Those types of metal roofs typically have panels that run vertically up the roof.
Standing seam metal.
Non structural mechanically seamed single locked or double locked roof panel.
Often called commercial roofing or agricultural panel roofing or even barn.
These types of metal panel roofs are called standing seam because their prominent visual feature is the raised interlocking seam which joins one panel to the next.
These precision formed metal roof panels are fastened with hidden clips or side flanges for exceptional looks and performance.
Due to their manufacturing process most standing seam panels can be created at the job site.
Standing seam metal roofs were only a figment of the imagination in the minds of average homeowners.
Standing seam roof systems are seamless hidden fastened and modern.
The main idea to remember for standing seam systems is that the fastener is hidden whether the panel is attached to the roof deck using a clip or is directly fastened to the decking material under the vertical leg using a fastener flange.
Standing seam metal panel systems use a raised seam to connect panels together resulting in high levels of performance in a range of environmental conditions.
Continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam.
Mechanical field seamed panel system.
Most metal roofs were confined to commercial buildings or only to very cool very expensive architect driven residential structures.