Flat Seam Copper Roof Underlayment

Aep span is a premier metal roof and wall products manufacturer offering an unrivaled commitment to the success of architects achieving innovative built environments where people live work learn and play.

Flat seam copper roof underlayment.

This membrane should be labeled high temperature to withstand the surface temperature of the roof on a hot summer day. The cost of installing a copper roof on an average sized home of 2 000 square feet is about 42 000 pricier projects run about 53 000 while cheaper ones are approximately 30 000 most pay 14 and 25 per square foot. Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam. Besides laying flat the underlayment for metal roofing also resists mold formation and is waterproof as it s 100 synthetic.

Copper can be slit to size also. Rectangular cold rolled copper sheets. Fold two adjacent edges over 180 degrees for width of 3 4 inch and other two adjacent edges under 3 4 inch 19 mm. They are also used on curved surfaces such as domes and barrel vaults.

This is generally referred to as architectural roofing. Only recently since 1990 s has architectural roofing entered into the mainstream of residential roofing market. 16 ounce and 20 ounce copper is in stock with immediate availability. High performance buildings require high performance metal roof and wall products.

Flat seam roofing systems are typically used on roofs that are flat or have a low pitch or alternatively on very steep slopes. This is a roof membrane underlayment made up of either a rubberized asphalt or butyl based adhesive with a polyethylene carrier sheet. Anti tearing property also contributes to the longevity of the product. Aep span offers a portfolio of quality metal roof and walls which have been tested by an accredited third.

Fabricate flat seam roofing from pans 18 inches 450 mm by 24 inches 600 mm in size. The underlayment should then be cut to a length that can be easily managed. Even in cold climates it retains its shape and does not crack or become stiff. When installing a self adhered underlayment start at the lowest part of the roof deck and install valley conditions first.

Allow for about 3 inch side laps and 6 inch end laps. In today s metal roofing market on new construction or replacement roofing the trend is moving towards the use of standing seam vertical seam or batten seam metal roofing. Our coil and flats is hard copper which makes a better roofing wall panel. Copper flats and coil are in stock 48 24 and 20 widths.

Refer to cda copper in architecture handbook. Lay the underlayment flat in place with the print side up. We specialize in copper metal roofing wall panels coil and flats. The material itself usually ranges from 9 to 20 per square foot labor and equipment for the job adds between 5 and 10 per square foot.