Flat Lock Roof

Versa lok a flat shingle style wall panel creates classic rectangular shapes with its versatile mix and match sizes.

Flat lock roof.

The flat seam roofing laps the flashing at least 6. All flat lock and recessed flatlock applications must use a construction grade substrate. Two methods are shown for engaging the lower edge of the roofing. Panels typically measure 18 x 24 nominal size.

The one on the left uses a double fold in the valley flashing. Rheinzink flat lock tiles are a further development of classic square and diamond tiles especially intended for use on large area roofs. These panels are ideal for flat roofs domes turrets and any wall panel system interior or exterior. The one on the right uses a continuous lock strip soldered to the valley flashing.

Installation is done via using clips to secure the panels down to a roof or wall. Originally terne metal was a copper bearing steel coated on both sides with an alloy of 80 lead and 20 tin. Here is a series of photos showing the details of the copper flat lock roof panel system also known as flat seam copper roofing. Pre tinning of edges is also available.

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. On steeper roofs standing seam metal should be used. This is the most common and inexpensive material used for flat lock metal roofs. Flat lock roofing panels come in a variety of shapes sizes and metals.

Copper flat lock soldered roof panel system. 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. Metal clips and nails for fastening the panels are available. Flat lock panels always need to be soldered on flat roofs.

They are specially tailored for covering larger roof surfaces and generate an attractive appearance using products in our usual high quality. Flat lock flpa panels are a shingle style panel system utilizing integrated concealed clips that can be custom fabricated to your exact size specifications. Versa lok is available in many sizes and can be installed directionally right to left or left to right in a horizontal or vertical orientation. Flat lock roofing is called for on any roof with a pitch less than 3 12.

On a roof the locks are hammered tight and always soldered. The flat lock panel also makes a wonderful industrial looking wall panel. One long side and one short side are bent upward approximately 160 degrees to form a 3 4 fold.