Flat Lock Roof

Pre tinning of edges is also available.

Flat lock roof. All flat lock and recessed flatlock applications must use a construction grade substrate. Flat lock panels is a wall cladding system often referred to as shingles ship lap or adeka tiles but as its name insists it s a pure flat tile with a concealed fix system that offers a simple yet elegant cladding solution. Flat lock flpa panels are a shingle style panel system utilizing integrated concealed clips that can be custom fabricated to your exact size specifications. Flat lock tile roof coverings are an excellent choice for many reasons.

One long side and one short side are bent upward approximately 160 degrees to form a 3 4 fold. The one on the left uses a double fold in the valley flashing. The one on the right uses a continuous lock strip soldered to the valley flashing. When working with zinc on wall cladding applications a 20 mm continuous ventilation gap beneath the substrate and a 40 mm gap on roof installations must be allocated note this is for zinc only.

Versa lok a flat shingle style wall panel creates classic rectangular shapes with its versatile mix and match sizes. Flat lock panel is a wall cladding system that uses overlapped metal panels so that a nearly flat appearance is achieved. Originally terne metal was a copper bearing steel coated on both sides with an alloy of 80 lead and 20 tin. Flat lock panels always need to be soldered on flat roofs.

The flat seam roofing laps the flashing at least 6. Here is a series of photos showing the details of the copper flat lock roof panel system also known as flat seam copper roofing. They are specially tailored for covering larger roof surfaces and generate an attractive appearance using products in our usual high quality. Panels typically measure 18 x 24 nominal size.

On steeper roofs standing seam metal should be used. These panels allow a tremendous amount of creativity in design as they can be installed vertically horizontally or diagonally diamond pattern in a wide range of heights and widths. Copper flat lock soldered roof panel system. This is the most common and inexpensive material used for flat lock metal roofs.

Metal clips and nails for fastening the panels are available. These panels are ideal for flat roofs domes turrets and any wall panel system interior or exterior. Installation is done via using clips to secure the panels down to a roof or wall. The flat lock panel also makes a wonderful industrial looking wall panel.

Two methods are shown for engaging the lower edge of the roofing. Flat lock roofing is called for on any roof with a pitch less than 3 12. Flat lock roofing panels come in a variety of shapes sizes and metals.