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standing seam vs PBR with long life ZAC'

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Ross Greer
SCBC
11/20/2006
What is the adv or disadvantage of Standing seam over the PBR and what would the warranty difference be?
Todd Miller
Isaiah Industries, Inc.
11/23/2006
Standing seam systems have concealed fasteners and usually have allowance for expansion and contraction of the metal. This contrasts with a through-fastened panel like PBR.
Guest User
3/3/2007
I live in a large townhouse complex that has many barrel topped units, approximately 14-16 feet wide. The roofs are currently covered in what looks like a metalized material layed lengthwise versus crossing the barrel. Two questions: Would you recommend standing seam at all, and if so layed lengthwise, with seams parallel running the length of the roof, or across the barrel arch. Tha later would require a cosistent variable flex across each panel, thwile the former would only have to flex across its section. Do you have a recommendation of a particular brand and should we be consulting a commercial versus residential vendor/contractor? That's more than two questions, but thanks for any help you can provide. Thom Ennen 1326 4th Street SW Washington DC 20024 407-474-8211
Todd Miller
Isaiah Industries, Inc.
3/4/2007
Standing seam would need to go across the arch which means you need a curved panel. MRA member manufacturers you may wish to contact include ATAS International and Fabral.
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