Rheinzink Standing Seam Technology

STANDING SEAM TECHNOLOGY
Installation Guideline
DESIGN AND APPLICATION

STANDING SEAM TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN AND APPLICATION
1. MATERIAL
1.1 Introduction P. 7
1.2 Alloy and quality P. 8
1.3 Ecological relevance P. 8
1.4 Electromagnetic radiation P. 9
1.5 Identification P. 10
1.6 Material properties P. 11
1.7 Surfaces P. 12
1.7.1 RHEINZINK-bright rolled P. 12
1.7.2 RHEINZINK-“preweatheredpro blue-grey“/
“preweatheredpro graphite grey“ P. 13
1.8 Response to external influences P. 15
1.8.1 Installation under other metals P. 15
1.8.2 Installation under other building materials P. 15
1.8.3 Installation with other materials, including mortar P. 15
1.8.4 Influence of oil heating systems P. 15
2. PROCESSING
2.1 Storage and transportation P. 16
2.2 Processing P. 17
2.2.1 Marking P. 17
2.2.2 Jointing techniques P. 18
2.2.2.1 Soft soldering P. 18
2.2.2.2 Seaming Techniques P. 18
2.2.2.3 Lapped joints P. 18
2.2.3 Forming (folding) P. 18
2.2.4 Adhesive fastening P. 19
2.3 Material temperature P. 20
2.4 Thermal expansion P. 20
2.5 Fastening P. 25
3. SEAMED ROOF COVERINGS

3.1 Roof designs P. 26
3.1.1 Ventilated systems – component layers P. 26
3.1.2 Non-ventilated systems P. 29
3.1.3 Underlays P. 30
3.1.4 Structured underlays P. 30
3.2 RHEINZINK-Roofing P. 36
3.2.1 Seam systems P. 36
3.2.2 Design recommendations for ventilated
metal roofs with water-bearing layers P. 37
3.2.3 Standing seam system designs, terminology, dimensions P. 39
3.2.3.1 Seam sealing using RHEINZINK-sealant tapes P. 40
3.2.3.2 Panel width/material thickness and number of clips P. 41
3.2.4 Sliding clips P. 43
3.2.5 Fixed clips P. 43
3.2.6 Panel lengths P. 44
3.2.6.1 Applications P. 45
3.2.7 Design of cross-joints P. 46
3.3 Lightning protection P. 48
3.3.1 Lightning current arrester and diversions P. 48
3.3.2 Requirements of lightning protection systems P. 49
3.3.3 Jointing techniques P. 49
3.4 Detailed design of roof P. 52
3.4.1 Eaves P. 52
3.4.1.1 Eave terminations P. 53
3.4.2 Verge P. 54
3.4.3 Gable roof ridges P. 57
3.4.4 Pent roof ridges P. 59
3.4.5 Other connection heights/dimensions P. 61
3.4.6 Details for bituminous roof edge sealing P. 61
3.4.6.1 Roof edge terminations with single-head expansion elements P. 61

3.4.6.2 Eaves flashing, sealing function P. 62
3.4.6.3 Eaves flashing, supporting, non-sealing function P. 63
3.5 Safety precautions for seam coverings P. 63
3.6 RHEINZINK-Click Roll Cap System P. 64
3.6.1 System components P. 64
3.6.2 Simple installation P. 65
3.6.3 Functional certainty P. 66
3.6.4 System benefits P. 66
3.7 RHEINZINK-“Solar PV Sanding System“
and “Solar PV Click Roll Cap System“ P. 70
4. SEAMED WALL CLADDINGS

4.1 Substructure P. 72
4.2 Detail design P. 75
4.2.1 Window opening with panel arrangement P. 75
4.2.1.1 Window connections P. 76
4.2.2 Base detail P. 78
4.2.3 Outside corners of building P. 79
4.2.4 Inside corners of building P. 79
5. ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEM

5.1 Applicable standards and additional requirements P. 80
5.2 Dimensions for bracket-mounted exterior systems P. 81
5.2.1 Data/dimensions for suspended roof gutters P. 83
5.2.2 Data/dimensions of gutter brackets P. 84
5.2.3 Expansion elements for bracket-mounted roof gutters P. 86
5.3 Gutter accessories P. 88
5.4 Rainwater downpipes commensurate with DIN EN 612 P. 88
6. RHEINZINK FOR COPINGS

6.1 Sheet metal work for all coping areas P. 90
6.2 Jointing techniques P. 94
6.3 Design of flashing joints to accommodate expansion P. 95
7. Maximum distance for expansion elements

for gutters and building profiles P. 96
8. Standards/guidelines P. 97
9. Contacts P. 101
2nd Edition, January 2010

MATERIAL 1.
1. Material Country-specific deviations from

standards, guidelines and tables,
1.1 Introduction are summarized in Chapter 8.
This booklet is an important guide
for everyone working and design- Sustainable value
ing with RHEINZINK. It is a valu- With a lifetime spanning several
able addition to other planning generations, RHEINZINK is a ma-
documents, both at the construc- terial that sets standards. The 30-
tion site and in the office. Included year guarantee underscores the
in this booklet are basic installation durability of this 100% recyclable
techniques and standard details, material. This creates a sense of
along with tables, which must be additional security.
followed for the proper installation
of RHEINZINK.
These installation instructions can-

not allow for all structural problems
or special solutions and do not pre-
clude independent thinking or ac-
tions. This booklet provides basic
comprehensive information about
the material for both the novice
and the experienced tradesman or
architect. It also serves as an ex-
cellent reference book for stand-
ard roof and curtain wall standing
seam systems.
1. MATERIAL
1.2 Alloy and quality* ZINK production is at the lower

According to DIN EN 988, RHEIN- end of the scale.
ZINK material is titanium zinc. State-of-the art facilities, well
RHEINZINK-alloy consists of elec- thought-out logistics and favour-
trolytic high-grade pure zinc with a able processing properties attest
purity of 99.995 %, conforming to to this. Environmentally-conscious
DIN EN 1179. The alloy has ex- actions are documented by means
act percentages of copper and ti- of the Environmental Management
tanium. RHEINZINK-products are System ISO 14001:2004 and test-
certified according to DIN EN ISO ed and certified by the TÜV Rhein-
9001:2008 and are subject to vol- land Group.
untary testing by TÜV Rheinland Other significant aspects of the
Group (the relevant local inspec- overall ecological assessment of
tion and monitoring body) accord- zinc are:
ing to the stringent requirements of ■■ Natural material
the Quality Zinc Criteria Catalogue ■■ Low energy input for produc-
(available upon request). tion
■■ Durability
1.3 Ecological relevance** ■■ Low rate of corrosion
RHEINZINK is a natural material, ■■ An established cycle
which meets today’s strict ecolog- for recyclable material
ical requirements in many areas. ■■ High percentage of recycling
Environmental protection is evi-
dent in the production, transporta- Other significant properties of zinc
tion and installation of this material. are:
Compared with other building ma- ■■ Vital trace element
terials, CO2 utilization for RHEIN- ■■ Extensive resources
* RHEINZINK – Applications in Architecture Chap. I. 2.2

** RHEINZINK – Applications in Architecture Chap. I. 2.1
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MATERIAL 1.
RHEINZINK has been declared as 1.4 Proper shielding is provided

an environmentally sound building against electromagnetic
product according to ISO 14025 radiation
Type III by the German Institute There is a lot of controversy con-
Construction and Environment. cerning electromagnetic radia-
The environmental product dec- tion. Within this context, the Inter-
laration includes the entire life cy- national Society for Electrosmog
cle of RHEINZINK-products, from Research [Die Internationale Ges-
raw material extraction to produc- ellschaft für Elektrosmogforschung
tion and use phase, right up to the (IGEF e.V.)] has ascertained the
end-of-life stage and recycling. An shielding properties of RHEIN-
integral part of the environmental ZINK. The result: over 99 % of ex-
product declaration is a life cycle isting electromagnetic radiation
assessment (LCA) according to is shielded. Biological tests con-
ISO 14040 (declaration avail- ducted on individuals confirm the
able upon request). technical measured values and in-
dicate – particularly in grounded
conditions – a harmonizing effect
on the heart, circulation and nerv-
ous system. Increased relaxation
is evident.
RHEINZINK
1. MATERIAL
1.1 1.5 Identification

1.1 RHEINZINK-sheets and
-coils: serial number stam-
RHEINZINK ping of the underside of the
DE EN 612 Zn DN 100 0,7
MADE IN GERMANY HSF
metal in blue (in two lines)
1.2 Eaves gutters and rainwater
1.2
downpipes: serial number
stamping – embossed stamp
1.3 Accessories for roof drainage
systems: embossed stamp
RHEINZINK
1.4 Pallets containing roof drai-

333
nage system products: ad-
hesive labels on packaging
1.3
containing detailed product
RHEINZINK
data
0,70 RHEINZINK
1.4
RHEINZINK
RHEINZINK
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MATERIAL 1.
1.6 Material properties

■■ Density (spec. weight)
7.2 g/cm3
■■ Melting point 418 °C
■■ Recrystallisation temperature
> 300 °C
■■ Coefficient of thermal
expansion in rolling direction*
2.2 mm/m · 100 K
■■ Metal thickness
Metal Nominal size (girth)

thickness
mm
1000 670 600 500 400 333 280 250 200
1.20 8.64 5.79 5.18 4.32 3.46 2.88 2.42 2.16 1.73
1.00 7.20 4.82 4.32 3.60 2.88 2.40 2.02 1.80 1.44
0.80 5.76 3.86 3.46 2.88 2.30 1.92 1.61 1.44 1.15
0.70 5.04 3.38 3.02 2.52 2.02 1.68 1.41 1.26 1.01
Table 1: Table of weights for standard nominal size and metal thickness in kg/m
* RHEINZINK – Applications in Architecture Chap. I. 2.2.5/I. 3.3

