Standing Seam Shingle
Metal Shingle

ATAS International, Inc.

Corporate Headquarters:
Allentown, PA
Western Facility:
Mesa, AZ
Southern Facility:
Maryville, TN

Toll-Free: (800) 468-1441
Tel: (610) 395-8445
Fax: (610) 395-9342
E-mail: info@atas.com
Web site: http://www.atas.com

Product Presentation

Standing Seam Shingle is a traditional standing seam profile available in 36” or 60” lengths. The shingle is generally installed in a staggered fashion to present an antique appearance to new construction or preserve the historical integrity of an existing building.

The Standing Seam Shingle meets Uniform Building Code specifications for a quality-roofing product. The shingle, which features a four-way interlock design, ensures weathertightness and is wind resistant when installed according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

Sizes and Profiles:
Standing Seam Shingles are available in either 36-inch or 60-inch lengths. The panel is 16-inches wide.

Composition and Materials:
Panels are roll-formed from 29 gauge metallic coated steel or 16oz. Copper.

Color and Finish:
The shingles are available in the following six standard colors with a Kynar 500®/Hylar 5000® finish: Rocky Grey, Slate Grey, Slate Blue, Char Brown Forest Green, Mission Red, and Coppertone (Specialty Color).

The shingles have a smooth texture.

Specifications

Note to specifiers: Standing Seam Shingle serves the architectural needs of roofing, fascia and mansard systems. For detailed product specifications in a 3-part standard format visit our web site at www.atas.com

Technical Data

Paint Finish
Kynar 500®/Hylar 5000® based paint finish
Tested by Akzo Nobel for:

Abrasion Resistance, Falling Sand Test: ASTM D-968 - Liters to expose 5/32" of substrate
60 L/mil minimum

Alkali Resistance: ASTM D-1308 - 25% sodium hydroxide, 1 hr.
No effect

Acid Rain Resistance: ASTM G 87 or DIN 50018

Chalk Resistance: ASTM D-659, Method A - Florida exposure: 10 years at 45° S.
Maximum rating of 8.

Chalking Resistance: ASTM D 4214

Cleveland Condensing Cabinet: ASTM D 4585

Cure Test, MEK Resistance: ASTM D 5402

Flame Spreading Rate: ASTM E 84

Organic coatings meet requirements of AAMA 2605 when applied to aluminum.

Color Retention, Florida Exposure: ASTM D-2244 - Florida exposure: 10 years at 45° S.
Maximum 5 units change.

Film Thickness (Nominal): ASTM D-1005, ASTM D 1400, ASTM D4138 or ASTM D 5796 - Eddy current device or micrometer
Consists of 0.2 ± 0.05 mil primer on both sides with 0.8 ± 0.1 mil 70% PVDF topcoat

Formability T-Blend: ASTM D-4145
No cracking or tape removal of film at 1-T bend (aluminum): 2-T bend (coated steel).

Mandrel Bend Flexibility: ASTM D 522

Impact Resistance: ASTM D 2794

Adhesion: ASTM D 3359

Water Immersion Resistance: ASTM D 870

Gloss: ASTM D-523 - at 60°
35% + 5%

Humidity Test: ASTM D-2247 - 100% Relative Humidity at 95°F
Passes 3,000 hours (aluminum) with no blisters. Passes 1,500 hours (coated steel) with no blisters.

Pencil Hardness: ASTM D-3363 - Eagle Turquoise Drafting Lead
HB minimum

Salt Fog: ASTM B 117 - 5% Salt Fog at 95° F
Passes 3,000 hours (aluminum) with less than 1/16" maximum average creepage from scribe;
Passes 1,000 hours (coated steel) with less than 1/8" maximum average creepage from scribe.

Cyclic Salt Spray: ASTM D 2247 and ASTM D 5487

Accelerated Weathering: ASTM D 822 and ASTM G 155, ASTM G 151 or ASTM 153

Abrasion Resistance, Transit: Proprietary procedure, panels tested face-to-back
No disfigurement

Panel testing/ratings:
ICBO Approval 5235
PA 100-95
Field Tested and Approved
Uplift: UL 580 Class 90
Fire Resistance: UL 2218
Class A & B Fire Rating
Impact Resistance: UL 2218
Galvanized Steel: ASTM B 653
Aluminum: ASTM B 209
Copper: ASTM A 370
Coil Coating: ASTM A 755

Warranty

Standing Seam Shingle carries a thirty (30) year limited warranty on the finish not to fade, chalk, crack or peel, and the panel will not warp, rot or break.

Availability and Cost

Standing Seam Shingle is readily available through ATAS product distributors. A complete line of accessories and rainware in matching or coordinating colors is available to complete a project. Valleys, Ridge Caps, Gable and Eave trims are formed to customer specifications. Ridge Caps, Soffit or other Trim Designs can be lanced for ventilation. Coil stock or flat sheet can be provided for field fabrication of custom flashings.

Cost:
Contact ATAS product distributors for cost.

Installation

Standing Seam Shingle is installed vertically up the slope of the roof. The four-way interlock insures weathertightness. Panel seams should be staggered to give an attractive appearance to the roof. Installation manuals or hands-on training through seminars are available. Contact ATAS technical service advisors for information.

Maintenance

Standing Seam Shingle is virtually maintenance free. The high quality finish will not fade, chalk, crack, peel, warp or rot. Surface residue may be easily removed by conventional cleaning methods. Minor scratches may be touched up with a matching paint, available from the manufacturer.

Technical Services

Complete technical information and literature is available from ATAS International, Inc. ATAS will assist with design ideas and estimates and offers shop-drawing services.