Metal Roof Striations

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.

Metal roof striations.

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. 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. 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. Our unique distribution system allows us to prove the fastest a.

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. Choose the right panel design. Since 1985 our products and local service have been highly regarded by hundreds of the top sheetmetal installers in oregon washington idaho and california. The metl span cf striated insulated metal panel is an attractive alternative to typical flat wall panels.

Striations also called stiffening ribs or rib rollers are the patterns rollformed into a metal roofing panel between the seams. Available with striations or striations and minor ribs slimline offers a traditional metal roof look with modern energy efficiencies. The degree of the waviness tends to change under different lighting conditions. We re continually striving to manufacture metal roofing that s more durable efficient and sustainable.

Concealed fastener metal roofing our most popular concealed fastener panel slimline panels provide a sleek contemporary profile ideal for residential and light commercial applications. We use striated panels which minimize oil canning which also provides a more aesthetically appealing panel. This problem affects all metal panels including copper zinc steel and aluminum. As a best in class metal roofing manufacturer with a complementary selection of metal wall panels and substructural components we re here to meet any commercial industrial or residential need.

Oil canning is a term used to describe the waviness that occurs with standing seam panels which is caused by thermal expansion and contraction.