Most seaming problems can be avoided by forming panels with the correct dimensions. For years there has been a misconception about the proper height of seam legs.
Portable Rollforming Equipment has found welcomed acceptance in today's thriving metal roofing industry. Many roofers find this equipment to be as as indispensable as a pair of 'snips'. In the past ten years, this type of machinery has matured and kept pace with today's demands.
Details the different temperature considerations when installing panels.
Standing seam roofing has been around for about 1500 years - so has this misconception: you must use tapered legs to compensate for expansion of material.
A collection of panel dimensions from various machine manufacturers. Includes information on what tools are available for each panel.
Roof pitch is measured "rise over run". This is measured by taking a level and placing it at any point on the slope of the roof. Now take a measuring tape (or scale) and measure straight down to the roof at the 12" mark on the level.
Power seamers can double lock as fast as 30 feet per minute (fpm) and single lock as fast as 45 fpm. Why, then, would it be necessary to use a hand seamer? There are several conditions where hand seaming is appropriate or preferred.
The reason why a machine manufacturer cannot provide UL90 (wind uplift) testing.
Defines the Static Water Penetration Test, Dynamic Water Penetration Test and Uniform Structural Load & Deflection Test.
This is a completed valley detail. The following illustrations and steps will describe how to form this detail on a brake.
This is a completed valley detail with a center rib. The following illustrations and steps will describe how to form this detail on a brake.
Double Hook Valley
This is a completed double hook valley detail. The following illustrations and steps will describe how to form this detail on a brake.
This is a completed drip edge detail. The following illustrations and steps will describe how to form this detail on a brake.
The following illustrations and steps will describe how to form this detail on a brake.
This is a completed double hook valley with a center rib detail. The following illustrations and steps will describe how to form this detail on a brake.
Instructions on how to load a coil onto a Decoiler using a strap and forklift.
Illustrated instructions for forming a double lock standing seam using the ESE 002 Hardy Tool
Hand seaming steps done before clamping the K9 Power Seamer onto a seam.
How to complete the 180 degree (or double lock) bend using the 001 and the 099 hand seamer.
Parts list for ESE 001 Single Lock Hand Seamer
ESE 001-562 Single Lock Hand Seamer
ESE 001-625 Single Lock Hand Seamer
ESE 001-750 Single Lock Hand Seamer
ESE 001-812SU Single Lock Hand Seamer
ESE 099 Finish Hand Seamer
ESE 099-700 Finish Hand Seamer
ESE 099-812 Finish Hand Seamer
Behind each spring rod there are 3 disc spring washers (part# K9286 / Locking Handle Assembly). These spring rods can be used to increase or decrease seaming pressure.
Behind each spring rod there are 3 disc spring washers (part# K9286 / Locking Handle Assembly). These spring rods can be used to increase or decrease seam pressure.
The seamer can be adjusted to seam panels with 1" or 1-1/2" high legs. The adjustment can be made by changing the height of the outrigger legs.
The ESE K9 Power Seamer comes from the factory set with clearance for .032 Aluminum maximum. However, the K9 can be converted to run .040 Aluminum.
In order to use a power seamer the panels must be prepared at the beginning of each seam. This can be done with hand seamers.
Improper panel dimensions can lead to a boxed seam instead of a double lock standing seam. This may also cause the seamer to climb, pop or jump off of the seam.
Tapering your panel legs to accommodate expansion is not only unnecessary, it could inhibit proper seaming.
Improper panel dimensions can lead to a flat seam when the female downleg is too long. This may also cause the seamer to climb, pop or jump off of the seam.
Information on the rate of expansion and contraction. Covers various materials at different temperature changes.
To minimize movement of roofing panels a combination of fixed cleats and expansion cleats are required. The top part of an expansion cleat can slide back and forth in the base allowing the metal to expand and contract.
Guidelines on how many cleats should be used and correct spacing.
Proper lubricants when running galvanized or lead coated coil. Also, proper lubrication of shear blades.
Information on adjusting the shear to cut efficiently. The cut-off shear should be set according to the width of the coil.