1. MATERIAL
1.7.1 RHEINZINK-bright rolled

This application can be used for
all sheet metal work using stand-
ing seam and soldering techniques.
The time required for the natural
patina to develop depends on the
application, roof pitch, etc.
Fig. 1: RHEINZINK-surfaces bright
rolled, „preweathered pro blue-grey“ 1.7.2 R HEINZINK-
and „preweathered pro graphite-grey“ „preweathered pro blue-
grey“/„preweathered pro
1.7 Surfaces graphite-grey“
The surface finishes of the upper The „preweathered pro blue-grey“
and undersides of RHEINZINK are surface quality was developed
visually different because of the by RHEINZINK many years ago,
grain of the metal. Coils and sheets specifically for areas in which
are marked on the underside of the the appearance of a „finished“
metal with a serial number stamp. or weathered RHEINZINK-sur-
The direction of rolling of the metal face was required upon comple-
is clearly evident. tion of the project. Since 2003, a
Please watch for the following when “preweathered pro graphite-grey”
handling the material: surface quality has also been
■■ the upper side should always available.
be visible The pre-weathering process uti-
■■ for panel lengths of ≤ 1.0 m, lized by RHEINZINK, which is
each piece should be laid unique worldwide, has two distinct
uniformly, in the direction of advantages: the etching affords the
rolling surface the appearance of a pat-
ina, which would otherwise take
years to develop naturally. The
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MATERIAL 1.
RHEINZINK-quality „preweath- is also achieved. This protective

ered pro graphite-grey“ is darker film will allow oil-free forming in
and has as a rule a light green roll-formers.
sheen to it like slate. The natural
surface properties are preserved Note:
during the etching process – the Generally speaking, in order to
surface can be soldered without prevent potential colour variations,
pre-treatment and the patina de- it is recommended that material for
velops as it would naturally. “Ag- a project be ordered at the same
ing with dignity” is not prevented; time so that it all comes from the
this has been proven in the field for same production batch. Surface
many decades. colour variations are purely visual
To the greatest possible extent, the and, as the patina forms, the col-
material reduces the reflections ours will even out. In order to pro-
typical of thin sheet metal (appear- tect the surface during installation,
ance of oil canning). In 1988, a transportation and storage and
large scale plant was put into op- from negative external influences
eration, in which up to 1000 mm during the construction phase, the
wide (blue-grey) and 700 mm visible face of façade systems is
(graphite-grey) wide coils were covered with a plastic film.
cleaned and scoured prior to etch- This is self-adhesive protective
ing. The result of etching is a uni- plastic film which is applied at the
form colour, which cannot, how- plant and should be removed im-
ever, be compared to a RAL col- mediately after installation, at the
our. The material, which is fully re- end of each work day.
cyclable, is largely protected from
traces of handling, such as finger-
prints, by means of an organic sur-
face treatment. Greater protection
during storage and transportation
1. MATERIAL
Waviness
Coils
The appearance of slight undula-
tions is characteristic of thin sheet
metal and is not treated in any way.
These waves (oil canning) are the
result of natural internal stresses
within the material, after undergo-
ing coiling and de-coiling proce-
dures in the plant as well as corre- Fig. 2: RHEINZINK-bright rolled sur-
sponding forming processes (pro- face, VITRA Administrative Building in
filing, etc.) during fabrication and CH-Birsfelden
installation.
When light is reflected on the Sheets
bright-rolled surface, its changing Optimum surface evenness is
appearance is much more notice- achieved by using sheets, which
able. As the patination process con- RHEINZINK produces and supplies
tinues, this perception decreases. If in lengths of up to 6 m. Wave di-
aesthetics are important, for e.g. mensions are subjected to strict con-
for façades and roofs, ”preweath- trols and may not exceed the value
ered pro blue-grey” or ”preweath- defined according to DIN EN 988,
ered pro graphite-grey” is recom- which is 2 mm per m. RHEINZINK-
mended. standards stipulate a max. of one
wave, 1 mm high, per m of panel
length.
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MATERIAL 1.
1.8 R
esponse to external tend to corrode metal if they are
influences in contact with moisture.
■■ A suitable underlay should be
1.8.1 I nstallation under other installed between RHEINZINK-
metals sections and these building ma-
Absolutely safe: terials.
■■ Aluminium, bright rolled ■■ Installation sequence:
or coated Clean these materials prior to
■■ Lead RHEINZINK-installation (use
■■ Stainless steel temporary protective sheeting
■■ Galvanized steel (rust streak- wherever possible).
ing is possible if the cut edges ■■ De-icing salt, combined with
are unprotected) moisture, will corrode metal
Questionable:
■■ Copper 1.8.4 I nfluence of oil heating
systems
1.8.2 I nstallation under other Due to the contents and additives
building materials contained in heating oil, discolour-
Questionable: ation of RHEINZINK-surfaces can
■■ unprotected, bituminous water- occur where oil heating is used.
proof sheeting for roofs without This happens to all roofing mate-
granular coating (oxide acid rial; it is a visual impairment and
corrosion) does not affect durability.
■■ PVC-roofing sealants
(hydrochloric acid emissions) Note:
The owner must be made aware of
1.8.3 Installation with other this phenomenon. Discolouration
building materials, includ- does not occur when gas heating
ing mortar systems are used.
■■ Mineral-containing materials
such as lime, cement and plaster
2 . PROCESSING
2. Processing
2.1 Storage and Transportation*

Always store and transport RHEIN
ZINK-products under dry and well-
ventilated conditions.
Dia. 1.1: Storage and transportation Dia. 1.2: Storage and transportation of
of coils, (diagram) profiles, panels, (diagram)
Note:
A dry ventilated area is required
for proper storage at the construc-
tion site. This must be arranged
with the construction supervisor.
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PROCESSING 2 .
Fig. 3: Tensile seam test in the RHEIN- Fig. 4: Metallographic cross section
ZINK-Quality Control Dept. of a flexural test piece after a 180°
fold, without an intermediate layer,
parallel to rolling direction
2.2 Processing
2.2.1 Marking
■■ Use soft pens; do not use
sharp, pointed objects (mark-
ing tools, pocket knives).
2 . PROCESSING
2.2.2 Jointing techniques* 2.2.2.2 Seaming Techniques

Double standing seams, angled
2.2.2.1 Soft soldering standing seams, double angled
■■ material bonded and water- standing seams, roll cap seams
proof connection of water-
bearing profile seams in just 2.2.2.3 Lapped joints
one operation (gutters, valleys, ■■ Suitable for valleys on scal-
copings); install expansion loped roofs, such as brick tile,
elements (see Tab. 17, 20, 21). slate, etc.
■■ Overlap widths
Accessories and tools: valley pitch ≥ 15°,
■■ Soldering iron (chisel-shaped min. 150 mm;
copper bit), weight > 350 g, valley pitch ≥ 22°,
500 g is better min. 100 mm
■■ Flux by Felder ZD-pro; for the ■■ Profile joint design using feath-
“graphite-grey pro” surface, er edging
also use the solvent by Felder
■■ solder, low in antimony, DIN 2.2.3 F orming
EN 29453 S-Pb 60 Sn 40, ma (bending and folding)
nufacturer’s ID: L-Pb Sn 40 (Sb) When machine forming or form-
ing manually, a bending radius of
Note: R ≥ 1.75 mm must be ensured.
Please see ”RHEINZINK-Soft Sol-
dering Instructions”.
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PROCESSING 2 .
2.2.4 Adhesive Fastening*

■■ For decades, it has been the
norm to use adhesives to fasten
copings (see A.i.d.A Chap. V.
3.1 Enkolit®).
■■ For some years now, adhesives
have been used successfully
with metal façades (e.g. Flat-
lock tile system). In extremely
unfavourable conditions, such
as Fig. 5: Apply Enkolit® with notched
– location of the structure trowel
– large metal widths
fluttering sounds are significant-
ly reduced when adhesives are
used (e.g. on metal brackets).
■■ The manufacturer’s guidelines
for suitable polyurethane ad-
hesives must be followed for
the applications mentioned
above.
Fig. 6: RHEINZINK®-Flat-lock tiles –

bonding to middle metal bracket
using PU-adhesive
* RHEINZINK – Applications in Architecture Chap. V. 3.1

2 . PROCESSING
2.3 Material temperature 2.4 T hermal expansion

≥ 10 °C: and contraction*
Forming without taking additional For roofing and façade cladding
action or precautions. (Panel length), sheet metal work
< 10 °C: and roof drainage systems (pro-
For work involving impact folding file length), thermal expansion and
and for manual operations, the contraction must be taken into ac-
area should be preheated to the count during design and construc-
required temperature, e.g. with a tion.
hot air dryer.
Preheating must always occur si- Proper structural measures must be
multaneously to forming. If addi- implemented, particularly for
tional costs for this procedure have ■■ penetrations
not been included in the estimate, ■■ hips, valleys, eaves, ridges
these should be discussed and and verges, i.e. panels or pro-
clarified with construction manage- files must be installed so that
ment prior to work commencement. expansion is guaranteed.
Soft soldering can be done regard-
less of material temperature.
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PROCESSING 2 .
Calculation formula:
I = l0 ·  · 
Formula symbols:
I: Thermal expansion (mm)
l0: Length is the measured

length (m)**
Fig. 7: Roof area with many pen-
: Temperature difference be- etrations
tween the actual temperature
during installation and the Example A:
maximum or minimum instal- Linear elongation
lation temperature Tverl (K)*** (theoretical values)
■■ Installation temperature of
: Expansion coefficient RHEINZINK 15 °C
2.2 mm/ (10 m · 10 K) ■■ Panel length: 16.0 m

** Distance between the fixed Expansion:
point and connection/termi- 2.2 mm
16 m · · 65 K = 22.9 mm
nation 10 m · 10 K
*** Expansion: Tmax - Tverl Contraction:

Contraction: Tverl - Tmin 2.2 mm
16 m · · 35 K = 12.3 mm
Tmin = -20°, 253 K 10 m · 10 K
Tmax= +80°, 353 K
2 . PROCESSING
0m 5.30 m
nel leng
th 16.0 1/3 = ~
Total pa .80 m
rea 3
= ~ 10.7
0m fi xe d clip a
2/3 3.0 0 m
9.20 m
9°
Dia. 2.1: Example, pent roof, roof pitch 9°, panel length 16 m
Example B: Contraction:
Thermal expansion (field-related Eave
values) 2.2 mm
9.2 m · · 35 K = 7.1 mm
■■ Installation temperature 10 m · 10 K
RHEINZINK 15 °C
■■ Panel length 16.0 m Ridge
■■ Roof pitch 9° 2.2 mm
3.8 m · · 35 K = 2.9 mm
■■ Fixed clip area 3.0 m 10 m · 10 K
Expansion: Note:
Eave Through heat irradiation, material
2.2 mm temperature can deviate signifi-
9.2 m · · 65 K = 13.2 mm
10 m · 10 K cantly from the ambient tempera-
ture. Depending on roof pitch, time
Ridge of day, season and orientation of
2.2 mm the surface to the sun, temperature
3.8 m · · 65 K = 5.4 mm
10 m · 10 K differences of up to 100 K are pos-
sible (-20 °C to 80 °C).
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PROCESSING 2 .
Intersections and thermal Bay width 430 mm

expansion Roof length > 3.0 m
Practical experience; forced ther-
mal expansion
Intersections without the possi-

bility of thermal expansion
Linear seam: double standing seam Intersection
system
Cross-joint: single seam without/ Dia. 2.2:
with soldered continuous cleat Pent roof, roof pitch 35°, Division
■■ staggered cross-seam (half a of panels with mirror cladding (dis-
panel length – see Dia. 2.2) placed cross-seam by half a panel
length)
Due to the varying degrees of lin- ■■ All panels below and above
ear elongation of adjoining panels are fastened with sliding clips;
caused by changes in temperature, the cross-seam does not func-
expansion cracks are inevitable or tion as an expansion element.
predetermined. ■■ No clips may be used in the
If “mirror cladding” (staggered upper back-fold of the lower
cross-seam by half a panel length) panels.
has been requested by the custom- ■■ Arrange fixed clip areas ac-
er for reasons of aesthetics, the cording to Dia. 6.1, Page 43.
joined panels have to be treated
as one single length, as far as the
layout of fixed/sliding clips is con-
cerned.
For the angled standing seam
system starting at a roof pitch of
≥ 25°, thermal linear expansion is
possible through the seam.
2 . PROCESSING
Intersection without the option of Bay width 430 mm

expansion Roof length > 3.0 m
Linear seam: double standing seam
system
Cross-seam: single seam without/
with soldered continuous cleat
■■ staggered cross-seam (length
Intersection
of displacement ~ 30 cm see
Dia. 2.3) Dia. 2.3 – Example D:
Pent roof, roof pitch 35°, division of
In the angled standing seam sys- panels with a minor staggered cross-
tem, varying degrees of linear de- seam
formation caused by changes in
temperature do not result in forced
thermal expansion, which is differ-
ent from the double standing seam
system.
In the case of slight cross-seam

offset, e.g. 30 cm, for the double
standing seam system the following
alternative solution is possible:
■■ ”Seam-in-seam cross-seam
design” (see RHEINZINK –
Applications in Architecture
Chap. III. 1.3).
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PROCESSING 2 .
Bay width 430 mm 2.5 Fastening*

