Standing Seam Roof Edge Detail

Standing seam consists of sheet metal roofing panels joined side by side and attached to the roofing deck with concealed fasteners.

Standing seam roof edge detail.

The most common flashing for standing seam roofing is the ridge cap which is used at the peak of a roof where two opposing roof slopes join and attaches to the roof with z flashing. Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance. The connecting point where the two separate metal panels meet forms a vertically pointed rib or a seam that is one inch to inch and a half high. These pans run parallel to the slope of the roof and are joined to adjacent pans with double locked standing seams.

Eave trim details for standing seam eave option 1 hem around eave cleat is installed then extended eave is hooked over cleat and finally the panel ribs are cut off and the flat part is hemmed around the extended eave trim. Other flashings include gable trim which runs up the sloped ends of the roof and drip edge or eave trim. The recommended dimensions should be specified from the table below.