Flat Lock Metal Roof Panels

Metal clips and nails for fastening the panels are available.

Flat lock metal roof panels.

Originally terne metal was a copper bearing steel coated on both sides with an alloy of 80 lead and 20 tin. Flat lock roofing panels come in a variety of shapes sizes and metals. Custom made to any width or length. Flat lock panels metal roofing and wall available in many different materials.

Flat lock panels always need to be soldered on flat roofs. These panels allow a tremendous amount of creativity in design as they can be installed vertically horizontally or diagonally diamond pattern in a wide range of heights and widths. Custom made and therefore available in any size the flat locked panel is commonly used where a more monolithic finished surface is desired. They are installed by engaging the lower edge of each panel in the upper edge of the panel below and mechanically attaching the panels to supports using concealed.

You have probably seen it and possibly did not not know what it was. Flat lock roofing is called for on any roof with a pitch less than 3 12. Pre tinning of edges is also available. On steeper roofs standing seam metal should be used.

This is the most common and inexpensive material used for flat lock metal roofs.