Roof length > 3.0 m The type of fastening and the ar-
rangement thereof, depends not
only on the nature of the substruc-
ture, but also on the dimensions
and the function of the elements to
be fastened. Distinctions are made
Intersection
between direct, indirect and ad-
Dia. 2.4 – Example E: hesive fastening. Indirect fasten-
Pent roof, roof pitch 35°, division of ing guarantees linear expansion
panels with continuous cross-seams of the material brought about by
a change in temperature
Intersection with expansion pos- ■■ in the case of panels, by using
sibilities sliding clips
Linear seam: angled standing seam ■■ in the case of profiles (copings),
or double standing seam by using continuous cleats, in-
Cross joint: single seam without/ cluding expansion elements
with soldered continuous cleat Direct fastening of profiles (e.g.
■■ Linear cross-seam (see Dia. 2.4) flashing strips) using nails, screws
■■ The standing seam can be de- or rivets, is permitted for lengths of
signed as a turned down seam. up to 3,0 m. If the joints of indi-
(see Chap. 3, Dia. 8.2/8.3) vidual lengths (gutters, sheet met-
This technique has been the norm al profiles, etc.) are connected by
for decades. soft-soldering, expansion elements
must be installed (see Tables 17,
20, 21).

3. ROOFING SYSTEMS – SEAMED ROOF COVERINGS
3. R
HEINZINK-Roofing Systems ■■ Vapour barrier, airtight con-
– Seamed Roof Coverings nection, Sd-value, depending
on length/pitch of roof
3.1 Roof designs ■■ thermal insulation (DIN 4108)
Ventilated and non-ventilated roofs ■■ breather membrane (optional)
must be planned and designed ac- also functions as an erection
cording to DIN 4108-3. cover (Dia. 3.1)
■■ Height of ventilated space
3.1.1 V entilated designs – ■■ Supporting structure: wooden
component layers sheathing
■■ Inner cladding/installation level ■■ Function level (Dia. 3.2)
■■ RHEINZINK-Roofing
Roof pitch Ventilated space Intake/exhaust

Min. height mm ventilation openings
Min. net width mm
≥ 3° to ≤ 15° (≤ 5°*1) 80 (100*1) 40 (60*1) *2

> 15° 40 30 *2
Tab. 2: Height of ventilated space in relation to roof pitch

*1 With a roof pitch of DN ≤ 5°, gabled roofs can be ventilated from eave to
eave – with a building width of max. 30 m, a vapour barrier of Sd ≥ 100 m is
required or calculated proof of moisture
*2 In areas of extreme weather, always use sealant tapes in double standing
seams up to ≥ 2 m in roof incline above the enclosed building space.
Isolated cases: Ventilating cross sections are controlled values; deviations

are possible in isolated cases, provided there is substantiating evidence!
Functional efficiency of the ventilation system is not automatically restricted
by reduced values. For measures involving the application of underlays
and sealant tapes, please see Chapter 3.1.3.
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ROOFING SYSTEMS – SEAMED ROOF COVERINGS 3.
1 Dia. 3.1:
2
3
Ventilated roof structure with
4 non-ventilated supporting
5 structure and fully insulated
6 rafters
7
8
9
10
1 RHEINZINK-standing seam roof

2 Wooden sheathing 24mm/160mm max., GK 0 (not impregnated),
DIN 68 800
3 Beams, GK 0 (not impregnated), DIN 68 800, height of ventilated
space (see Table 2)
4 Breather membrane Sd-value1 ≤ 0,2 m (optional)
5 Fully insulated rafters, dimensioning according to En EV, compliance with
min. values according to DIN 4108 for the individual components is a must
6 Rafters GK 0 (not impregnated), DIN 68 800
7 Plywood sheets as summer thermal insulation (BFU- or OSB-boards
as a heat dampening storage layer)
8 Airtight layer with a vapour barrier function, UV-resistant, Sd-Value
≥ 2,0 m, please see table
Sd-Value outer, Sd0 Sd-Value inner, Sd1
≤ 0.1 m ≥ 0.1 m
≤ 0.3 m; ≤ 0.2 m* ≥ 0.2 m

* Avoid use of chemi-
> 0.3 m ≥ 6 x Sd0 cal wool preservatives
9 Installation level
10 Inner cladding
1
d-Value of breather membrane should be smaller than the Sd-Value of the air-
S
tight layer.
1 Dia. 3.2:
2 Ventilated roof structure with
3 structured underlay
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1 RHEINZINK-standing seam roof

2 Structured underlay at roof pitches ≤ 15°
3 Nominal thickness of sheathing 24 mm/160 mm, GK 0 (not impreg-
nated), DIN 68 800 or plywood sheet BFU/OSB
4 Ventilated layer, height of ventilated space (see Table 2)
5 Thermal insulation, dimensioning according to EN EV; compliance with
min. values for an individual component as per DIN 4108 is a must
6 Rafters GK 2 (impregnated), DIN 68 800
7 Plywood as summer thermal insulation (BFU or OSB boards as a
heat dampening storage layer) (optional)
8 Airtight layer with a vapour barrier function, UV-resistant, Sd-Value
≥ 2,0 m, please see table
Sd-Value outer, Sd0 Sd-Value inner, Sd1
≤ 0.1 m ≥ 0.1 m
≤ 0.3 m; ≤ 0.2 m* ≥ 0.2 m
> 0.3 m ≥ 6 x Sd0 * Avoid use of chemi-

cal wool preservatives
9 Installation level
10 Inner cladding
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Specifications for suitable struc- 3.1.2 Non-ventilated designs

tured underlays are available upon There are various possibilities for
request. planning and designing non-ven-
tilated structures.
Other solutions for ventilated roof We have extensive experience
structures with the following designs:
■■ Mounted structures ■■ Rockwool-Prodach-insulation
■■ On roof insulation elements system
■■ FOAMGLAS® using claw
Note: plates/metal rails
The Sd-Value of the airtight layer is ■■ Bauder PIR MDE
based on normal room tempera- ■■ Puren M – insulation element
ture. for metal roof
Buildings used for special purpos- ■■ Fully insulated rafter with and
es (swimming pools, hospitals, etc.) without wooden sheathing
always require a special moisture (wood moisture ≤ 20 mass- %)
proofing as per DIN 4108. or BFU/OSB boards
Roof design recommendations are

available upon request.
Our application engineering con-
sultants are also available to help
you on site.
3.1.3 Underlays If an erection cover is required, but

General there is no breather membrane/
When RHEINZINK is installed on subroof (structurally impossible),
wooden sheathing – with or with- we recommend the solution depict-
out impregnation – no underlay is ed in Table 3 (page 32) for ven-
required. In the case of plywood, or tilated structures and the solution
large-sized roof sheathing, a struc- presented in Table 4 (page 33) for
tured underlay must always be used non-ventilated structures.
(regardless of the roof pitch).
■■ No underlay on wooden 3.1.4 Structured underlays
sheathing Criteria used to evaluate a suit-
■■ Structured underlay for exten- able structured underlay
sive substructures ■■ The structured mats recom-
■■ Structured underlay for all non- mended by RHEINZINK with/
ventilated substructures without felt should have a netto
thickness of ~ 7 mm.
Note: ■■ The underlay beneath the
Underlays that store moisture may structured mat may not be-
not be used. The double installa- come adhered to the metal un-
tion of underlays is only possible derside.
if a structured underlay is used as ■■ The underlay should not trans-
the upper layer (Example: V13 + port moisture capillary.
Enka®-Vent). ■■ The underlay should not store
moisture.
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Fig. 8: Application: Eave detail of Fig. 9: Structured underlay, installa-

standing seam roof with structured tion above wooden sheathing
underlay
Fig. 10: Structured mat without un-

derlay, Enka®-Vent
Ventilated roof structures ■■ roof

RHEINZINK-ventilated roofs are ■■ ventilation layer with sufficient
a clam shell structural design, di- air intake and exhaust openings
vided into three layers: ■■ supporting structure with wind-
proofing, thermal insulation and
an airtight vapour barrier
Roof pitch Highly Recom- Not

recommended mended Permitted permitted
RHEINZINK-Click Roll ≥ 3° 1 2 / 4
Cap System > 15° 1 2 4 /
Double Standing Seam ≥ 3° 1 2 2 3/4

System > 15° 1 2 4 /
Angled Standing Seam

System
 European lowland ≥ 25° 1 2 2/4 /
 High alpine region ≥ 35° 1 2 2/4 /
Table 3: Sub-roofs, underlays and sealant tapes for ventilated design in relation
to the climate at the building site.
Legend for Tables 3 and 4:

1 No underlay with rainproof underlay, breather membrane, under-roof,
etc. (according to Professional Regulations of Roofers – Fachregeln
des Dachdeckerhandwerks)
2 Structured underlay e. g. Colbond, Enka®-Vent on underlay, Bauder-
Top-Vent 02 NSK, Dörken-Delta-Trela, DuPont-Tyvek Metall, Klöber-
Permo sec
32|33
Non-ventilated roof structures ■■ roofing, including a structured

