Standing Seam Metal Roof Drip Edge Detail

Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance.

Standing seam metal roof drip edge detail.

Lengths of drip vary but typically it s sold in ten foot lengths 120. Rivet hip ridge flashing to top flange of zees at 18 inches on center both sides. Standing seam trim details a brief guide to the various trims used for standing seam metal roofing as well as how they are installed. The sketch above illustrates the end profile of roof drip edge flashing and shows its placement on the roof.

Butyl sealant tape or tube sealant should be used under all z channel. Corrosion will happen at some point in the lifetime of the roof. Abc manufactures custom standing seam metal roof and wall panel trim to suit your building s needs. This will keep weather out prevent lifting in high winds and provide a neat finished appearance.

Usually you won t see much of drip edge as it s under the roof shingles under the underlayment and behind the roof gutter. To provide a drip edge allow an overhang of 1 to 2 inches at the eave. To provide a drip edge allow an overhang of 1 to 2 inches at the eave. Standing seam roof trim.

Apply a row of tube sealant along back face of zee closure adjacent to panel legs. Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam. Fasten with appropriate substrate fastener at minimum 4 fasteners per zee or 3 inches on center. At the gable edge use a gable or sidewall flashing.

At the gable edge use a gable or sidewall flashing. A contractor can minimize the appearance of edge creep by using lap flashing hemming exposed edges when possible or using a paint pen on visible cut edges. The lower end of each panel is then trimmed and the hem pre bent before installation see pg 9. This will keep weather out prevent lifting in high winds and provide a neat fin ished appearance.

The trim and roofing sheet should be fastened every 12 to 24 inches along the gable edge. See our installation guide for more info. Install zee closures onto panels at both sides. When used extended drip edge should be installed first along the drip edge of the roof.

Many details in a standing seam metal roof have folds or hemmed edges that conceal the cut edge of the metal. Our trim products include angles channels drip cap flashing and more. Pancake screws are applied to the nail strip of the standing seam panels. Use hip ridge flashing to locate correct position of zee closures.

This guide is does not cover some aspects of installation. The connecting point where the two separate metal panels meet forms a vertically pointed rib or a seam that is one inch to inch and a half high.