Traditional Standing-Seam Metal Roofing

BEST OPTIONS

Prestige 16″ & 20″ — Vicwest

Prestige delivers the crisp, vertical lines of a classic standing-seam roof without field seaming. Panels are roll-formed from 26- or 24-ga Galvalume® AZ150 steel (or optional aluminum) and supplied in lengths up to 40 ft, reducing end-laps on larger roofs. A continuous clip system, paired with a slotted fastening track, lets the metal expand and contract freely from −40 °C to +40 °C, preventing oil-canning and fastener fatigue. Prestige is approved for roof slopes as low as 3/12 and engineered to exceed 120 mph (190 km/h) wind-uplift requirements.

Product highlights

• 1.5″-high Snap-Lock profile
• 16″ or 20″ cover width, with or without stiffening ribs
• Residential or commercial use; optional membrane-backed panels for open-purlin installs
• Warranty: 40-year film-integrity / 30-year fade-and-chalk coverage

Heritage Series™ — Ideal Roofing

Heritage Series™ recreates the rich shadow lines of historic tin and copper roofs while hiding all fasteners beneath a patented clip-and-slot system. Panels are roll-formed from Galvalume AZ150 steel in 28, 26, or 24 ga and factory-finished with a Kynar 500® 10 000 Series coating for exceptional colour retention. Compatible snow-guard brackets and solar-mount clips attach without panel penetration, preserving watertight integrity.

Product highlights

• Hidden-fastener standing-seam panel in 14 PVDF colours + 3 WeatherXL™ Crinkle colours
• Two cover widths: 20 ¼″ or 16″
• Installs over solid decking, spaced sheathing, or purlins
• Canadian Patent #1259466 • U.S. Patent #4926608
• Warranty: 40-year limited film-integrity and 30-year fade warranty

BETTER OPTIONS

Regency REG16R — Vicwest

Regency offers the sleek aesthetic of Snap-Lock standing seam in an economical 28-ga package. Each 16″-wide panel is formed with integral stiffening ribs that minimise oil-canning and increase foot-traffic strength, ideal for maintenance walkability.

Product highlights

• 1″-high Snap-Lock profile with concealed fasteners
• 16″ cover width with integral ribs for extra rigidity
• Full trim suite (ridge, hip, valley, snow guards) colour-matched at the mill
• Warranty: 40-year limited paint and film-integrity coverage

Junior H-F™ — Ideal Roofing

Junior H-F™ panels replicate traditional sheet-metal roofs but with modern engineering. Made from 0.016″ (29-ga) pre-painted Galvalume®, each 16″ panel arrives pre-drilled with oval holes that accept nylon-washer screws, allowing thermal movement.

Product highlights

• Cool-roof pigments lower attic temps and help meet LEED® goals
• 16″ cover width; panel lengths up to 32 ft
• Concealed-fastener installation on plywood or ISO insulation
• Warranty: 40-year limited finish and 25-year corrosion coverage

GOOD OPTIONS

UltraVic UV36 — Vicwest

UltraVic is the workhorse of exposed-fastener roofing, perfect for cottages, barns, and light-industrial projects. The 36″-wide sheet reduces labour cost, while five ¾″ ribs and intermediate striations stiffen the panel for spans up to 36″ on purlins.

Product highlights

• 36″ cover width speeds installation and reduces overlaps
• Choice of gauges for the right balance of cost and strength
• WeatherXL™ SMP coating resists corrosion and fade
• Warranty: 40-year film-integrity coverage

SuperVic SV30 — Vicwest

SuperVic features four prominent ¾″ ribs, each flanked by stiffening beads for added strength, ideal where high snow loads or long spans are a concern.

Product highlights

• Lightweight four-rib profile with triple-lap protection at the side joint
• 30″ cover width minimises off-cut waste
• Versatile for roof or wall cladding; approved down to 3/12 slope
• Warranty: 40-year limited film-integrity coverage

Ameri-Cana™ — Ideal Roofing

Ameri-Cana™ combines five symmetrical ¾″ ribs with a deep anti-siphon groove, delivering watertight performance even on long, low-slope runs (minimum 3/12).

Product highlights

• 36″ panel width for fast installs with minimal waste
• Anti-siphon overlap drains incidental moisture, preventing capillary leaks
• 80 000 psi steel core handles higher wind and snow loads
• Warranty: 40-year film-integrity and 25-year perforation coverage