Non-ventilated roofs covered with underlay for moisture compen-
RHEINZINK are single shell struc- sation
tures, which are divided into two ■■ a supporting structure with wind-
layers: proofing, thermal insulation and
an airtight vapour barrier
Roof pitch Highly Not

recommended Permitted permitted
RHEINZINK-Click Roll ≥ 3° 2 2 4
Cap System > 15° 2 2 4
Double Standing Seam ≥ 3° 2 2 3/4

System > 15° 2 2 4
Angled Standing Seam

System
 European lowland ≥ 25° 2 2 4
 High alpine region ≥ 35° 2 2 4
Table 4: Design of underlays and sealant tapes for non-ventilated structures in re-
lation to the climate at the building site
3 underlay (V 13 or similar) supplemented with a RHEINZINK-Sealant

tape
4 underlay (e.g. V 13 or similar)
For roof pitches of ≥ 3° - ≤ 7° and in the event of ice dams, a sealant tape
should be installed into the seam in the eaves.
Comments pertaining to Tables Notes:

3 and 4: ■■ For standing seam roofs, ma-
The choices given in the tables be- chine seaming is preferred,
low are based on the norm. De- due to a tighter seam.
viations are possible in considera- ■■ Due to the drying behaviour
tion of: of plywood sheets (plywood,
■■ Detailed design OSB-sheets, etc.), roof insula-
■■ Roof geometry/landscape tion systems and other large
(penetrations) surface area substructures,
■■ Regional climate conditions structured underlays should
(drifting snow, ice dams, hu- always be used.
midity, rain, wind conditions, ■■ underlays or membranes per-
sandstorms) meable to diffusion are only
■■ Roofing requirements for spe- suited for ventilated structures
cial purpose buildings (e.g. for roof pitches of ≥ 15°, if
hospitals, swimming pools, they do not store water.
etc.) ■■ Apart from its function as a va-
■■ Engineering design, insulation pour pressure equalizing layer,
(watch gradient of vapour the structured underlay offers
pressure) other benefits as well. For ex-
RHEINZINK-Application Enginee- ample, noise reduction up to
ring in Datteln must be consulted 8 dbA, melt water removal,
on deviations. improved material expansion,
tolerance equalizer vis-à-vis
nail heads, no adhesion of bi-
tuminous underlays, etc.
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■■ In heavy snowfall areas (high ■■ The installation of sealant

alpine regions, etc.), a RHEIN- tapes provides the standing
ZINK-Sealant tape should be seam with increased imperme-
installed into the double stand- ability. Installation depends on
ing seams ≥ 2,0 m from the the situation (roof landscape),
outer edge of the building in climate, type of roof (e.g. bar-
the direction of the roof gradi- rel roof).
ent to avoid melt water pen- ■■ In the case of bituminous un-
etration (Dia. 5.1). derlays, a double underlay is
■■ Structured underlays are al- not permitted because of the
ways required in the tropics. danger of moisture build-up
The height of standing seams and storage between the lay-
should always be increased to ers. However, installing struc-
minimum 35 mm (downpours). tured underlays on bituminous
Pay close attention to the sub- underlays is possible when
structures used specific to the renovating.
country in question – please
contact our regional consultant.
3.2 RHEINZINK-Roofing* 3.2.1 Seam Systems

Selecting the seaming system, as
Roof pitch Roof pitch
well as additional measures, de-
Deg. ° ca. percent %
pends on the roof pitch. As a rule,
(cm/m)
seam systems are used to ensure
3 5 rainproof roofing.
7 12
10 17
15 27
20 36
25 47
30 58
Table 5: Conversion table for roof

pitch – degree in percentages
* RHEINZINK-Applications in Architecture Chap. III.
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3.2.2 D esign recommendations Rainproof under-roof

for ventilated metal roof Under-roofs are designed with the
systems with water-bear- aid of waterproof sheeting. The
ing layers seam and butt joints must also be
Underlays consist of suspended or waterproof.
free spanned breather membranes ■■ The counter-battening is not in-
according to EN 13859, which tegrated.
support the roof in its rainproofing ■■ Perforations caused by fasten-
function. ers can be sealed with sealant
■■ Overlap of at least 10 cm on tapes.
the edges ■■ Penetrations must be rainproof.
■■ Fastened to the rafters
Waterproof under-roof
Rainproof underlay This variation is designed with
Sub-coverings are made up of watertight sheeting and watertight
overlapping roofing membranes seam and joint areas.
or sheets supported by the sub- ■■ Penetrations are also integrat-
structure. ed and are waterproof.
■■ The counter-battening is in- ■■ Openings and open penetra-
stalled on top and not integrat- tions caused by fasteners are
ed into the subcovering. not permitted.
■■ Sealing strips can be used to
seal perforations caused by
fasteners
Seam systems Roof pitch
Click Roll Cap System ≥ 3°
Double Standing Seam ≥ 3°
Angled Standing Seam ≥ 25°*
Table 6: Selection of roof system subject to roof pitch.

* In regions with heavy snowfall from 35° roof pitch.
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3.2.3 D
esign of standing seam
systems, terminology/
dimensions
~13
Bay width/ca. width of panel –0.0

10
~25 +0.5
9
3-5
Dia. 4.1: Double standing seam, bay Dia. 4.2: Profile dimensions – Dou-
width/panel width ble Standing Seam, manufactured by
machine
Dia. 4.3: Types of panels available

UC OC
OC = over-cloak (overlapping seam)
UC = u
nder-cloak (underlapping
UC
seam)
OC
UC UC
OC OC
3.2.3.1 Sealing seams with

RHEINZINK-sealant
tapes
Dia. 5.1: Location of RHEINZINK-sealant tape
To prevent the sealant tape from

forming ”bowls” during machine
A
seaming and to ensure the func-
B tional efficiency of the seaming
machine:
■■ the over-cloak should be
closed as an angled standing
seam every 50 cm (width of
A The open seam should be pressed clinching pliers);
against the angled seam every ■■ the seams of the installed pan-
50 cm els should be closed immedi-
B ca. 60 mm ately, at the latest by the end
(width of clinching pliers) of the day;
■■ ”Winterset”, if required due
Dia. 5.2: Position of sealant tape; se- to cold ambient temperatures,
quence of installation steps should be set no higher than
level 5.
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≥ 2.0 m 3.2.3.2 P anel width/material

thickness and number
of clips
RHEINZINK-Roofing – seamed
roof coverings are always fastened
indirectly using clips.
m  Static requirements according
.0
≥2 to DIN 1055 Part 4/pr EC1:
Extraction value per clip:
300 N, safety factor 1.5
 Fasteners (nails, etc.) should
be distributed evenly on the
clip.
Note for pent roofs:

Based on practical experience, it is
Dia. 5.3: recommended that panel width be
Isolated case – ice dam formation: limited to 430 mm for mono-pitch
Position of RHEINZINK-sealant tapes roofs with roof overhangs. Material
in the event of ice dam formation, re- thickness should be 0,8 mm.
gional application. Snow guards as This serves to prevent noise which
per country-specific requirements. occurs when the panels bend (max.
20 mm) during strong winds.
Coil width/mm 500 570 600 670 700 800

Panel width/mm* 420 490 520 590 620 720
Panel width/mm** 430 500 530 600 630 730
Material thickness/ 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.8
mm
Wind loads in kN/m2
- 0.3 4/500 4/500 4/500 4/500 4/500 4/400

- 0.6 4/500 4/500 4/500 4/500 4/400 4/400
- 0.9 4/500 4/500 4/500 4/500 4/400 4/400
- 1.2 4/500 4/500 4/500 4/500 4/400 4/400
- 1.5 6/350 6/350 6/350 6/300 6/250 6/250
- 1.8 7/300 7/300 7/300 7/300 7/250 7/250
- 2.1 8/250 8/250 8/250 9/250 9/200 9/200
- 2.4 8/250 8/250 8/250 9/250 9/200
- 2.7 10/200 10/200 10/200 10/200 10/150
- 3.0 11/200 11/200 11/200 11/150
- 3.3 11/200 11/200 11/200 11/150
- 3.6 13/150 13/150 13/150 13/150
- 3.9 13/150 13/150 13/150
- 4.2 15/150 15/100 15/100
- 4.5 15/150 15/100 15/100
- 4.8 17/100 17/100 17/100
- 5.1 17/100 17/100 17/100
Table 7: Min. number of RHEINZINK clips (per m²); maximum space between
clips (mm) in relation to wind loads.
Comments: Wind load tables in Chapter II. 3.1.1. The table can be used for all
fasteners, provided an extraction value of 300 N per clip is guaranteed (see
Chap. II. 3.4.1). Calculating the clips and spaces is based on panel lengths of
ca. 3 m on average.
* panel width when produced manually / ** produced by machine
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3.2.4 S liding clips to ensure 3.2.5 F ixed clips to fasten panels

thermal expansion of on roofing
panels during changes ■■ Panel lengths ≤ 10 m
in temperature (standard case):
■■ For roofing panel lengths of Fixed clip area ≥ 1 m to 3 m
> 3 m to ≤ 10 m (standard ■■ Panel lengths of ≤16 m (only
case) possible up to 30° roof pitch):
For panel lengths >10 m to Fixed clip area 3 m
≤ 16 m, long sliding clips 1-3 m 1-3 m 1-3 m 1-3 m
should be used.
■■ For façade cladding panel
lengths of > 1 m
■■ If there are penetrations on roof
surfaces, please take fixed clip
areas into account (see Dia. 7) 1/2 1/2 2/3 1/3 3/4 1/4 top
3° > 3°-10° > 10°-30° > 30°
Dia. 6.1: Schematic depiction; ar-

range fixed clips according to roof
pitch*
* ZVSHK (Sheet Metal Standards)

Fig. 11: RHEINZINK-sliding clips (pre-assembled) and fixed clips
~11 ~40
~30
14 ~27
23~27
~85
50 ~30
Dia. 6.2: Dimensions of pre-assembled Dia. 6.3: Dimension of fixed clips,

sliding clips, material thickness: lower material thickness: 0.8 mm
part 0.8 mm, upper part 0.7 mm
3.2.6 Panel length*

Panel lengths of ≤ 10 m, (stand-
ard case). If the panel is > 10 m to
≤ 16 m and particularly if there are
penetrations in the roofing, please
contact a RHEINZINK-application
engineer.
* RHEINZINK-Applications in Architecture, Chap. III. 1, III. 2
44|45
Dia. 7:
3.2.6.1 Application
6 Fixed clip area for hipped
roof with expansion strips
7
■■ Roof pitch 9°
■■ Panel length 16 m
3
■■ staggered position with
4 5
roof penetrations (see
examples of calcula-
tions Chap. 2.4)
2 If penetrations are > 3 m

