Metal Roof Striations

Concealed fastener metal roofing our most popular concealed fastener panel slimline panels provide a sleek contemporary profile ideal for residential and light commercial applications.

Metal roof striations.

Choose the right panel design. With locations across the united states our goal is to make your dream metal roof or wall a reality no matter your location project or style. We use striated panels which minimize oil canning which also provides a more aesthetically appealing panel. The degree of the waviness tends to change under different lighting conditions.

These can be used to assist with the installation of a metal roof to help reduce the visibility of oil canning or just for curb appeal. This problem affects all metal panels including copper zinc steel and aluminum. The exterior face is lightly profiled with narrow longitudinal striations which create a subtle shadow effect but exhibit a virtually flat appearance from a short distance away. Metal roofing is available in many attractive colors and various finishes but darker shades and shinier finishes tend to emphasize any waves or ripples in the material so it s best to choose low gloss finish in a lighter color.

Oil canning in metal roofing is visible waviness bulking or rippling of the metal that affects flat surfaces of the roofs between the standing seams. Striations also called stiffening ribs or rib rollers are the patterns rollformed into a metal roofing panel between the seams. Oil canning is a term used to describe the waviness that occurs with standing seam panels which is caused by thermal expansion and contraction. Our unique distribution system allows us to prove the fastest a.

Since 1985 our products and local service have been highly regarded by hundreds of the top sheetmetal installers in oregon washington idaho and california. Union corrugating company is an industry leader serving the residential commercial and agricultural roofing and siding markets. The metl span cf striated insulated metal panel is an attractive alternative to typical flat wall panels. Welcome to taylor metal products where our motto is quality products exceptional service we can help you design exceptional metal roofing systems and metal siding systems.

Available with striations or striations and minor ribs slimline offers a traditional metal roof look with modern energy efficiencies.