Flat Seam Copper Roof Panels

The flat lock panel also makes a wonderful industrial looking wall panel.

Flat seam copper roof panels.

Traditional metal standing seam flat seam and ornamental diamond roof panels from coppercraft protect the finest of buildings while adding unmatched visual appeal. Experienced engineers and fabricators transition your design from conception to installation creating roof systems with lasting performance and beauty. Cold rolled copper are installed in each of the longitudinal and transverse seams. Often made of copper so it s seams can be soldered it is generally rectangular and panels are normally around 18 x 24 or 24 by 36 in total stock material and that is because those are even cuts out ofa sheet or coil.

Copper roofs are light weight and strong lasting up to 50 years or even more with regular repairs and maintenance. Copper flat lock soldered roof panel system here is a series of photos showing the details of the copper flat lock roof panel system also known as flat seam copper roofing. Normally to keep costs down flat locked panels are made with dimensions that get an even number of panels out of a sheet or coil. For example if using copper sheets 3 x10 it is common to cut panels with 18 x 24 where 10 panels are extracted from every sheet.

Rectangular cold rolled copper sheets. An upscale copper standing seam roof or roofing accent will look amazing and will differentiate your home from the others on the block. The finished pans are interlocked longitudinally and transversely with staggered transverse seams. Two adjacent sides of the sheets are folded over and two are folded under to form 3 4 locks.

Copper standing seam roofing panel. The metal is highly resistant to fire hail and mildew. Copper cleats of 16 or 20 oz. One long side and one short side are bent upward approximately 160 degrees to form a 3 4 fold.