8
wide (elevator shafts, etc.),
Direction of expansion
Layout of fixed clips expansion strips should be
Expansion strips
Hip/ridge/verge batten
installed on the sides in or-
der to accommodate later-
al expansion.
1
1/3 Penetration outside fixed clip area with

expansion strip
2 Penetration within fixed clip area without
expansion strip
4/5 Penetrations arranged in a row, elevated
design recommended
6 Fixed clip area
7 Hip
8 Ridge
3.2.7 Cross-joint design
≥ 60 mm
≥ 80 mm Expansion
area ≥10 mm
*
Expansion area
≥10 mm *
Dia. 8.1.1: Stepped falls connected Dia. 8.1.2: Stepped falls connected
via ”pinched seam”; Roof structure via ”turned down” seam; structured
according to Dia. 3.1 underlay (example), roof structure
according to Dia. 3.2
A Back-fold of upper panel

B Expansion area ≥ 10 mm
C Back-fold cleat ca.15 mm
(stiffens the edge)
D Width of cleat ca. 40 mm
≥10°
E Width of soldering ca. 10 mm
A F
F Back-fold of lower panel
B C D E
G ca. 30-50 mm
G Overlap area of upper panel
ca. 250 mm
Dia. 8.2: Cross-joint: single seam with
continuous soldered cleat
46|47
A Expansion area ≥ 10 mm*

B Back-fold upper panel
≥ 30 mm*
C Back-fold lower panel
≥ 40 mm*
* If panel lengths are > 10 m,

A B C
increase expansion area to
≥ 25° 15 mm (see Chap. 2.4 –
examples).
Dia. 8.3: Cross-joint: single seam
Cross-joint design Roof pitch
Stepped falls (Dia. 8.1.1 and 8.1.2) ≥ 3°
Single seam with continuous soldered cleat

≥ 10°
(Dia. 8.2)
Single seam (Dia. 8.3) ≥ 25°
Table 8: Cross-joint design in relation to roof pitch

3.3 Lightning protection 3.3.1 L ightning current arrester

Within the framework of European and diversions
Standardization, lightning protec- According to standard, RHEIN
tion has been regulated anew and ZINK-roofing systems, roof edg-
implemented by way of Din EN es, fascias and surrounds made
62305 – Lighting Protection. of RHEINZINK in a material thick-
With respect to RHEINZINK-roof- ness of min. 0,70 mm, function as
ing, comprehensive testing was lightning current arresters. Light-
conducted, the results of which ning rods should be placed in the
contributed to the development of ground to divert the lightning cur-
the standard. rent. The function of these conduc-
Part 3 in EN 62305 describes the tors is to divert the lightning current
protection of buildings – Supple- to the grounding system as quickly
mentary Sheet 4 of Part 3 explores as possible. These rods should be
the utilization of metal roofs in the made of aluminium-wrought alloy,
lightning protection system. in order to prevent rust streaking.
Accordingly, RHEINZINK-roofing Certification and technical speci-
systems can be used as outer light- fications of lightning conductor
ning protection. wires, cables and terminals are
For other roofing systems and in the outlined in DIN EN 62305.
case of coated surfaces, individual
certificates may be required. Note:
The supply terminals must be in-
stalled so that thermal expansion of
the roof is not impeded (Fig. 3.)
48|49
3.3.2 R equirements of lightning

protection systems
The requirements to use a lightning
current arrester is regulated in DIN
EN 62305 and is often prescribed
for public buildings such as hospi-
tals, community centres and data
centres. It’s up to homeowners to
make a decision with respect to
their residences. In isolated cases,
we recommend consulting the rel- Fig. 12: Lightning protection system
evant manufacturer. complete with lightning rod on chim-
ney head
3.3.3 Jointing techniques
All of the connections used for
RHEINZINK-roofing systems such
as seaming, edging, folding,
clamping, including the use of
sealant tapes in standing seams,
are approved and suitable con-
nections. The tradesperson must
demonstrate to the installer of the
lightning protection system that the
joints he’s using have been con-
structed according to manufactur-
ers’ guidelines.
Fig. 13: Proper installation allows for Fig. 14: Incorrect installation of light-
thermal expansion of panel ning rod terminal to panel
Wires and cables made of alumin- Approved terminals must be used

ium-wrought alloy should be used to connect the lightning rod to the
to connect the lightning rod from metal roof, so that thermal expan-
the standing seam over the eave sion of the roof and gutter is not
gutters. If galvanized steel is used, impeded. Connecting to the eave
rust streaking could occur over time fold-over could cause damage.
because of the wire.
50|51
Fig. 15: Pent roof ridge Fig. 16: Ridge as eave termination
1
2
3 4
Dia. 10: Pent roof ridge with stand-

Dia. 9: Pent roof ridge with batten ing round seam termination
1 RHEINZINK-coping Note: Not recommended

2 Continuous cleats made of Because the seam termination is too
galvanized steel 1.0 mm long, the expansion distance to the
3 Wooden batten ≥ 60 mm connection profile is deficient and
4 Turned down seam the back-fold of the panel is com-
5 Façade overlap depending on pletely closed, the standing round
height of building ≥ 50 mm seam termination has proven not to
be rainproof.
3.4 Roof detail *

nte
ufka
n Tra
0m m vo
3.4.1 Eave t ~ 20
9
. Haf
nd 1
Absta
3
11
6
2 7
4 1 10
5
12
Dia. 11: Standard eave detail for RHEINZINK-Standing Seam covers, bracket-
mounted gutter with snap-lock bracket according to DIN EN 1462
1 RHEINZINK-Diamond Mesh Sheet; free opening A0 63 %, large air

intake opening (see Tab. 2, P. 26 and notes pertaining to individual
certificates)
2 Gutter with/without slope
3 Lower fascia board
4 Continuous cleats made of galvanized steel; material thickness ≥ 1 mm
if length of side post is ≥ 50 mm
5 RHEINZINK-Eaves Flashing, material thickness ≥ 0.8 mm
6 Back-fold panel, opening ca. 30° (optimum drip behaviour)
7 Hook-in width of eaves flashing ≥ 30 mm
8 Provide space between panel and eaves flashing: ≥ 10 mm (thermal
expansion required)
9 Install first clip directly after eaves flashing (~200 mm)
10 Breather membrane (optional)
11 Height of ventilation space
12 Eaves profile
13 Template for installation assistance for expansion area and folding
52|53
3.4.1.1 Eave terminations
8 13
Dia. 11a: Design variation: Eave ter- Dia. 11c: Design variation: standing
mination standing round diagonal
 machine pre-fabrication possible  pre-fabrication by machine not
 use distance template possible
 use distance template
Dia. 11b: Design variation: stand-

ing straight
 pre-fabrication by machine not
possible
 use distance template
* RHEINZINK – Applications in Architecture Chap. III. 1.3, III. 2.3, III. 3.3
3.4.2 Verge
4b
3
Overlap/drip edge
Height of fascia
1 Distance/drip edge to build-

2 4a ing (see Table 9)
Profile joints: Single seam de-
sign (standard method).
Overlap with feather edging
up to max. 80 mm fascia height
(less important, aesthetically)
1 2 Overlap of vertical building
Dia. 12: Verge with batten and components
RHEINZINK-Verge Profile 3 Connection height of verge
seam
4a Fastening with galvanized
continuous cleats, material
thickness 1.0 mm, with/with-
out return
4b the same as 4a, however,
RHEINZINK, material thick-
ness is 0.8 mm
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≥ 40 mm
≥ 40 mm
height
Seam
12a 12b 12c
height
Seam
12d1 12d2
For panel lengths of up to 6,0 m, 12c Seamed verge as angled

the following detail solutions seam (over-cloak), e.g. for
may be used: barrel roofs and round dor-
12a Verge without batten, con- mers: connection height ca.
nection height (see Tab. 9) 25 mm
12b Seamed verge with upper 12d1 Verge as angled seam
panel termination, standing (under-cloak):
round. Connection height = seam
Connection height (see height
Tab.9). Optimum alignment 12d2 For roof pitches of < 25°,
is attained by using addition- with sealant tapes
al continuous cleats made of
RHEINZINK, material thick-
ness 0.8 mm.
Building height Overlap Distance drip edge Connection height

(m) (mm) (mm) verge**(mm)
<8 ≥ 50 ≥ 20 40 - 60*
8 to 20 ≥ 80 ≥ 20 40 - 60*
> 20 to ≤ 100 ≥ 100 ≥ 20 60 - 100
Table 9: Cover vertical building components and distance (drip edge)

from building
* for roof pitches of ≤ 10° or extreme regional load, a connection height of

60 mm is preferred.
** Coordinate with height of pent roof ridge (aesthetics)
Note:
See Table 2, P. 26 and instructions
for isolated cases.
Depending on the detail design (fas-
cia height/building height), special
structures may be required apart
from continuous cleats made of gal-
vanized steel.
In the case of pent roof ridges, the
height of the fascia is adjusted to the
verge overlap and is thus higher and
wider than described in Table 9.
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3.4.3 Ridge detail for a vented 1 Connection height for roof

gable roof pitches of
6 cm < 5° ≥ 150 mm
6 < 22° ≥ 100 mm
4
3 ≥ 22° ≥ 80 mm
5 2.1 Panel termination, design
1 with turned down seam;
3 cm
not possible with existing
wooden structure
2.2 Pinched seam panel termina-
≥ 6 cm tion
2.1 2.2
3 Spacer block
Dia. 13.1: Ridge for a vented gable 4 Wooden sheathing/
roof, design variation: high design OSB-board
with ventilation cross-sections 5 Perforated sheet, RHEIN-
ZINK-Diamond Mesh Sheet,
A0 63 %, both sides
6 RHEINZINK-Coping with
continuous cleats (galva-
nized steel)
Note:
100 % protection from drifting snow
is only possible by using sub-roofs.
RHEINZINK-design recommen-
dations available upon request or
contact our application engineer-
Fig. 17: Flush ridge termination on
ing consultants.
verge, high design
5 1 Connection heights can be

