Which Is The Best Type Of Standing Seam Metal Roof? Snaplock Vs Mechanically Seamed Vs Nail Strip

[@dylandog1289]

This video is incredible. 5.5 mins long, honest, frank, and gets right to the point. Doesn't cover oil-canning avoidance but that's a whole other bag of worms.

[@stevem1081]

A video that gets right to the info, done quickly, and very informative! Thank you for not making this way too long as most do!

[@WesternStatesMetalRoofing]

Thank you for the support and the best of luck with your project.

[@paulmaxwell8851]

My wife and I put an exposed-fastener metal roofing on our house fifteen years ago. It was all we could afford. Big mistake. I'm now planning to tear it all off and install a nail-strip standing seam roofing product instead. Exposed fasteners loosen over the years and leak, which only gets worse and worse. Fine for outbuildings but not a home.

[@dc-wp8oc]

Like others have commented, great to the point, no BS video. How difficult is a repair on a Snap Lock /clips system? How much disassembly would have to potentially be done, in order to remove an damaged panel?

[@tyjonesd]

Thank you so much. Mechanical is better for roofing and Snap Lock for wall cladding.

[@SamClemens-n9q]

Standing seam double lock roofs are the best roofs ever. We have original roofs in town 150 years old and still don’t leak

[@royedgar8050]

Awesome video I am just starting my roofing company I will be doing tin roofing thx u again

[@WesternStatesMetalRoofing]

Roy, good luck with your new company. If you need any materials, we ship all over the country and have excellent pricing. [e-mail], 602-495-0048

[@eland65]

Good luck

[@yethufaku3505]

visited the website to found out western states metal roofing is available in south africa durban where am located and PBR is perfect and cheaper than i thought. thank you western state metal roofing

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[@beckhamemerson2063]

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[@charlesviner1565]

Thanks for the video

[@gary24752]

How long does it take for the head of the fastener to wear a hole in the panel or for the nail strip panels to rip themselves apart due to over tightening the fasteners.

[@noelvesa2440]

The screws don't typically wear a hole in the panel but can leave a visible dent in it. Overtightening does not really happen, because as long as the screw is not going through the nailstrip, it will still allow the panel to expand unlike they told in this video.

[@linarn4671]

A HUGE HELP,, Thank You very much.

[@WesternStatesMetalRoofing]

Glad we could help you. If I could ask for a favor, please click the "like" button as it helps a lot. Good luck with your project.

[@successfulhomeinspections680]

Good info

[@WinglessCarbonBasedLifeform]

Great video. Spelling error on last slide. .... Sinlge with Mastic Tape

[@birdstink]

Illuminating!!!!!!!!

[@carlosmayoral6506]

La misma máquina hace los tres tipos de paneles ?

[@hosoiarchives4858]

I live in a high wind area, will this work for me?

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

High wind areas should stay away from snap lock panels, the wind pressure can cause the panels to disengage and blow off. Either go with mechanical standing seam or exposed fastener. Todays exposed fasteners are superior to exposed fasteners from 10 and more years ago. You can now get fasteners with a cap head that shields the EPDM washer, EPDM is a long lasting material.

[@peshugas]

are these panels recomended for concrete roofs? how should they be fastened to a concrete roof?

[@WesternStatesMetalRoofing]

Luis, In a residential application these panels are normally attached to a solid wood substrate with synthetic roofing underlayment between the standing seam panel and the solid wood substrate. There are instances in which these panels can span from metal purlin to metal purlin, but you normally would not see that on a residential house and it would require an engineer to determine the panel chosen and the distance between purlins. It's not appropriate to install standing seam on concrete and I would have no idea how to fasten it correctly.

[@noelvesa2440]

@@WesternStatesMetalRoofing I would not suggest installing any type of metal roofing straight on top of concrete, atleast install a thick underlayment or plywood underneath

[@lsdlta8804]

@@WesternStatesMetalRoofing In China, most metal roofs are installed on a concrete base, which I know is hard to believe, but the reality is that it actually happens. Usually, we weld a layer of steel square tube keel on the concrete base, lay a layer of corrugated steel plate on the keel, and then install a metal roof on the corrugated steel plate.

[@karenwalther1991]

The standing seam metal roof on our 1866 built house needs to be replaced but the metal roof fits right into the wooden gutters. I assume because of when it was built they used the mechanical seam roof so do we need to use that type or can the other types of metal roofing fit in the same way so we can keep our wooden gutters?

[@WesternStatesMetalRoofing]

Karen, It's impossible to answer that question. You will need to ask the roofing contractor when they come out and do a bid on your roof.

[@noelvesa2440]

You can use different types of roofing to fit with the wooden cutters, but you shouldn't ruin an old classy house with anything else. Just use mechanically seamed roof, that is the only way to go.

[@SamClemens-n9q]

Your roof lasted 159 years. You should be replacing it with the same type if it needs replacing at all.

