Best quality butyl tapes and clips for your metal roofing projects

Butyl tape for metal roofing is specifically designed for sealing metal roof panel joints and Standing Seam Roof (SSR) endlaps. Its superior surface tack allows it to adhere to metal substrates that are contaminated with light roll-forming oil without prewiping the surface. Butyl tape for metal roofing is formulated without asbestos fillers, and offers excellent adhesion and compressibility to cold substrates.

If you are looking for Butyl tape for metal roofing, you can get some of the best quality tapes for use on aluminum, aluminized steel, polyvinyl fluoride, siliconized polyester painted meta, and other types of metal roofing material from Northeast Metal Supplies, the leading provider of metal roofing products and accessories to building contractors, wholesalers, and retail users.

Key features of butyl tape for metal roofing

• Service Temperature Range -40°F to 200°F

• Application Temperature Range -5°F to 120°F

• No cracking or loss of adhesion at -40°F

• Resists fungal attack and mildew growth

• No cracking or loss of adhesion at -40°F

• Approved for Federal Specification TT-C-1796A, Type II, Class B, AAMA 804.3, and AAMA 807.3

• Meets ASTM E1680 Air Infiltration and ASTM E1646 Water Leakage

• Available in a variety of carton packages, ranging from 6 rolls per carton to 48 rolls per carton.

Different types of clips for metal roofing

Different panels used in metal roofing need different types of clips that can directly affect how your metal roof would perform. Depending upon your panel profile, the clips for metal roofing will vary. Concealed fasteners or clips are not visible after installation, so you will have smooth and uninterrupted lines and screws. You can choose fixed, floating, or slider clips for metal roofing from Northeast Capital Supplies, depending on your panel profile.

Fixed clips: The clips remain fixed at a place once installed. These are attached to the leg of the metal panel, and get fastened directly to the substrate material below. These budget-friendly clips for metal roofing are best suited for metal panels less than 30 feet in length.

Floating clips: The clips can float, or raise a little, when a metal panel expands or contracts due to changes in the temperature. The clips remain attached to the panels and the building substrate, they just allow some movement and pinch installations over the purlins. The clips for metal roofing are can be used on open framing or purlins when required.

Slider clips: The clips are designed to allow for thermal expansion and contraction. The clip for metal roofing is attached to a substrate or roofing deck, and can slide after installation, allowing for thermal movement. The clip system can be used with any panel length.

Unsure of which clip to use, consult the expert

Slider or floating clips should be used in areas experiencing dramatic temperature changes. If you want a classy look to your roofing system, corrugated or exposed fasteners will be the way to go. Fixed clips are a better option for homes with short runs. You can consult the specialist at Northeast Metal Supplies to find out which clip system would be best suited for you, if you are not sure.

If you want customized clips for metal roofing for your project, all that you have to do is provide specifications to Northeast Metal Supplies, and they will design clips to your customized specifications.

We stock a variety of coils and sheets for the metal roofing industry and sheet metal, We stock Kynar with a 40 year finish warranty from Sherwin Williams.