When it comes to roofing, there are many different material options, whether for commercial or residential buildings. You can choose asphalt shingles, wood & shake shingles, tile, standing seam metal, or some other material depending on the building’s architecture, your personal preferences, and your roofing budget.
With standing seam metal roofs, one thing you should consider is the type of roof clips. Read on to find out more about standing seam metal roof clips.
Considerations
Some factors have to be considered before selecting your standing seam metal roof clip. These factors include the following:
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The type of insulation system for your roof.
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The requirements of your building for contraction and expansion.
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The size and shape of the roof.
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The substrate (metal decking, wood, open framing, etc.) attached to the clip.
Materials
Different materials are used in manufacturing roofing clips:
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Galvanized steel
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Copper
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Aluminum
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Stainless steel
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Galvalume
Galvanized clips, as well as galvalume clips, are the most widely used clips. However, for areas where there is plenty of salt air, it’s advisable to use stainless steel clips. Stainless steel clips are also recommended for those applications that include copper and zinc panels.
You might also want to consider the materials used in other parts of your home. For example, you can use aluminum clips for your roof to match seamless aluminum guttering. If your clips are concealed, however, this becomes less of a concern.
Categories
There are five common categories under which most clips are classified. One of the signs that your contractors are trustworthy is if they use the recommended clips based on the manufacturer’s specifications or requirements.
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Expansion and contraction clip - for long-run roofing systems with mechanical seaming.
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Fixed lip - for sub-20-foot systems with snap-lock and mechanical seaming.
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Floating clip - for open framing.
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Batten clip - for a batten profile.
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Cleat - for metal wall systems.
To learn more about standing seam metal roofing system clips, get in touch with Versatile Roofing, LLC. We also install siding. Call us now at these numbers: Toll-free: (888) 809-7663; Omaha, Nebraska (402) 884-7668; Lincoln, Nebraska (402) 477-7663; Kearney, Nebraska (308) 234-7663. You can also request a quote here.
