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Standing seam

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005615

A type of metal roofing system characterized by raised interlocking seams that run vertically up the roof panel, concealing the fasteners. This design creates a distinctive aesthetic and provides excellent weather resistance by preventing water penetration at the seams. Standing seam roofs are durable and commonly used on commercial and residential buildings.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-005615
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectConstruction
TranslationsGerman: Stehfalz; Spanish: junta alzada; French: joint debout
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005615",
  "term": "Standing seam",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of metal roofing system characterized by raised interlocking seams that run vertically up the roof panel, concealing the fasteners. This design creates a distinctive aesthetic and provides excellent weather resistance by preventing water penetration at the seams. Standing seam roofs are durable and commonly used on commercial and residential buildings.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Stehfalz",
    "es": "junta alzada",
    "fr": "joint debout"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/standing-seam/"
}

Record 6,129 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.