Metal Roofing Systems Supplies

InsulBase Flat Polyiso

• Long-lasting results under demanding conditions
• Provides excellent adhesion and durability
• Provides weather and water resistance with minimal shrinkage
• Environmentally compliant with low VOCs
• Seals energy loss areas
• Low odor

Copper

• Heavy-duty snow guard for corrugated, flat, slate, and asphalt shingled roofs
• Ideal for existing or new construction applications with asphalt shingled roofs
• Available in copper and stainless steel
• Pro 100 design includes 1" gusset that reinforces the shoe, making it five times stronger than traditional residential snow guards
• Tested to withstand a 300 lb. point load at any location when applied to the gusset side of the shoe

Galvanized

• A durable, plated iron casting and bar assembly designed for slate roofs
• Riveted steel bar is 1/8" x 1" x 12" long and goes 8" under the slate and between the slate course
• Also suited for wood shake, tile, and mineral surfaced shingles
• Excellent choice for regions with heavy snowfall

Bronze

• #1 snow guard for standing seam roof
• Designed to mount over the standing seam of a metal roof
• Positioning of Berger snow guards required for effective use:
• One every 40" over entire roof, or two groups of three staggered rows on 30" centers with one group at the eave and one group midway on roof slope
• On long slopes, multiple groups with maximum 6' space separation

Aluminum

• Berger RT snow guards are non-penetrating devices secured to the standing seams of metal roofs with stainless steel set screws
• Ideal for double-lock and mechanically seamed metal roofing, and traditional design makes guards perfect for restoration and preservation work
• Require no glues or sealants
• Will not restrict thermal movement or contribute to unsightly oilcanning
• Available in cast aluminum and cast bronze and in two sizes to accommodate differing seam widths

Clear Acrylic

• Berger clear snow guards are manufactured in a crystal clear polycarbonate with U.V.stabilizers
• Snow Brakes clear snow guards are ideal for mechanical attachments and can be attached to any panel having a flat surface as small as 3.5" wide
• Unique vent rib system allows for adhesive out gassing, which increases the shear and mechanical strength
• 3-to-1 base-to-blade ratio adds significantly to the shear and peel adhesion of the device to the surface

Sealant Adhesive

• SB-190 is a field proven sealant adhesive
• Requires 28 consecutive days (672 consecutive hours) with temperatures of 50°F or greater to cure properly
• Available in 10.3-oz.tubes with 24 tubes per case
• One tube will adhere 8-10 CL snow guards and 14-16 RTMINI guards

• F-styles are available in:
• Painted and unpainted galvanized steel
• Mill finished and painted aluminum
• Copper

• Standard .019 aluminum trim coil colors in 50' rolls
• Sold only in carton quantities
• 12" width = 2 rolls per carton
• 14" and 24" widths = 1 roll per carton

Mid-States Quick Stik HT

• SBS modified self-adhering membrane reinforced with non-woven fiberglass mat for extra strength and durability
• Non-abrasive, skid-resistant polyester surface is excellent for use in tile and metal applications
• Silicone-treated, split-back, release film allows for easy installation and handling
• May be installed directly to concrete, plywood, wood composition board, metal, and gypsum in new construction or re-roofing
• Greater tear resistance than traditional felt underlayment
• Offers excellent low temperature flexibility
• May be left exposed up to 90 days prior to application of finished roof
• Florida Approval (FL #10745)

Sentrigard Syn - P

• Synthetic premium underlayment is used under metal roofing installations, shingle, tile, or wooden shakes
• Delivers exceptional weather barrier performance and
• Offers an unsurpassed level of slip resistance with its unique Twistrand technology surface texture
• UV weathering exposure of up to six months for drying in roofs
• Supplied in a 10 square roll
• Sheet width of 4' x roll length of 250', pre-printed with fastening locations

SECUROCK® Gypsum Fiber Roof Board

• Made from 95% recycled material
• Sustainable design has earned independent certification from Scientific Certification Systems
• Exceptional moisture and mold resistant properties scored "10" for mold resistance per ASTM D3273
• Provides excellent fire performance and demonstrates exceptional surface burning characteristics

