TRIMS AND ACCESSORIES

Closures, ridge cap, butyl tape, gable trim?

You’ve learned about metal roofing and are ready to purchase it for your home. Next, your contractor may discuss different types of trim and accessories needed to complete your project. Trim components will give your roof a finished look.  More importantly, they help keep the elements from going under the roof at joints or the roof edges. Accessories such as butyl tape and foam closures ensure that your roof is properly sealed from water, wind and pests.

Check out the diagram below to see some of the most common trims and accessories.

TRIM SELECTION FLYERS

TRIM COMPONENTS

ACCESSORIES

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CLOSURES

Closures are foam pieces shaped like the panel. They help seal up the end of panels from pests.

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SEALANT

Sealants are used to keep water from running back underneath a roof panel.

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PIPE FLASHING

Used to seal around ventilation pipes in your roof.

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BUTYL TAPE

This sticky tape is used to help seal up any places normal sealant can’t go. It’s impermeable to water, so it’s perfect to keep out the elements.

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FASTENERS

We offer a variety of screws for different applications. Some are for fastening metal to metal and some for metal to wood.

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TOUCH-UP PAINT

Touch-up paint is great for small scratches that may occur during installation.

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