The aesthetic appeal of a roof seen from the street or above, including both steep-slope roofs and even low pitch roofs is important. Zeus-Shield™ “Architectural” and “Trapezoidal” standing steam metal roof systems for pre-engineered steel buildings and metal buildings systems are designed with aesthetics in mind for use in architectural or functional applications where both appearance and weather resistance are primary concerns. Many metal standing seam roof systems may have a similar appearance but have major differences in performance. Zeus-Shield standing seam metal roof systems have many advantages over other roof systems, offer excellent weather resistance and are practically maintenance free.
Zeus-Shield’s Architectural and Trapezoidal standing seam metal roof systems are adaptable for use on new construction or as a replacement roof for existing buildings where weather resistance and architectural appearance are the most important design considerations.
The Classic “Trapezoidal” standing seam metal roof system for pre-engineered steel buildings and metal buildings systems is a heavy-duty roof system intended for use where water resistance, expansion/contraction and insulation efficiency are of prime importance. This metal roof system is designed primarily for industrial buildings and commercial steel buildings roofs with single or double-sloped rectangular areas, but can be used for more complex roof configurations as well.
The minimum allowable roof slope is .5:12 as standard; the maximum allowable roof slope is 6:12 as standard, based on general and typical roof applications.
Both “Trapezoidal” and “Architectural” roof systems consist of metal panels joined together by Zeus-Shield’s patented factory-formed interlocking seam, and are easily assembled and seamed in the field.
The roof panels are Galvalume coated steel, the strongest, most durable and maintenance free of practical roof materials, with proven weather resistance. Roof panels are available in nine Trinar® Cool Chemistry® Series color coatings with a 35-year limited warranty, providing long-lasting weather protection. These remarkable color coatings contain ceramic pigments that reflect infrared energy while absorbing visible light so the roof retains its richness of color while keeping your steel building 20 degrees cooler in the hot sun. The steel panels are impervious to moisture and resist falling objects and roof traffic better than other commonly used roofing materials. They resist live load and wind uplift without the complexity and cost of additional sub-framing that most other roofing systems require.
very interesting i did not know that about standing seam roofs for steel buildings.
Posted by: new construction materials | October 26, 2009 at 03:26 PM