SECUROCK Glass-mat Roof Board

• High-performance, fire-resistant roof board designed for use in low slope commercial roofing systems
• Enhances the durability of the entire roofing system when used as a cover board in single-ply, mechanically attached systems

DensDeck® and DensDeck Prime

• Exceptional fire barriers, thermal barriers, and recover boards used in various commercial roofing systems
• Patented design employs glass-mat facings front and back
• Embedded into a water-resistant gypsum core providing excellent resistance to fire, moisture, and wind uplift properties
• FM tested and approved as the only 1/2" gypsum product to meet the calorimeter requirements for conventionally insulated decks
• Tested in accordance with ASTM E84, its surface burning characteristics are Flame Spread-0 and Smoke Developed-0
• DensDeck or DensDeck Prime (5/8" thick) can replace any generic Type X gypsum board in any roof assembly in the UL Fire Resistance Directory under the prefix "P"

Hunter Panels Polyiso

• Polyisocyanurate H-Shield is a foam core insulation board covered on both sides with a medium weight fiber-reinforced felt facer
• Dimensionally stable, durable insulation offers maximum thermal efficiency
• Recommended for use under Sentrigard + Fabral Metal Roofing Systems
• Insulbase Polyisocyanurate insulation is UL and FM approved as a system component in certain metal roofing assemblies
• Available in tapered form

Dow Extruded Roof Insulation

• STYROFOAM™ DECKMATE™ Plus extruded polystyrene insulation is designed specifically to provide a higher compressive strength and additional membrane support for conventional low-slope roof applications
• Offers smooth, high-density skins with a closed cellular structure
• Excellent insulating characteristics, low water absorption, and excellent compressive strength
• Meets CAN/ULC S 701 Type 3 and ASTM C 578 Type 4
• Highly resistant to water and water vapor
• Durable and reusable, with dependable and predictable long-term mechanical and thermal performance, even in the most severe environments

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)

• For flat board insulation, tapered insulation and cricketing, fanfold recover board and special cut sizes (both square and tapered) for flute fill in metal retrofit installations

R-Tech Fan Fold Recover Board

• High-performance, rigid insulation consisting of a superior closed-cell, lightweight, and resilient expanded polystyrene (EPS) with advanced polymeric laminate facers
• Available with factory-adhered metallic-reflective facers, white facers, or a combination of the two

Titebond

• A polyether caulk specifically formulated to adhere to Kynar in our Sentrigard Metal Roofing Program
• Guaranteed to be good for 1 year from date of production. Our inventories are less than 6 months old and with our first in first out system that ensures the newest product is delivered to our customers.
• A one-component, non-priming sealant that features an Advanced Polymer technology proven to outperform urethanes and silicone sealants
• Superior weather sealing performance - durability and strong UV-resistance
• Low VOC formulation meets the most stringent State and Federal VOC regulatory requirements
• Cold weather extrudability - extrudes down to 0°F
• Fast tack-free-time - tack free in 1 hour or less (other technologies can remain tacky for 24 hours or more)
• Excellent joint movement capability - up to 50%
• GreenBuild approved
• Plastic 10.1 oz tube
• 12 tubes/box
• Guns easily down to 0 degree
• Available in all 30 Sentriclad colors

Carlisle Water Cut-off Mastic

• One-component, low viscosity, self-wetting, butyl blend mastic designed to be used in conjunction with roofing and waterproofing systems
• Primarily used as a sealing agent between various membranes and applicable when membrane is being terminated using a compression type seal

Floating & Fixed Clips

• Standing seam metal roof clips available in differing gauges and metals for architectural panels, structural panels, snap lock, mechanical lock, and trapezoidal panels
• Rated and un-rated clips, depending on the assembly for snap lock and fixed, float, butterfly, and batten clips for mechanical lock profiles

Standing seam metal roof clips available for a number of panels including: Rollformer, Newtech, Englert, Knudson, Ultraseam, Quadro, SOP, Berridge, and Schlebach.

