Standing Seam Flashings
Why are flashings the most leak-prone area on any metal roof?
Flashings are where the continuous panel field meets a wall, valley, penetration, or edge condition. Every transition is a potential entry point for water. The quality of the flashing fabrication and installation determines whether that transition remains watertight for 40 years or fails within the first decade.
What types of flashings does a residential standing seam roof require?
Headwall flashings where the roof meets a vertical wall. Sidewall flashings along rakes and gable ends. Valley flashings where two roof planes converge. Penetration flashings around pipes, vents, and skylights. Ridge cap at the peak. Every piece is custom brake-formed on site to match the exact roof geometry.
Why does custom brake work outperform pre-formed flashings?
Pre-formed flashings are manufactured to standard angles and dimensions. Actual roof transitions rarely match standard dimensions exactly. A specialist crew carries a portable brake to the job site and fabricates every flashing piece to the measured angle, ensuring a precision fit that eliminates gaps. This is the warranty-critical detail that separates specialist installations from generalist work.