A Solution to Long-Length Metal Roofing
AEP Span has expanded its portfolio to include On-Site Roll Forming capabilities. This mobile solution brings the metal roofing manufacturing process directly to a job site, enabling the continuous fabrication of Span-Lok™ hp metal roofing for long-length panel applications. On-site roll forming increases the application of high-performance metal roofing in modern building design. The independently tested and proven Span-Lok hp profile, coupled with AEP Span’s unrivaled product support, presents installers with a superior weathertight roofing solution for large roofing areas.
Why On-Site Roll Forming?
Modern building designs present a broad range of roofing installation considerations and challenges. AEP Span’s on-site roll forming presents an ideal solution for commercial structures with large roofing planes requiring continuous panel lengths above 45’.
The extended panel lengths create a clean aesthetic appeal while significantly reducing the long-term weatherproofing risks associated with panel lapping. On-site forming also provides a solution where direct shipping of long-length panels from the manufacturing facility is impractical, or for job sites with challenging access.
AEP Span’s on-site long-length panels provide a high-performance, weathertight metal roofing solution down to a 1⁄4:12 slope. This makes it an ideal metal roofing solution for building designs featuring large, single-plane roofing slopes, such as designs with skillion roofs, or large two-plane roofs, such as butterfly or single-gable roofing areas. On-site roll forming provides an excellent continuous-length metal roofing solution for structures such as pools, gymnasiums, civic buildings, community centers, and other similar buildings requiring large roof spans.
Metal Roofing Profile
The Span-Lok hp profile available for on-site roll forming is a 16” wide, performance-rated, architectural standing seam roof panel. Designers, contractors, and building owners favor the mechanically seamed panel for its 2” high bold rib aesthetic, independently tested weathertight design, and variety of PVDF colors in 22 and 24-gauge. Browse all the available colors offered in the Interactive Color Chart.
On-site manufactured panels feature the same design, dimensions, and tested performance as factory-manufactured Span-Lok hp panels. This provides installers with product confidence and offers the flexibility of integrating factory and on-site manufactured panels on large multi-building project.
The Span-Lok hp metal roofing profile is offered in three distinct variations:
Span-Lok hp Testing
AEP Span’s mobile roll former is backed by a factory-certified team, ensuring excellent quality control, material management, and a product quality equivalent to a factory-manufactured panel. Span-Lok hp has undergone rigorous testing, with accredited third-party verification ensuring continued validity even during on-site manufacturing.
As Jeffrey Medieros, Architectural Representative, AEP Span, states; “Our on-site roll former complies with all of our ASTM push-to-failure testing, which is also included in our universal evaluation services report, like a UES, ICC, IAPMO, which you’re going to need for a majority of your submittals to push everything through. So this roll former meets all of those criteria.” Evaluation Report (UES), ER 0309.
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Whether adapting to unforeseen challenges or seizing new opportunities, AEP Span’s on-site roll forming services for Span-Lok hp metal roofing provide the agility needed to stay ahead in today’s commercial construction landscape. Contact our dedicated team of experts today to learn more about how AEP Span can elevate your next commercial roofing project. Also, be sure to check out our On-site Roll Former product page for additional information about our capabilities and requirements.