Copper double standing seam lengths?
ANDYSZ2
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Is there a supplier that can make 20’6″ pans with a double standing seam?
The roof I am covering has 1/4″ on 12″ pitch.
It is situated above and below sets of windows that they look out of , so built the patio cover with little pitch.They will probably be unhappy with sodered up panels as they were extremely unhappy with a raised panel with screws.
ANDYSZ2
WHY DO I HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT BEING A SOLE PROPRIETOR IS A REAL JOB?
REMODELER/PUNCHOUT SPECIALIST
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Find a local who has a pan machine or you can gang two 10'6" portable brakes together.
One of my competitors bought a pan machine and soon realized there were profiles he needed that the machine couldn't squeeze. I lent him my portable brake and he ganged it with his and made the special pans he needed. Set the brakes on a 20' pic resting on sawhorses and get several helpers to help handle the metal until it gets several bends in it to give it strength. Good luck.
http://logancustomcopper.com
http://grantlogan.net/
If you only have one helper instead of several, get a long straight 2x4 and 8 - 10 spring clamps. It goes slower messing with that rig, but two guys can keep things under control that way.
-- J.S.
Also, you can do a low pitch standing seam copper roof with 10' pans by soldering a cleat across the top of each pan several inches down from the top to hook the next pan to. If you're interested, I'll find you a detail tomorrow sometime.
http://logancustomcopper.com
http://grantlogan.net/
I don't know if the guy who is doing the copper roof has a portable brake. We were talking today and he has a break in his shop but definately not portable.
Still I could rent two breaks if he thought it doable.
I am definately interested in the detail on the 10' pans.
Thanks I knew you would come up with some solutions before i wrote the post.
ANDYSZ2WHY DO I HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT BEING A SOLE PROPRIETOR IS A REAL JOB?
REMODELER/PUNCHOUT SPECIALIST
I've gotta bend some pans in the AM. I'll take a pic or two to explain.http://logancustomcopper.com
http://grantlogan.net/
Found a shop to make the pans put them up yesterday and today rented a seamer and finished up.
These guys were pretty good but I could fathom crews being more careful and meticulous.
But the homeowner is extremely happy so we're cool.
Used a double lock standing seam with butyl tape between the seam.
The roof was equal width and length but 7 inches difference on the diagonal.I built the roof to existing piers and house wall so I couldn't square it up if I wanted too but we still only managed to be 1/2" out on the last pan.
I figured the seamer would have tightened up the pans but in reality it spread them a hair so they have a slight bulge in the middle of each pan I wonder what will happen in the hot sun of summer.
ANDYSZ2
WHY DO I HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT BEING A SOLE PROPRIETOR IS A REAL JOB?
REMODELER/PUNCHOUT SPECIALIST
Glad it worked out. I've been so busy, I forgot to make some pics of the lateral seam detail for low slopes. Metal will oilcan some in the summer, but it will make itself comfortable somewhat over time and the effects will lessen.http://logancustomcopper.com
http://grantlogan.net/
Halelujah, everybody say cheese
Merry Christmas from the family
Cool Thanks.
ANDYSZ2WHY DO I HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT BEING A SOLE PROPRIETOR IS A REAL JOB?
REMODELER/PUNCHOUT SPECIALIST
That slight oilcan bulge is a good thing. It takes up the thermal expansion and contraction across the width of the pan. You'll notice it while the pans are new and shiny. Eventually the patina will hide it, except when the sunlight comes in close to parallel to the plane of the roof.
-- J.S.