Standing seam systems can be used for either metal roofing which is the most common or metal walls.
Standing seam metal.
Those types of metal roofs typically have panels that run vertically up the roof.
Non structural mechanically seamed single locked or double locked roof panel.
Now they seem to be popping up on every block.
Due to their manufacturing process most standing seam panels can be created at the job site.
Standing seam metal panel systems use a raised seam to connect panels together resulting in high levels of performance in a range of environmental conditions.
Most metal roofs were confined to commercial buildings or only to very cool very expensive architect driven residential structures.
Often called commercial roofing or agricultural panel roofing or even barn.
Standing seam roof systems are seamless hidden fastened and modern.
Continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam.
The main idea to remember for standing seam systems is that the fastener is hidden whether the panel is attached to the roof deck using a clip or is directly fastened to the decking material under the vertical leg using a fastener flange.
Mechanical field seamed panel system.
These types of metal panel roofs are called standing seam because their prominent visual feature is the raised interlocking seam which joins one panel to the next.