Standing Seam Metal Panels

Central Snap

An Easy to Install Standing Seam Roof

This standing seam metal panel snaps together, no seaming required, reducing installation labor and costs. Central Snap® is a performance-rated, non-structural system that offers an attractive architectural look for roofing projects.

It has an easy to install 1-3/4″ high snap-lock joint so no field seaming is required. Not only is it weather tight but also ideal for architectural and light commercial applications. Additionally, it is available with a 1-1/8″ notch on either end of the panel for the ease of turning under.

Central Snap Standing Seam Metal Panels on Church Roof in Color Smoke

Central Snap Smoke Roof on a Residential Home

Central Snap Matte Black Residential Roof

Central Snap Galvalume Roof on a Ranch Home

APPLICATION: Roofing and Buildings

FASTENER SYSTEM: Hidden

ROOF PITCH (minimum): 1:12

GAUGE: 24 gauge

PANEL COVERAGE WIDTH: 16″ or 18″

DISTANCE FROM RIB-TO-RIB: 16″ or 18″

RIB HEIGHT: 1-3/4″

STEEL THICKNESS: 0.023″

PAINT THICKNESS

Top coat paint: .70 mil
Top coat primer: .30 mil
Bottom coat backer: .35 mil
Bottom coat primer: .20 mil

TOTAL THICKNESS: 0.02455″

RUST PROTECTANT SUBSTRATE: Galvalume AZ50

STEEL STRENGTH: 50,000 PSI min

PAINT SYSTEM: Fluropon

TEXTURED COLORS AVAILABLE: No

WARRANTY

Lifetime limited paint adhesion
30-yr. chalk and fade
50-yr. Galvalume perforation
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Central Snap Specifications and Line Drawing

Central States offers a variety of educational tools for your use. We recommend reviewing the below documents when making your decision to buy Central Snap.

Product Details Sheet

Made in USA Explanation Letter

Product Guide

Installation Guide

Central Snap is a performance-rated, non-structural, standing seam roof system that offers a pleasing architectural look. It has an easy to install 1-3/4″ high snap-lock joint, making it ideal for architectural and light commercial applications.

Snap-together panel, no field seaming required.
Factory applied sealant insures a weather-tight and secure lap.
Can be installed over solid decking or open framing, depending upon panel width and support member spans.
Available with a 1-1/8″ notch on either end of the panel for the ease of turning under; reducing installation labor and costs.

Central Snap comes in a multitude of popular colors to complement your project and other finish materials. Contact your sales representative for custom color options.

Architectural Color Chart

Our products have been rigorously tested to make sure that they meet the highest standards of quality. We seek to meet, or exceed, the industry standards by focusing on quality control checks to ensure a consistent, reliable product. The testing documents below showcase testing and approvals for Central Snap.

Testing

ASTM-E1680 Air Leakage Test through exterior metal roof panel

ASTM-E1646 Water Leakage Test of exterior metal roof panel

UL580 UL Approval, Uplift Resistance

Approvals

UL580 UL Approval, Uplift Resistance

UL2218 UL Approval, Impact Resistance, Class 4

UL790 UL Approval, Fire Resistance, Class A

FL17566 Florida Approval, Roof Panel over 15/32″ Plywood (NON-HVHZ)

RC444 Texas Dept of Insurance, Roof Panel over 15/32″ Plywood Deck

Central Snap comes with a Limited Lifetime warranty helping protect your investment in home or business.

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Central Snap also features CentralGuard®, our specific combination of everything that goes into making the highest-quality metal panels.

The CentralGuard name guarantees that you have the best protection and a lifetime paint warranty.

Choose Central Snap for the ultimate protection from rain and snow, plus the perfect balance of fade protection, rust blocking, and dent resistance.

Download these helpful tools to learn more:

Layers of Protection

Fade, Rust, Dent

Product Visualizer

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Our software will automatically prepare the image of your project for you so you can start designing right away. Alternatively, our experienced team can help you take your project design to the next level.

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We sell through a variety of local and regional distributors to service your metal panel and building component needs. Consequently, ask your local contractor for Central States metal, or click below to find a local supplier in your area.

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