Standing Seam Panel Planning Guide

A complete standing seam material order begins with an approved roof design and an exact panel schedule. Deck or substrate conditions, roof slope, panel profile, seaming method, trim details, and fulfillment plan should be resolved before production.

Scope note: MidAtlantic Metal Systems fabricates and supplies panels and related materials. The contractor, project designer or engineer, manufacturer, and authority having jurisdiction are responsible for selecting and approving the roof assembly, substrate, slope limits, attachment, and code compliance.

Confirm the Deck or Substrate

Identify the actual substrate and any required underlayment or separation layers from the approved project documents. Clip and fastener selection must be compatible with that substrate and the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not assume that a fastener or spacing used on one roof applies to another.

Confirm the Panel System

MidAtlantic Metal Systems offers 1-inch mechanical-lock panels in 17- and 21-inch finished widths and 1.5-inch snap-lock panels in 16- and 20-inch finished widths. Standard materials are Englert 24ga and 26ga steel.

The appropriate system must be selected through the project’s approved design process. Mechanical-lock panels are supplied with open seams and are field-seamed after installation with compatible equipment. They are not delivered as pre-seamed roof runs.

Use Approved, Exact Measurements

Provide exact panel lengths and quantities for each roof section. A cut list, panel schedule, plans, EagleView or HOVER report, measurement sheet, or clear drawing can support the quote, but final dimensions and quantities must be approved before production.

• List each panel length and its quantity.
• Group panels by roof plane or section when helpful.
• Identify the profile, finished width, gauge, and color.
• Include trim, flashing, and accessory requirements.
• Confirm the project address and target date.

Choose the Fulfillment Method

For defined panel schedules, shop pickup or cut-and-drop jobsite delivery can keep the material package organized. On-site roll forming may be available for qualifying projects, subject to panel length, approved measurements, jobsite access, setup space, project location, material availability, and scheduling.

On-site forming is useful for certain long-panel logistics, but it is not a substitute for approved measurements. The jobsite must also have adequate setup space and a safe path for handling the completed panels.

Coordinate the Complete Package

Panels can be quoted with fabricated ridge cap, rake trim, rake cleat, drip edge, valleys, sidewall, endwall or apron flashing, transitions, coping, Z-bar, flat sheets, clips, screws, butyl tape, rivets, and closures. The contractor remains responsible for confirming that every item matches the approved roof details.

Request a Reviewed Quote

Send the approved panel and material information for review. We will quote the requested materials and confirm availability and fulfillment details; submitting information does not authorize production.

See how to prepare a custom panel list, review current panel specifications, or start a contractor quote.