Low Profile Fasteners

• Type A and self-drill pancake head for metal-to-wood and metal-to-metal in Quadrex and Philips drive, #10 and #12
• Low profile and long length for attaching clips using bearing plates through insulation
• Bearing Plates
• Galvanized or stainless in 24-18 gauge
• Standard plate sizes of 3" x 4", 4" x 5", 5" x 5", 4" x 6", 6" x 6" with universal hole punch or custom hole punch applications

Exposed Fasteners

• Galvanized and stainless fasteners, painted and unpainted for all thru-fastened panel applications
• Zac, Woodgrip, WoodZac, Side Lap screws for light gauge to structural requirements
• Full range for any metal roof or wall panel application: washered, washerless, self-drillers, metal-to-metal, metal-to-wood, etc.

Sentriclad Painted Rivets

• Stainless steel 1/8" x 3/32" #43

Sentriclad Painted Rivets

• POP rivets can be set without needing access at the back of the work
• The logical choice in numerous applications where the blind rivet setting feature is not of primary importance
• Low-cost, lightweight, easily portable tools
• Fast, vibration-proof assembly
• No surface marring
• High grip and pull-up strengths

Direct Metals

We specialize in top quality building products and fasteners with an emphasis on American Made and buy American plan products. Direct Metals, Inc. provides these quality products through our distributor network.

Roofinox

Roofinox tin-plated (Terne) provides a large set of advantages:

• The Patina creates an elegant tin grey surface
• Exposure to the weather leads to the patination process
• Ideal for all roof types
• Tin-plating is an excellent Addition to chrome steel
• Prices more stable as it is a nickel-free stainless steel
• Excellent solderability thanks to the tin coating
• 100% recyclable

Cor-A-Vent V-600T & V-600TE

• Highest airflow in the industry for nearly every pitch; from 3/12 to 16/12
• Available in 11" and 8-1/2" widths
• 20" NFVA provides superior ventilation
• Radiused peak keeps the ridge well defined
• Available boxed or banded

Sentriclad Paint

• Touch-up paint is an acrylic coating color matched to our standard Sentriclad color offering
• Designed for use on small scratches
• Should be applied with an artist's brush to properly prepared surface areas
• Will weather differently than the standard Sentriclad colors

Sil-Fos 15

• Best alloy for general purpose copper-copper brazing in the Sil-Fos family
• For copper-to-copper joints the phosphorus in the Sil-Fos product serves as the fluxing agent; no separate flux is necessary
• For brass application, flux is recommended
• Where close fit-ups cannot be maintained, Sil-Fos 15 works well to bridge gaps
• Slow flow

Sil-Fos 6

• A very fluid filler metal for close fit-up work
• Low melting range makes it ideal where temperature is a factor
• Fast flow

Portals Plus Deck-Mate in EPDM and Silicone

• Install at all points where 26" or less pipes penetrate the metal roof and wall system
• Either EPDM or silicone (high temperature) compression-molded rubber
• Material has a serviceable temperature range of -60° F to +270° F and is resistant to ozone and ultraviolet rays
• Unit has 1" wide corrosion-resistant flexible aluminum base

A60

• Measure, mark, and scribe trim lines on sheet metal in one easy operation
• Set desired trim depth on the 1/8" graduated scriber extension and tighten knob
• The stop at the end of the scriber sleeve glides along edge of work as a 6 x 3/8" zip-in sheet metal screw point scribes a clean, hard line
• Adjustable from 1/4" to 12.5" depths

A50

• Solid carbide tip for scribing fine lines on hardened steel as well as glass, ceramics, plastics, or sheet metal
• Retractable tip is easily replaceable

Powered Seamers

• For 1", 1.5", 2" seam heights
• Standard duty seamers for 24 ga steel, .032" aluminum, and up to 20 oz.copper
• Heavy-duty seamers for same panel heights up to 22 ga steel and .040 aluminum
• Custom seamers from 1.5" to 3" seam height per customer specifications

Hand Seamers

• Hand seamers and panning tools for first and second stage lock
• Brass inserts will not mar the panel surface
• Panning tools for multiple panel widths

TurboShear

• Inserts directly into the chuck of a standard 1200 rpm A/C or cordless drill., converting a power drill to power shears
• Cuts straight and to the left and is capable of navigating tight curved patterns and squares in heavy 20 ga galvanized steel
• Blind cuts require only a 1/2" starting hole
• Cutting applications include both ferrous and non-ferrous sheet metals, metal roofing/ building panels, vinyl, steel mesh, ductwork, etc.