[@HatRatt]

Seems like I don't want the nail in type (due to the metal being ripped by the nails), nor the mechanically seamed (due to installation time & skill required) but the Snap lock with clips goes on easier and lasts longer than the nail in type. Got it! But the orange and black dots confused me. What do they mean?

[@WesternStatesMetalRoofing]

I can see how those dots can be confusing. 1 dot is the least and three dots is the most. Basically nail strip is least expensive & mechanical seam is most expensive + snap lock is in the middle.

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

FEMA has found that snap lock panels are the worst performing panels in a wind storm, this comes after FEMA has inspected metal roofs after hurricanes. The wind pressures will cause the snap lock panels to disengage with each other.

[@kingduck3192]

Would be interesting to see the price difference between nail strip and snap lock with clips I get the feeling it is pretty substantial

[@WeddingHighlightFilms]

Just found your video. Well done! What software did you use to animate the steel roofing?

[@WesternStatesMetalRoofing]

Thank you. We used a combination of After Effects with Blender.

[@atlanteum]

Strangely, the animators think screws turn counter-clockwise when fastening! You sure can tell when someone's never lifted anything heavier than a keyboard and mouse -

[@atlanteum]

@@WesternStatesMetalRoofing A note to your After Effects artists - "lengths" is not possessive [at 04:15]. You may want to remove the apostrophe. Also, "single" is not spelled "sinlge" [at 04:30]. Please don't think I'm trying to be a jerk, as this is meant to be constructive criticism; precision is as important in language as it is in technical specs. Finally, for some inexplicable reason, your Blender artist has the screws turning counter-clockwise when they fasten. Beyond this, you have created an excellent video. I have learned much, have bookmarked the video, and will be referring to it again when the time comes to start selecting and ordering materials. Thank you -

[@WesternStatesMetalRoofing]

@@atlanteum Really appreciate the feedback. I'm a one-man band. Producer, videographer, editor, 3D (basic knowledge). Will take note and have videos reviewed prior to posting. Thank you for your support of the channel.

[@atlanteum]

@@WesternStatesMetalRoofing Thank you for your support of us DIY-ers! You made a wonderful video, and I truly meant the comments to be constructive. Also, I'd be happy to share any 3D/ AE tips, help or suggestions with you any time, friend. Cheers -

[@antomano5623]

2 questions During the rainy times, does it make the ticking sounds (like on a tin roof)? What about eventual corrosion and how soon does it happen?

[@WesternStatesMetalRoofing]

When it rains you will hear a bit of a ticking sound, but it's not that noticeable. I have a metal roof personally and it's never been loud enough that it annoys me. The underlayment that is beneath the roof softens the sound a bit. All things will eventually corrode and if you live near the ocean than you should not use metal (use aluminum or copper in that instance). In a normal environment the roof is designed to last 40+ years. It is steel that's been coated with a galvalume coating. In addition, it has a high quality PVDF paint finish. The warranty on the paint finish is 30-40 years depending on the paint supplier and the color that's chosen.

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

FEMA has found that snap lock metal roof panels are the worst performing panels in wind storms, this comes from their inspecting roofs after hurricanes. The problem with all standing seam roofs is when the first panel starts to peel away it takes out a row of panels with it, this is especially true of mechanical standing seam panels. Exposed fastener panels perform very well in wind storms, if a panel does come off it will be just one panel, it won't take out an entire row of panels like standing seam panels do.

[@vhutchins1759]

I think I’d trust an insurance company before I trust FEMA. Got a link to that FEMA decision?

[@vhutchins1759]

@@I_Am_Your_Problem wow! Why the insult!?

[@coyphillips1726]

Don’t mess with this guy, he’s passionate about FEMA😂

[@jesusyu4392]

nice idea

[@canlon1482]

Fantastic

[@tomthompson7400]

handy video

[@michaelzimmerman9221]

Where’s 138 T metal roofing at?

[@SovanoraHounKhin]

I really like it. how can l order them?

[@WesternStatesMetalRoofing]

Sovanora, We can supply standing seam panels for you as long as you are located within the USA or Canada. Please call my office and ask for the sales department at [phone] or visit website and request a quote at www.westernstatesmetalroofing.com/request-a-quote-metal-roofing-metal-wall-panels-in-standard-colors

[@tommooe4524]

Why fake it…..do the traditional double turned standing seam in a metal that can be soldered.

[@richdobbs6595]

Cost? Skill to install? I would assume that many folks have limits on their budgets, and metal roofing is already a premium performance product compared to what most people have.

[@SamClemens-n9q]

No need to even solder. Double lock standing seam roofs are phenomenal in their leak free and durability performance

[@-mejor-que-nostradamus-6152]

She Said 3 One Minute 3:56 Is The WORSE To Install But No, The Worse In This Video Is The Best, Why ??? Because 99% Of People Install The 3 One Only 1 From 100 People Install The Other Ones. Remember This Video Is A LIE. Amén.

[@SamClemens-n9q]

Go see a therapist. You have issues