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 Our low slope folded techniques benefit roofs with a 3/12 pitch and under. Mechanical standing seam was practiced 1000's of years ago in copper sheets and hand formed (hammered) together, we own machines to fabricate on-site and close seams with power tools, allowing us a more aesthetically pleasing look to the simplest and oldest metal roofing panel profile that has tested against time and recognized around the world. A higher than 3/12 pitch is required for snap-lock standing seam metal roofing systems, which will hold more water at the eaves and snap lock doesn't allow for a locked, fastenerless, eave detail to assist with ice damming and capillary action with the built up snow in the gutter wanting to crawl back up the roof, meaning you could possibly keep your old wood structure when you replace your metal roof in 100 years as opposed to have to replace the bottom row of wood decking. Mechanical standing seam also works best with S-5 clamps that are used to hold down the snow bar retention system and solar panel systems, because the non perforating screws on the S-5 clamps attaches to both panels and folds the panel into a locking groove, similar to a button lock punch. 

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Our reasons:Leak proof end caps that don't rely on caulking or sealant, but are folded and will last the life of the 24 gauge metal with our harsh hail seasons, two rivets on the strap and one through the panel seam and two inches into the wood will hold against sliding snow ripping gutter off. The back side of the gutter, that tucks underneath the drip edge, has an extra 7/8" on a 20' span, to have the back side metal ALL the way up the drip edge, instead of how sometimes you see the wood, from the gutter not even reaching the bottom of the drip edge, we added to have it reach the top. Downspout has a standard big 3"X4" dimensión with heavy duty custom hanger straps. At the bottom we added a foldable extension. Folded 45° eave detail at the bottom, helps against ice damming. The lower male side of the panel gets cut at a 45°, and folds under the top female panel, which the top female panel also gets folded over the male side, thus interlocking and preventing ice, to creep under the panel seams, not like 99% of our metal roofs we currently have. The seams get locked on top of the seam, where the panel is mechanically locked, so there is no chance of snow knocking over the tab. We also study and execute certain techniques, which allow certain laws to follow to allow certain unexpectancies. Our transition detail at the top was fun to put together. No room for water to infiltrate and both roof panels and wall panels are locked in place with a single stage seam. 8-9 clips per panel and two screws per clip on 13' roof panels ensure a clip every two foot, to help against high winds. We are fortunate enough to proudly present our clips made in shop with leftover coil metal, which help the environment, while working with manual machines that operate on elbow grease. All six corner panels have a custom width, which was chosen to allow for window placement to have a wider panel around window, because window panel was folded under the "j" trim, which acts as a superior deterrent against water, cover the inside "j" metal where you see the primer and also allows a lock, with room for expansion, but also, no way to come off the usual starter practice, that relies on caulking. The four bottom and two top end panels have a custom male seam that accepts clips to hold it down, which have some many benefits that we currently don't practice here in Colorado much. It directs the water to the gutter without the use of starter and a cut panel that will depend on caulking, which will fail before the metal needs replaced. We really aren't going to be alive to see the benefits, but our future metal workers will appreciate because the wood under the metal will still be good to put a new metal roof in 50-100 years. Water kick out at the eave, at the bottom ends, on top of the gutter (on the panel), divert the water to the inside of the gutter, and not outside. This is required by code, but we have practiced this detail for years, which other companies don't offer yet (only a very few, which have clients waiting years to build). The panel is folded to divert the water and not sliced nor cut, thus creating a weak point and potential leak.