4
4 cm 2
reduced by up to 60 mm by
1 6 using wider copings.
3 cm 3
Panel terminations:
 pinched seams
(height > 80 mm)
≥ 6 cm  turned-down seam
(height 60-80 mm)
Dia. 13.2: Ridge detail for a vented The panel termination should
gable roof > 25°, design variation: be selected based on the na-
low design with vent cross-sections ture of the load, construction
and roof pitch.
Note: 2 Spacer blocks for ventilation
100 % protection from drifting snow 3 Perforated sheet, RHEIN-
is only possible by using sub-roofs. ZINK-Diamond Mesh Sheet,
RHEINZINK-design recommen- A0 63 %, both sides
dations available upon request or 4 Wooden sheathing/OSB-
contact our application engineering board
consultants. 5 Overlap width = ca. double
the connection height
6 RHEINZINK-Copings with con-
tinuous cleats, galvanized steel
Fig. 18: Flush seamed ridge termina-

tion on verge fascia, low design
58|59
3.3.4 Valley details

Valleys, design variations as per
Table 10.
50 cm
Note: Dia. 14.1: Valley design recessed on
■■ provide for ventilation in sub- both sides without air intake, bonded
structure. so that it is watertight (ca. 50 cm)
■■ Seamed valley can only be up and structured underlay, roof pitch
to 3 m panel length (linear ex- ≥ 3° to ≤ 5°
pansion caused by changes in
temperature).
■■ Design variation for ”recessed
valley”, see Chapter on Roof
Drainage ”boxtype gutter”,
design with overflow gutter,
no air intake, primarily for roof
pitches of ≤ 5°.
Recessed valley without over-
flow gutter, roof pitch > 5° to Dia. 14.2: Valley design with tapered
≤ 10°. panels
■■ Design with tapered panels,
~ 250 mm
alternative solution in the event
≥ 100 mm
that recesses for hollow gut-
ters for roof pitch≥ 5° have not
been considered in the design,
or for aesthetic reasons.
Dia. 14.3: Valley design with single

seam and continuous soldered cleat,
standard size/girth ≥ 800 mm
Note:
The valley pitch is generally small-
er than the roof pitch. If the valley
runs in a 45° angle (top view) to-
ward the eave, the conversion fac-
tor is 1.414.
Given the above-mentioned condi-
Dia. 14.4: Valley design with single
tions, a 10° roof pitch corresponds
seam
to a valley pitch of ca. 7°.
Design of valley joints:
■■ ≤ 10° soft soldering
■■ > 10° see Table 10.
Roof pitch Valley design
≥ 3° - ≤ 5° recessed valley (Dia. 14.1)

> 5° - ≤ 10° recessed valley or tapered panels (Dia. 14.2)
> 10° Valley with soldered cleat (Dia. 14.3)

 soldered, standard
 flanged
≥ 25° Valley with single seam (Dia. 14.4)
Table 10: Valley design depending on roof pitch
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3.4.5 O
ther connection heights/ 3.4.6 D
etails for bituminous roof
measures edge sealing
Lateral connection heights:
< 5° = 150 mm 3.4.6.1 R oof edge terminations
< 22° = 100 mm with RHEINZINK-Flat
≥ 22° = 80 mm Roof Edge Expansion
(in the case of tiles, Element (wall, connec-
from top edge of cover tion, verge, etc.)
material 65 mm) Note:
■■ Width of adhesive flange on
Other connection heights for seamed flashing: ≥ 120 mm
roofing: ■■ Protective coating of flashing
■■ Pent roof ridge ≥ 60 mm required up to 2 cm above the
■■ Pent roof ridge on rising wall top edge of roof covering
etc. (see Chapter on Ridge for ■■ Slip flashing
Vented Gable Roof) ■■ Never direct the torch flame
directly onto the expansion el-
Note: ement or the soldered joint of
The standard design for a connec- the RHEINZINK-flashing with-
tion profile on a rising wall calls out taking precautions.
for a water check; if wall material
such as slate, etc. is used, no water
check is required.
3.4.6.2 Eaves flashings, sealing

function
■■ indirect fastening by using con-
tinuous cleats and single clips
made of RHEINZINK
■■ Joint design: soft soldering
■■ Install Flat Roof Edge Expan-
sion Element (see Table 21)
■■ Full-surface protective coat-
ing to non-sealed flashing and
roof drainage system Fig. 19. RHEINZINK-Flat Roof Edge
Expansion Element
Fig. 20: Eaves detail RHEINZINK-

Gutter with eaves flashing and ex-
pansion element
62|63
3.4.6.3 Eaves flashings, sup- 3.5 S afety precautions for seam

porting, non-sealing coverings*
function ■■ Personal safety as per
■■ Bond the eaves flashing up to DIN EN 516
the drip edge with roof sealant ■■ Fall prevention as per
■■ Slip flashings DIN EN 517
■■ Flashing length ≤ 3 m ■■ Snow guard systems accord-
■■ Direct fastening, nails/screws ing to federal/regional country
■■ Loosely overlap profile joints building codes
3-5 cm (seam clip systems)
■■ Suitable full-surface protective ■■ Gutter-/rooftop heat tracing
coating (self-regulating systems)
■■ Lightning protection systems/-
conductor and grounding sys-
tems. Take panel expansion
into account when installing
clips; do not fix to turned-down
edge of eaves. Coordinate
with qualified electricians.
Material for safety precautions

should be selected based on
compatibility with RHEINZINK-
roofing.
* RHEINZINK – Applications in Architecture, Chap. III. 5.3

~ 60 3.6 R
HEINZINK-Click Roll Cap
System
17 3.6.1 System components

The roll cap system is the oldest
~ 47 installation system still in wide use
today. In the case of the RHEIN-
ZINK-Click Roll Cap System, pan-
els up to 6 m long are produced
ex works in a single operation us-
ing profilers. For longer panels,
Dia. 15.1: Dimensions for mobile profilers for construction
RHEINZINK-Click Roll Cap System sites can also be leased. The pre-
profiled roll cap is available in the
standard length of 3 m (lengths of
up to 6 m are available upon re-
quest). The system is suitable for
roof pitches starting at 3° without
undertaking additional sealing
measures. Increased loads will re-
quire the installation of a structured
underlay or weather and rainproof
sub-roofs.
Dia. 15.2: RHEINZINK-Click Roll
Cap System with structured underlay Note:
The SM-SL ”RZ” snow guard brack-
et by SM-Systeme, D-71634 Lud-
wigsburg, is designed specifically
for the RHEINZINK-Click Roll Cap
System.
64|65
3.6.2 Simple Installation

Once the roof area has been di-
vided, the pre-profiled panels are 1
installed at intervals of ca. 50 mm. 2
Using at least two screws, the 3
4
RHEINZINK-Click Roll Cap Fas-
teners are fastened to the substruc-
ture. The capping is clicked directly
on to the fastener and secured to
prevent slipping. Five holes have
been pre-punched in the base of
Dia. 15.4: With the RHEINZINK-
the fastener to accommodate a
Click Roll Cap System, the capping
variety of applications. Based on
is pressed laterally over the fastener,
normal wind loads, the number of
until the cap foot engages audibly
fasteners is 1.5 per m2 in the mid-
(clicks).
dle, 2 per m2 in the edge area and
3 per m2 in the corners. 1 Roll Cap has been roll-formed
specifically to ”click-in”, with
a ca. 6 cm precise-fitting over-
lap to accommodate expan-
sion (see Dia. 15.5)
2 Fastener, galvanized steel with
a double-sided click area and
5 fixing holes, 500 mm long
3 RHEINZINK-panels
4 Click area
mm
500
Dia. 15.3: RHEINZINK-Click Roll

Cap Fastener
3.6.3 Functional Certainty 3.6.4 Advantages of the system

The fastener ensures unimpeded ■■ The four RHEINZINK-system
movement of the RHEINZINK-pan- components: Click Roll Cap
els in the event of linear expansion Fastener, galvanized steel,
due to changes in temperature. ridge termination cap, eaves
Thus, panel lengths of up to 20 m termination cap for roofs and
can easily be realized. Longer façades, roll cap, roll cap ex-
panels can be realized when in- pansion/opening or plug-in
volving RHEINZINK-Application ca. 60 mm (see Dia. 15.5)
Engineering. The panel is fixed at ■■ Rainproof linear seam connec-
one point by notching the foldback tion ≥ 3°
and bending it over the fastener. ■■ Panel length up to 20 m
The special advantages of the fas-
tener are particularly evident in
non-ventilated roofing structures
with insulation on the roof: As this
system requires fewer fixing rails
per insulating panel than other
types of seams, its application is
very economical.
Rivets are used to fix the roll caps
to one bracket in order to prevent
slipping.
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th
ng
le m
r d .0
da p 3
an a
St oll c m
R m
60
~
p
r la
ve
O
Fig. 21: Roll cap fastening to pre- Dia. 15.5: RHEINZINK-Roll Cap,
vent slipping profile joint with plug-in
Arrange roll caps so that the plug- Installation:

in is on the eaves side. The plug-in In order to prevent the Click Roll
offers the potential of an aestheti- Cap panel from damage when
cally pleasing detail. If the roof drilling holes for rivets, a metal an-
pitch is flat, the roll cap plug-in gle should be placed behind the
should be sealed (e.g. ENKOLIT). fastener to protect the panel.
Fig. 22: RHEINZINK-Ridge Fig. 23: RHEINZINK-Eaves

termination termination
The components of the Click Roll

Cap System are finished products,
which present an economical and
visually mature, practical solu-
tion. The RHEINZINK-eaves ter-
mination guarantees straight eave
edge. Forced thermal expansion is
prevented.
68|69
Name Length mm Thickness mm
Fastener, galvanized steel with 500 1.00

5 fixing holes, height 52 or 58 mm
Ridge termination cap 167 0.70
Eaves termination cap for roof and 500 0.80

wall
Pre-profiled roll cap, straight, plug-in 3000* 0.80

on one side ~ 60 mm
Table 11: Components of RHEINZINK-Click Roll Cap system

* other lengths are available upon request
Fig. 24: RHEINZINK-“Solar PV Fig. 25: RHEINZINK-“Solar PV Click

Standing Seam” Roll Cap”
3.7 R HEINZINK-”Solar PV ■■ High energy production, even

Standing Seam” and ”Solar with diffused light or little sun-
PV Click Roll Cap” Systems shine using Triple Junction
RHEINZINK-“Solar PV Standing Technology
Seam” and “Solar PV Click Roll ■■ Roofing or façades cladding
Cap” are the optimum combination and energy extraction in one
of ecological solar energy produc- ■■ Public investment promotion
tion and architectural design using www.solarfoerderung.de
conventional seaming techniques:
efficient thin-film solar modules Energy savings – Promotion
are fixed to RHEINZINK-standing According to the ”Renewable Ener-
seam panels and the Click Roll gy Law” (EEG), as of 01.01.2004,
Cap System using durable, full- the power supply compensation for
surface adhesive technology. energy, for up to 30 KW produced
through photovoltaic systems on
■■ Prefabricated RHEINZINK-pan- roofs is 39.57 Euro-Cents/KWh
el, including UNISOLAR®-cells (2010). See www.solarfoerd-
■■ Roof-integrated solar panels erung.de for interactive, individu-
■■ TÜV-tested adhesive technology al consultation with respect to solar
incentives.
70|71
430 515
394 394
Dia. 16.1: RHEINZINK-“Solar PV Dia. 16.2: RHEINZINK-“Solar PV

Standing Seam” Click Roll Cap”
Module data Cell type Triple junction solar cells made of thin-film silicon
for Standing PV-Module 394 mm x 2848 mm
Seam and Nominal output 68 Wp ± 10 %
Click Roll Cap Operating voltage VMPP 16.5 V
Nominal current IMPP 4.13 A
No-load voltage VOC 23.1 V
Short circuit current ISC 5.1 A
Certificate IEC 61646 (CEC 701) Safety Class 2 (TÜV Rheinland)
Connection MC-box incl. 600 mm cable
“Solar PV Dimensions 430 mm x 4000 mm

