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EasySeam Flat Profile
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EPD
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ISO 14025
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Fully supported metal standing seam roof system.
Fully supported metal standing seam roof covering that's suitable for a wide range of new build and refurbishment applications:-
Can be used for warm and cold roof constructions
Suitable for roof pitches above 5° and above.
Can be integrated with renewable technologies including Photovoltaic solutions
Compatible with rainwater harvesting systems
EasySeam Standing Seam Roof System offers a contemporary, robust, high-quality solution. It uses a metal standing seam profile to offer a durable solution that’s quick and easy to install.
Offered as a complete kit of parts, EasySeam Roof System includes breather membrane, ridge, eaves and verge flashings, fixings and sealant, ensuring you get the very best aesthetics and quality for your whole roof.
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Features and benefits:
Integration with renewables:
Vertix EasySeam Roof System has been designed to accommodate a number of different Photovoltaic solutions.
Compatible with rainwater harvesting systems:
Vertix EasySeam Roof System can be used for rainwater collection for non-potable uses such as irrigation, toilet flushing and cleaning. This can help to promote sustainable water management practices and contribute towards conserving of fresh water sources.
System performance:
Color | Black Grey Other Copper Blue |
Finish | Pre-treated Coated |
Material | Steel |
Shape | Other |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | 300 mm 500 mm |
Height | 25 mm |
Warranty description | 25 year |
Uniclass |
Width | 300 mm. Guidance for specification option: Narrower width uses 50% more fixings and is particularly suited to exposed areas and to help minimize drumming. 500 mm. |
Material | OSB3 18 mm. |
Primary fasteners | Wood screws with 30 mm penetration into rafter. |
End and side laps | 2 mm gap between boards for thermal expansion. |
Spacers | N/A. |
Air and vapour control layer | Permavent Envirotect AVCL 150 Reflect. Vapour barrier overlapped as per manufacturer's instructions. |
Air and vapour control layer fixing | Staples. |
Acoustic insulation | As part of thermal insulation. |
Material | Protect Zytec permeable underlay. |
Thermal insulation | Manufacturer guidanceConsult the supporting document 'Vertix EasySeam Roof Systems Typical Insulation Build ups' for details as this is dependent on different factors- warm and cold roof, 0.11 and 0.15 U values. |
Cavity fire barriers | Separating walls need to be detailed correctly to the underside of the supporting board for roof. |
Material | Tata Steel Colorcoat Prisma- 65 micron polyurethane paint, 10 micron polyester backing coat with Galvalloy (ZA255) coating and S280 carbon steel substrate. 0.675 mm gauge. Guidance for specification option: Achieves A1 fire performance EN 13501-1. Available with Confidex Home (25 years) or Confidex (up to 40 years). Utilizes cutting edge three layer manufacturing technology to create a chrome free pre-finished steel product with enhanced aesthetics and long term performance and durability. All colours surpass requirements of Ruv5 as per EN 10169, providing outstanding colour retention. Available from Vertix Systems in Standard Gloss Anthracite, with other colours from the standard range available on request. SSAB Greencoat Pural BT 50 micron polyurethane paint, 12 micron polyester backing coat with galvanized (Z275) coating and S280 carbon steel substrate. 0.67 mm gauge. Guidance for specification option: Achieves A1 fire performance EN 13501-1:2018 25 year performance guarantee. GreenCoat pre-finished steels are the sustainable solution for durable roofs, facades and rainwater systems. Colours and appearance are inspired by Nordic nature and products are optimized for weathering. Swedish rapeseed oil to help substantially lower the environmental footprint of a building and is chromate free. GreenCoat Pural BT has been developed specifically for standing seam systems and offers excellent durability, UV resistance (Ruv5 for matts) and a slightly structured surface. It comes with a 25 year Aesthetic Guarantee and 50 year technical performance guarantee. There are limitations to the guarantee for coastal locations and SSAB would want to check the saline level of the sea water in specific locations. They may then modify the guarantee length they can offer on that basis. Available from Vertix Systems in Matts: Slate Grey, Stone Grey and Nordic Black. Other colours from the standard colour card are available on request. Manufacturer guidanceVarious colour/ finish options are available, consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. |
