S-5! Clamp and Bracket FAQs
General Clamp and Bracket Knowledgebase
Nail flange standing seam profiles with relatively low seam heights have become popular in residential and light commercial markets in recent years. They ar...
Tue, 7 Aug, 2018 at 2:39 PM
The “A” is for “architectural”. This clamp is only used in conjunction with SnoRail™ and SnoFence™. It is not recommended for other utility attachments. Ple...
Tue, 7 Aug, 2018 at 2:39 PM
The S-5-B (Brass) is limited in use to traditional double-folded copper standing seam profiles, and traditional folded batten seam profiles. More info about...
Tue, 7 Aug, 2018 at 2:47 PM
The “E” is for “European”. This clamp is designed especially for the traditional double-folded standing seam profile that is so popular all over Western Eur...
Tue, 7 Aug, 2018 at 2:47 PM
As the “T” suggests, this clamp is especially designed for seam profiles which resemble the letter “T” in their cross-section. Those include (Centria/RollCo...
Tue, 7 Aug, 2018 at 2:48 PM
The “U” stands for “universal”. This is, by far, our most popular and most versatile clamp. It will fit about 85% of the standing seam profiles manufactured...
Tue, 7 Aug, 2018 at 2:48 PM
Well, you’re a loyal S-5! user and as most prudent consumers, contractors, or installers; you are looking to save money without sacrificing quality, tested ...
Tue, 11 Sep, 2018 at 3:26 PM
The S-5-Z will fit “bulb” seam profiles, such as Zip Rib, BEMO, similar Morin profiles and Berridge Cee-Lock in North America. In Europe, similar profiles a...
Tue, 7 Aug, 2018 at 2:49 PM
Thermal movement can affect clamp placement. Standing seam metal roofs are designed to respond thermally with dimensional change along the length of the pan...
Tue, 7 Aug, 2018 at 2:49 PM
Designing a special screw for our S-5! product lineup was only the beginning. We then conducted ASTM B-117 salt spray weathering tests on panel seam specime...
Tue, 7 Aug, 2018 at 2:49 PM