Standing Roof area 430 mm x 3000-3900 mm
Seam” Material thickness 0.7 mm
Weight/m2 9.65 kg
“Solar PV Dimensions 475 mm x 4000 mm

Click Roll Roof area, incl. roll cap 515 mm x 3000-3900 mm
Cap” Material thickness 0.7 mm
Weight/m2 10.23 kg
Tab. 12: Module data and dimensions for roof cladding using RHEINZINK-
”Solar PV Standing Seam” and ”Solar PV Click Roll Cap”
4 . SEAMED WALL CLADDING
4. Seamed wall cladding 4.1 Substructure

For aesthetic reasons, RHEINZINK- ■■ Wood (Dia. 17.1)
seamed wall cladding is always ■■ Metal (Dia. 17.2)
designed as an angled standing
seam.
Note: 4.1
Wherever possible, avoid using
double standing seams for façade
cladding, as tools and machines
1.1
may cause a disproportionate
amount of stress-related deforma- 2
tions and mechanical damage. If
this technique is used, please ad- 3
dress your concerns in writing to
4.1
the client.
5.1
Other design variations:
■■ combination of standing seam/ 6
RHEINZINK-“Click Roll Cap
System”
■■ “Click Roll Cap System” Dia. 17.1: Angled standing seam
■■ Flat-lock tiles/small tiles cladding on a wooden substructure
(hook-in seam technique)
72|73
SEAMED WALL CLADDING 4 .
Wall structure
1 Supporting structure as per
4.2 fire regulations:
1.1 made of wood (battens)
1.2 made of metal with Thermo-
1.2 stop (bracket system)
2 Thermal insulation (as per
2 DIN 4108)
3
3 Height of ventilation area
≥ 40 mm (standard is 20 mm),
4.2 and width of ventilation open-
ings ≥ net 20 mm must be co-
5.2 ordinated in the design
Please see Table 2, P. 26 and
6
notes regarding isolated cases.
7 4 Supporting structure:
4.1 made of wood (battens)
Dia. 17.2: Angled standing seam 4.2 made of metal
cladding on a metal substructure (bracket system)
5 Sheathing:
5.1 made of wooden sheathing
(nominal thickness is 24 mm/
width ≤ 100 mm) or BFU/
OSB-plywood sheets
5.2 made of metal (trapezoidal
profiles, galvanized steel or
coated steel)
6 RHEINZINK-Angled Stand-
ing Seam System
7 Underlay (acoustic insulation)
As a rule, wall claddings are more Technical data:

demanding aesthetically than roof- ■■ Sheet-/coil width ≤ 600 mm,
ing. The aesthetics can be optimized for aesthetic reasons (fusion
through the following: process etc.) bay widths of
≤ 430 mm are recommended.
Material selection: ■■ Material thickness 0.80 mm
■■ RHEINZINK-“preweathered pro ■■ Avoid double standing seam
blue-grey”/RHEINZINK- system
“preweathered pro graphite- ■■ Coordination with planner/
grey” site management is required, if
■■ Sheet material details are not described in the
■■ When ordering RHEINZINK- specifications.
”preweathered pro”, a single ■■ Panel layout should be aes-
production batch should be thetically pleasing, by using
used for each individual area. adapter or custom panels.
■■ Different batches can be used ■■ Restraints with penetrations,
for flashings, base strips, win- advertising signs and light-
dow copings, etc. ning protection clips should be
■■ Work should not be interrupted avoided.
in an individual section. Colour ■■ Panel lengths:
deviations in this case are optimal: up to 4.0 m
normal and are caused by the maximum: ca. 6.0 m
natural carbonization process,
which occurs over time.
■■ Coordinate with site manage-
ment/customers.
74|75
4.2 Detailed design B1 ~B1.1 B2 ~B1.1 B1
4.2.1 W indow opening – sym- x x

metrical division of panels
Bay width: Dia. 19.2
Dia. 19.1
a: bay width
~ a: max. deviation ± 5 cm Soffit opening
(aesthetics)
Types of panels: Dia. 19.3
B1: Standard panel OC/UC

~ B1.1: Standard panel OC/UC x x
B2: Custom panel OC/OC
x: Cross-seam
~a ~a ~a
Note:
a a
■■ Symmetrical division of panels
■■ Soffit connection with seams Dia. 18: Example – window connec-
facing outwards (left and right tion with symmetrical division of panel
should be identical), custom
panel (two over-cloak seams
OC/OC) required
■■ Cross-seam at lintel/window-
sill (not absolutely necessary)
■■ Seamed soffit profile at win-
dowsill coping (see Fig. 26).
4.2.1.1 Window connections
Dia. 19.1: Jamb with window con- Fig. 26: Jamb on lateral connection
nection using a receiver strip windowsill coping
Notes pertaining to Dia. 19.1:

■■ indirect fastening of jamb flash-
ing to façade panel
■■ installation of receiver strips Receiver strip
in window area
■■ symmetrical seam layout
Jamb flashing
(see Dia. 18)
Note: Dia. 19.1.1: Receiver strip detail

No direct fastening with screws.
76|77

■■ Provide ventilation opening
(see Table 2 and instructions
for isolated cases)
■■ Two-part design, perforated
strip and lintel profile, (sub-
structure is not visible)
■■ indirect fastening of flashings
Dia. 19.2: Window lintel with venti- ■■ installation of receiver strips
lation and window connection using
receiver strip Notes pertaining to Dia. 19.3:
■■ Windowsill coping fastened
with galvanized continuous
cleats, material thickness
≥ 1.0 mm.
■■ To avoid drumming sounds,
windowsill copings should
be full surface bonded with
Enkolit.
■■ Wherever possible, avoid
soldering the joints of the
windowsill coping on top of
RHEINZINK-Façade clad-
Dia. 19.3: Windowsill coping bond- dings. Use RHEINZINK-UDS-
ed with Enkolit and ventilation – wall connectors for fastidious detail.
cladding ■■ Provide a ventilation opening
(see Table 2 and notes for iso-
lated cases).
4.2.2 B
ase detail of façade clad-
ding flush or not flush
see Dia. and description 19.2
Dia. 20.1: Base flush, with ventilation

Design variation: base detail is
visible
■■ with base/cornice coping,
e.g. for wall projections
■■ provide ventilation opening
■■ cornice coping joints; design
according to technical require-
ments
Dia. 20.2: Base detail not flush, with ■■ if there are vertical wall parts
ventilation made of plaster underneath the
cornice coping, other details
may be necessary (protection
from moisture, dirt, etc.)
78|79
4.2.3 Outside corners of building
Dia. 21.4: wide design; flashing with

wooden substructure
Note:
Dia. 21.1: Design with seam cap Pay attention to the dimensions for
(corner profile), design and aesthetics panel production. In order to avoid
created through symmetry of flashing. excess bulging of the panels, the
width must be made to precise
dimensions, without any plus tol-
erances. This applies primarily to
Dia. 21.2:
Dia. 21.2/21.3.
Diagonal seam
4.2.4 Inside corners of building

Note:
Wherever possible, inside corners
Dia. 21.3: Straight of a building should be folded
seam, one-sided without a seam in the corner. Seam
connections to cladding should be
executed to suit the direction of the
installation.
5.1 A pplicable standards and

additional requirements
Application of DIN EN 612:
■■ Eaves gutters are classified
as X and Y, depending on the
bead diameter or correspond-
ing section modulus (DIN EN
612,Tab.1).
■■ Rainwater downpipes are clas-
sified as X and Y (DIN EN 612,
Fig. 27: RHEINZINK-Gutters with Tab.2), depending on the di-
pre-fabricated bead notch mension of the seam overlap
All RHEINZINK-products fall into
5. Roof drainage system the X classification and thus meet
RHEINZINK offers a variety of the requirements of Y.
eaves gutters, rainwater down-
pipes and accessories. RHEIN- Application of DIN EN 1462:
ZINK-Roof Drainage products ■■ Gutter brackets are divided
are tested and manufactured ac- into three classes, based on
cording to DIN EN 988, DIN EN their load capacity
612 and the Quality Zinc Criteria
Catalogue (TÜV). These products Designation according to DIN EN
are available in RHEINZINK- 612 for eaves gutters and rainwa-
bright rolled, ”preweathered pro ter downpipes:
blue-grey” and ”preweathered pro ■■ Cross section and product
graphite-grey” surfaces. description
■■ The number of this standard
(EN 612)
80|81
ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEM 5.
■■ Identification field: 5.2 D imensioning for bracket-

Nominal size of eaves gutter, mounted external systems
respectively, the diameter or (DIN EN 12 056-3)
cross-section of the downpipe For economic reasons and to en-
in mm; type of material; sure self-cleaning, pipe work and
Example of designation: other components comprising part
half-round suspended eaves gutter of the rainwater drainage system
EN 612-333-Zn should only be calculated for an
average rainfall. Within the scope
DIN EN 612 marking without oth- of DIN 1986-100, the ideal rain-
er declarations for eaves gutters fall lasts for 5 minutes and is con-
and rainwater downpipes: stant. According to DIN 1986-
■■ trade name or trademark of 100, rainwater downpipes, col-
manufacturer lecting and underground pipes
■■ abbreviation for country of should be calculated for a regional
manufacture five-minute rainfall intensity, which
■■ number of this European stand- is to be expected every 5 years
ard (EN 612) (r5/5). Contrary to the customary
■■ identification field: see above blanket regulation of r = 300 l/s/
ha for Germany used to date to
Additional requirements: calculate rainwater drainage sys-
Due to different climatic condi- tems, in northern and southern
tions in Germany and, in order to Germany, smaller and larger rain-
guarantee existing roof drainage fall intensities will need to be used
systems, compliance with stipula- respectively to calculate rainwater
tions regarding form and dimen- drainage systems.
sions according to DIN EN 612
is required.
Rainwater runoff is calculated ac- A new principle contained in DIN

cording to the following equation: 1986-100 stipulates that over-
loading drainage systems should
1 be limited in order to avoid dam-
Q = rT/Tn · C · A · age. This can be achieved by in-
10000
stalling emergency overflow sys-
tems and limiting excess pressure
Q : rainwater run-off in l/s
in the drainage system. Roofs de-
rT/Tn : rainfall intensity in l/s/ha
signed with internal/ secret gutters
C : run-off coefficient (C = 1.0
and light-weight built flat roofs must
for all roof areas that do not
always have emergency overflows
store water, independent of
that drain directly to the ground.
the roof pitch)
A : projected precipitation area
Note:
in m2 of the floor plan
The RHEINZINK-Homepage con-
tains a calculation program to di-
Rainfall specifications are availa-
mension bracket-mounted drain-
ble from regional government au-
age systems: www.rheinzink.de.
thorities or through the German
Weather Service.
82|83
5.2.1 D
ata/dimensions of sus-
DIN EN
Excessive rise of water check
612
pended eaves gutters,
min.
mm
6
6
6
6
6
6
halfround or box-type,
outside of buildings ac-
to bead
box-
type
mm
10
10
10
20
cording to DIN EN 612
RHEINZINK
—
8
round
half-
mm
10
11
11
11
21
8
DIN EN
612
min.
mm
40
50
55
55
65
75
Height of front side
Min dim.
box-
110
type
mm
42
55
75
90
RHEINZINK
—
round
107
136
half-
mm
48
61
72
86
Table 13: Nominal sizes, material
thickness, bead diameter, see DIN
RHEIN- DIN EN
612
Bead diameter
mm
14
14
14
14
18
20
EN 612/production data RHEIN-
ZINK GmbH & Co. KG, minimum
requirements
ZINK
mm
16
18
18
20
22
22
* box-type not available