Primary fasteners | Ringpin nail Z-FRP40W3 38 x 3.8 mm. |
External sheets | Manufacturer's Colour matched 4.8 mm multi grip aluminium rivets. Stainless steel shank Low profile colour matched bi metallic self drilling fasteners JT3 FR 2H 6.3 standard. Manufacturer guidanceSecondary fasteners: |
End and side laps | Open and close welts on the flashings depending on face or secret fix. |
Material | 150 x 40 mm. 250 x 40 mm. 350 x 40 mm. 450 x 40 mm. 550 x 40 mm. Manufacturer guidanceFacias are manufactured to order by Vertix Systems to match the material and colour chosen for the EasySeam Roof System and at a maximum width of 250 mm. Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. |
Joint sealant | Sika 11FC Black, Grey or White. |
Support | 18 mm OSB3 board to rafter ends. Breather membrane: Vapour barrier overlapped as per manufacturer's instructions. |
Fasteners | Manufacturer's Colour matched 4.8 mm multi grip aluminium rivets. Stainless steel shank Low profile colour matched bi metallic self drilling fasteners JT3 FR 2H 6.3 standard. Ring shank nail 38 x 3.8 mm 993840-SC2. |
Jointing | 40 mm corner flashing, 150 mm butt strap, same material as standing seam profile. |
Material | Flat. Square edge. Plank. Manufacturer guidanceSoffit Boards are manufactured to order by Vertix Systems to match the material and colour chosen for the EasySeam Roof 150–350 mm Planks can be combined to cover larger depth areas. Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. |
Support | 25 mm wood batten at 600 mm maximum centres Underside rafters 18 mm OSB3 board. Breather membrane: Vapour barrier overlapped as per manufacturer's instructions. Guidance for specification option: Available in widths between 0–350 mm. Insert requirement. |
Fasteners | Manufacturer's Colour matched 4.8 mm multi grip aluminium rivets. Stainless steel shank Low profile colour matched bi metallic self drilling fasteners JT3 FR 2H 6.3 standard. Ring shank nail 38 x 3.8 mm 993840-SC2. |
Jointing | Soffit gripper, soffit joining gripper, 150 mm butt strap. |
Gutters | Colour matched 140 mm (0.6 mm) pre-coated galvanised steel rectangular gutter. Colour matched 100 mm (0.6 mm) pre-coated galvanised steel round gutter. 1.2 mm DX51 steel with a 1.2 mm Unique Textured anti slip emboss laminate with internal colour RAL 7012. |
Support | External gutter:- External bracket to Manufacturers specification. Fixed to fascia board/18 mm OSB3. |
Fasteners | Wood screw for external gutter. |
Jointing | External gutter- gutter joint with internal EPDM seal. |
Glazing | Manufacturer guidance15 degree pitch or above roof light with proprietary manufacturer's flashing kit, From 5 to 15 degrees pitch lantern type roof light with square penetration flashing kit. Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements |
System accessories | Mono ridge capping. Duo ridge capping. Top abutment flashing. Apron flashing Side abutment flashing. Verge flashing. |
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | Europe |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Steel |
Manufacturing plant location | |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 18 kg CO₂ eq/m² |
Recyclability | 100% recyclable. |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 17 % |
Expected Life | 40 year |
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EasySeam Roof Details pack
EasySeam Roof System Installation Guide
EasySeam Roof System Technical Guide
Vertix EasySeam Roof and Wall Systems Brochure
Vertix EasySeam Narrow Rib Profile Datasheet
Vertix EasySeam System Flat Profile Data Sheet
Vertix EasySeam System Single Pencil Profile Data Sheet
Vertix EasySeam System Wide Rib Profile Data Sheet
Vertix EasySeam Roof System Typical Insulation Build ups
Vertix Systems EasySeam Profiles Declaration of Performance.pdf