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I have a house that was built in 1954. It has a long low slope with the gable end facing the street, the roof stretching on that low slope in both directions for the width of the house. Q's: 1. Can metal still be used on low slopes? 2. Does the low slope make wind presure (and lift) a bigger problem? Thanks! P
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4/6/2007
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Most metal roof systems have been designed , tested, and proven very well for uplift pressures. Most of the shingle style systems require a 3:12 pitch. Many standing seam panels can be used down to 2:12. Mechanically seamed standing seam can be used down to 1/4:12 pitch. Todd Miller
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4/7/2007
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what exactly is a mechanically seamed standing seam and can it be applied on a basicly flat roof pitch and if so what is the difficulty level involved.
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Mechanically seamed panels go up on the roof as individual but adjacent panels and then a crimping seamer is run down them. Can be used on roofs that are almost flat. Todd Miller
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Isaiah Industries, Inc.

9/24/2008
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