Sheet Metal Shears

• Double-cut shears feed quickly and quietly, without warping or bending your finished piece (distortion is in the waste strip)
• Easily follows a scribed line and edges are not hardened or burred, so you get maximum use of a sheet
• Blades' swiping action seals the edge of coated metals
• Able to cut sheet metal up to 18 ga in straight or contour lines at 180" per minute and plastic or Formica up to 3/32" thick

Snap Lock Punches

• Join sheet metal, duct, and pipe sections economically without extra hardware
• Compound handle leverage for maximum ease of operation
• Punch impression spaced 3/8" from edge of metal
• Heavy forged cutting jaw
• Rust-resistant nickel plate and black oxide finishes
• Vinyl grips with hand stops for added comfort and resistance to elements

Aluminum Handled Andy™ Snip

• Sleek styling, easy blade replacement and larger handles make the Andy Snip extremely versatile
• Slim nose is ideal for making cuts in tight material, shapes such as J-channel, and new extended blade tips reach all the way into corners
• Full 3" cutting length makes straight shearing fast and easy

Aluminum Handled Andy Snip Classic

• For users who found the Classic Andy styling to be their ideal fit and feel, this Andy Snip comes with easily replaceable blades
• Full 3-inch cutting length

MAX2000™ Aviation Snip Ergonomic Grip

• Hardened alloy steel blades offer maximum cutting edge life
• Superior material flow and lower profile allows maximum maneuverability
• Fast adjusting, long life pivot bolt and nylon locking nut with pressure washer holds desired adjustment even for repetitive use in heavy gauge metal
• Tips of jaws ground to point allows access in tight quarters
• The ergonomic grip maximizes power stroke of hand

MAX2000™ Aviation Snip Classic Grip

• Hardened alloy steel blades offer maximum cutting edge life
• Superior material flow and lower profile allows maximum maneuverability
• Fast adjusting, long life pivot bolt and nylon locking nut with pressure washer holds desired adjustment even for repetitive use in heavy gauge metal
• Tips of jaws ground to point allows access in tight quarters

MAX2000 Aviation Bulldog Snip

• Designed for notching and trimming
• Ideal for cutting multiple layers or "S" cleats
• Riveted handles
• Steel handle shaft extends length of grip

MAX2000 Offset Snip

• The serrated upper jaw of this offset snip offers solid gripping power with less burr
• Ground tips on jaws allow access in tight areas, so that user can easily make nickel-size blind hole cuts
• A full 1.25" cutting length and a cutting plane offset from handles makes trim cuts accessible and efficient

Forged Steel Snips: Regular Pattern

• Regular pattern forged steel snip for straight cutting and wide curves

Forged Steel Snips: Bulldog Pattern

• Bulldog pattern forged steel snip is ideal for straight cuts and notches

Double-cut Snips

• Double-cut design is ideal for cutting metal pipe or duct and removes a curled strip of metal from path with virtually no surface distortion

Aviation Snips (AVs)

• Forged steel
• Left (AV1) cutting application with red handle
• Right (AV2) cutting application with green handle
• Straight, left, and right (AV3) cutting application with yellow handle
• Left, straight, and tight diameter circles (AV6) cutting application with red handle
• Right, straight, and tight diameter circles (AV7) cutting application with green handle

WUKO Uni Bender 2200

• Engineered for bending up
• Bending capacity of 0.80mm/0.0031" (for all common materials)
• Adjust the bending height (5-200/350 mm) with the engraved scale
• Can also be used for bending in different directions as well as for bending radii

WUKO Uni Bender 2202

• Engineered for bending up
• Bending capacity of 0.80mm/0.0031" (for all common materials)
• Adjust the bending height (5-200/350 mm) with the engraved scale
• Can also be used for bending in different directions as well as for bending radii

WUKO Duo Bender 3200

• Engineered for bending up
• Bending capacity of 0.80mm/0.0031" (for all common materials)
• Adjust the bending height (5-200/350 mm) with the engraved scale

WUKO Disc-O-Bender 4000

• For bending sheet metal legs from 90° up to 180° (hem)
• Bending capacity of 0.031" (for all common materials)
• Very easy to handle with no adjustments
• Provides a clean, precise result without damaging painted or coated material