Buying a Metal Roof or Wall

Clip System vs. Nail Strip Panel: Standing Seam Metal Panel Comparison

Is a nail strip panel or a panel that uses a clip a better choice for your standing seam metal roof?

Choosing between a nail strip panel and a panel system that uses a clip for your standing seam metal roof will affect the cost, installation time, and profile options, but how does it affect durability? On today’s Q&A Mondays episode, Jeff Hock joins Thad to discuss what the differences are between the two types of roofing assemblies, including which is a better choice in extreme weather areas.

Topics covered:
►What is a nail strip and what is a clip system? 0:49
►Are nail strip systems or clip systems popular in the residential market? 2:08
►Are nail strip systems or clip systems popular in the residential market? 4:14
►What installation errors can make a clip system fail prematurely? 5:52
►How do you pick the right system for your roof? 6:48
►What are the max panel lengths for both system types? 8:21
►What materials do nail strip and clip systems use? 9:48
►Which system is a better choice for a high wind area? 11:04

Please note the installation details and methods shown in this video are for reference only. Sheffield Metals recommends following their published installation details or for WTW projects following the required details issued and marked approved for that specific project.
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