How much is a roof seamer?

The cost to install a standing seam metal roof ranges from $13,600 to $20,400, or $17,000 on average. This includes $3,400 to $10,200 for labor. The total price goes from $5 to $26 per square foot.

Is standing seam worth the money?

The upfront cost is often on the high-end for all types of residential metals roofs. Standing seam is far costlier than a conventional roofing system like asphalt shingles. However, standing seam offers far greater value and will last two to three times longer than a typical asphalt roof.

Why is standing seam so expensive?

Due to the constant road vibration during transportation, panels can rub against each other. Most manufacturers install strippable film along the entire panel length where the two panels contact to combat this. While the film effectively mitigates damage, this film cost increases the price of standing seam panels.

What is the lifespan of a standing seam metal roof?

As long as it’s properly installed and your attic is adequately ventilated, there’s no reason you shouldn’t get at least 30 years out of your standing seam metal roof. Under the ideal conditions, a standing seam metal roof could live for 50 years.

Can you reuse standing seam metal roof?

Eco-friendly – Standing seam metal roofs are made up of recycled materials like aluminum and can easily be reused.

Can you install standing seam metal roof yourself?

For most homeowners and DIY enthusiasts, a standing seam metal roof installation is not a do it yourself project. But for those few who dare, let this serve as an introductory educational guide on how to install metal roofing on a small shed or a free standing garage.

Can you put standing seam metal roof over shingles?

In almost every case, the answer is yes, you can lay down a new metal roof over an existing shingle roof. This is one of the many reasons metal roofs keep growing in popularity – their installation doesn’t require completely tearing off the existing roof, which is a time-consuming and expensive job.

What kind of machine is a roof seamer?

A roof seamer is a portable roll forming machine that is used to install mechanically seamed structural standing seam metal roof panels, as part of an overall metal construction building envelope system. The machine is small and portable to be handled by an operator on top of a roof.

Which is the best standing seam roof panel machine?

New Tech Machinery manufactures the finest portable standing seam roof panel machine in the industry. With an easy to use and versatile line of panel machines, New Tech machines are the go to machine for the serious metal roofing contractor. Roof Panel machines can be customized with different profiles, electrical systems, and features.

Do you need to use a standing seam opener?

Seam Opener A tool that metal roofer’s do not want to own but should be in every tool box. Mistakes are made on a standing seam roof and every once in a while a seam will have to be pried open. Not every closed seam needs to be cut open to remove the panel.

What kind of hammer to use for standing seams?

Your traditional steel headed hammer will leave undesirable marks on your material. A PVC or composite headed hammer is a much better hammer choice, especially when working with copper or other expensive material. The two featured hammers are both solid choices for standing seam work.