Min. metal
** Note: according to DIN EN 612,

thickness
0,65
0,65
0,70
0,70
0,80
0,80
mm
0.8 mm material thickness is ab-

solutely essential. Non-compli-
ance is considered a violation of
400**
ZVSHK, ZVDH etc. (Sheet Metal

280*
Nom.
200
250
333
500
size
Standards).
5.2.2 D
ata/dim. gutter brackets for eaves made of RHEINZINK
according to DIN EN 1462
Nom. size c Dimensions for increasing loads b x s,

mm series*, mm
±3 1 2 3 4
200 230 25 x 4 25 x 4 25 x 4 —
270
250 280 25 x 4 30 x 4 25 x 6 —
330
410 25 x 4 — — —
500
280 290 30 x 4 30 x 5 25 x 6 25 x 8
350
390 30 x 4 — — —
480
Snap-lock bracket** — — — — x
333 300 30 x 5 25 x 6 40 x 5 30 x 8
370
450 30 x 5 — — —
Snap-lock bracket** — — — — x
400 340 30 x 5 40 x 5 25 x 8 30 x 8
430
410 30 x 5 — — —
500 375 40 x 5 40 x 5 30 x 8 30 x 8
515
Table 14: Dimensions (length/cross-sections) for half-round eaves gutters ac-

cording to DIN 18461 and EN 1462
84|85
Nom. Size c Dimensions for increasing loads b x s, series*,

mm mm
±3 1 2 3 4
200 230 25 x 4 25 x 4 25 x 4 —
270
250 280 25 x 4 30 x 4 25 x 6 —
330
333 300 30 x 5 25 x 6 40 x 5 30 x 8
370
400 330 30 x 5 40 x 5 25 x 8 30 x 8
420
500 350 40 x 5 40 x 5 30 x 8 30 x 8
490
Table 15: Dimensions (length/cross-sections) for box-type eaves gutters, mm
Gutter bracket intervals Typical load category High load category

± 40 mm Series Series
700 mm 1 3
800 mm 2 4
900 mm 3 —
Table 16: Gutter loading categories and maximum fixing distances
Explanations of tables 14, 15 and Note:

16: Installation of roof gutters is either
c Fixing leg horizontal or with an incline, de-
b x s cross-section of gutter bracket pending on specifications or as
* for dimensioning agreed with the customer.
see Table 16
** tested according to DIN EN
1462
5.2.3 E
xpansion elements for
bracket-mounted eaves
gutters
Eaves gutter, Nominal size Max. distance (m)

bracket-mounted Expansion element
Halfround* and ≤ 500 15.0

box-type* > 500 10.0
Eaves gutter/on roof gutter ≥ 400 8.0
Custom shape ≤ 500 8.0
Table17: installation of expansion elements for bracket-mounted eaves gutters

* according to DIN EN 612
Note: Dia. 22 (right side):

As a rule, half the distance should Example: Layout of expansion ele-
be allowed for fixed points (cor- ments for a RHEINZINK-roof drain-
ners and connections, etc.) age system (nominal size ≤ 500 mm),
When installing cylindrical gutter halfround or box-type according to
connectors (soldering), thermal ex- DIN EN 612 on an L-shaped build-
pansion of the eaves gutters due ing (bracket-mounted system, dimen-
to changes in temperature, is not sions in m).
guaranteed.
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24
6 12 6
3
15
3
36
24
15
15
6
6 6
12
5.3 Eaves gutter accessories

We strongly recommend that
all roof drainage components
are used from one system – the
RHEINZINK-Roof Drainage Sys-
tem, identified by the RHEINZINK-
stamp.
Installation products from vari-
ous sources can cause installation
problems and differences in colour
during patination.
Fig. 28: RHEINZINK-Roof Drainage
System, complete and precision-fit-
ted – 30 years guarantee
5.4 R
ainwater downpipes
according to DIN EN 612
RHEINZINK-Rainwater Down-
pipes, round and box-type, with
additional requirements comply
with DIN EN 612. For circular
rainwater downpipes, we recom-
mend the high frequency welded
(Patent) seam design for reasons
of aesthetics and strength.
Each length of pipe is expanded
at one end to form a 50 mm long
socket. This is done at the plant.
88|89
Round diameter (mm), Square edge length Material thickness

high frequency (mm), soldered inside (mm)
welded
≤ 100 < 100 ≥ 0.65

> 100 ≥ 100, < 120 ≥ 0.70
≥ 120 ≥ 0.80
Table 18: Material thickness depends on the diameter or square edge length of
rainwater downpipe. Excerpt from DIN EN 612.
Note: Benefits of RHEINZINK-Rainwater

■■ The standard pipe length of Downpipes compared with con-
round rainwater downpipes is ventionally manufactured rainwa-
2 m and 3 m; other lengths are ter downpipes:
available upon request. ■■ Remaining lengths can easily
The standard pipe length of be expanded using the appro-
square rainwater downpipes priate equipment (e.g. MASC)
is 2 m. or can be fitted into each other
using the RHEINZINK-Pipe
sockets.
■■ Strength of weld is approxi-
mately equal to strength of
material
■■ 100 % recyclable
■■ Linear, minor dimensional
deviations
6. RHEINZINK for copings Applications:

Flashings for
6.1 S heet metal work for all ■■ tile and slate roofing, etc.
copings ■■ roof sealings (bituminous
Countless profile shapes are re- sheeting, etc.)
quired for sheet metal work. All ■■ walls, cornices, connection
customary flashings can be pro- profiles, valleys, box-type gut-
duced in our regional Service Cen- ters, windowsill copings
tres – according to dimensions or
sketches. Material:
Standard profiles are in stock. ■■ RHEINZINK-bright rolled
Standard profile length is 3 m; ■■ RHEINZINK-”preweathered pro
other profile lengths are available blue-grey”
upon request. ■■ RHEINZINK-”preweathered pro
graphite-grey”
90|91
RHEINZINK FOR COPINGS 6.
Fig. 29: RHEINZINK-flashing profiles Fig. 30: RHEINZINK-flashing as a

wall coping
Fig. 24.1: RHEINZINK-detail cop- Fig. 24.2: Joint detail for cornice
ings for roof edge coping with flashing strip and UDS-
connector
Profile Design/ Nom. size Material thickness mm

application mm
RHEINZINK- Min. require-

recommenda- ments, standards
tions
Wall-, cor- with cont. cleats 5 ≤ 400 0.70 0.70

nice-, base-, > 400 0.80
roof edge > 600 1.00
termination
glued 1
≤ 400 0.80 0.70
profiles
> 400 1.00
Windowsill with cont. cleats 5 ≤ 600 0.80 2 0.70

copings > 600 1.00
glued 1 ≤ 400 0.80 2 3
> 400 1.00
Valleys 4 for all roofing ≤ 400 0.70 0.70

materials > 400 0.80
> 800 1.00
Eaves flash- for roof cover- ≤ 400 0.70 0.70

ings ings (tiles, slate, > 400 0.80
etc.)
for RHEINZINK- ≥ 167 0.80 3
roof coverings/
wall claddings
Table 19: Material thickness in relation to nominal size (girth);

RHEINZINK-recommendations, applicable standards and/or regulations.
92|93
Comments pertaining to Table 19:

1
Manufacturers’ guidelines
(Enke) should be taken into
account regarding material
thickness. Additional continu-
ous cleats should be installed,
particularly in the case of
large overhangs and vertical
legs at or above 50 mm (see
Tab. 9).
2
1.0 mm material thickness is
Fig. 31: Attic – cornice copings
preferable (linearity, aesthetics).
3
No specifications in building
codes. Note:
4
Full-surface support is required. RHEINZINK-recommendations with
5
Continuous cleats made of respect to material thickness should
galvanized steel ≥ 1.0 mm. be complied with for reasons of
linearity and aesthetics. All flash-
ings should be fastened indirectly.
Avoid direct fastening.
6.2 Jointing techniques

Jointing of individual RHEINZINK-
flashings depends on the required
water tightness for the specific de-
sign detail.
Jointing technique Pitch (incline) Comment

longitudinally
Soft soldering unlimited Expansion elements required

for profile lengths of ≥ 3 m
Single seam with ad- ≥ 10° see Dia. 8.2

ditional continuous sol-
dered cleat
Single seam ≥ 25° 1) see Dia. 8.3
Overlap ≥ 15° valleys, etc. (tile roofing), avoid

using on metal roof coverings
Jointing technique Pitch (incline) Comment

horizontally
RHEINZINK-UDS- ≥ 3° 0° pitch (formation of zinc

connector, single seam, hydroxide due to formation of
flat expansion joint puddles = only affects appear-
ance, joint connection through
soft soldering
94|95
Note: 6.3 D
esign of flashing joints to
Where there is no incline, the pools accommodate expansion
of water on the surface will result The installation of expansion ele-
in zinc hydroxide (this does not af- ments is necessary for soft-soldered
fect service life or durability, only connections.
aesthetics).
Types of design:
RHEINZINK-recommendation: ■■ commercially manufactured
due to various watertight jointing expansion elements
techniques, a minimum pitch of 3° ■■ flat expansion joints
in a cross-wise direction (wherev- ■■ single seam with/without addi-
er possible, to the roof), is recom- tional continuous soldered cleat
mended. ■■ joint connections using RHEIN-
ZINK-UDS-connectors
Avoid using standing seams as pro-
file joints, or restrict panel length to
1.0 m.
RHEINZINK-UDS-connectors can
be installed for all flashings.
3 6 3
1
4 8 8
8 8
4
3
8 8
3
8 8
6
8 8
24.1
8 8
3 1
2
3,5 8 3,5 24.2 24.3
Examples of three design vari- Dia. 24.1:

ations: layout of expansion ele- With a total flashing length of 50 m
ments for a wall coping made of with 2 wall connections and 4 corners
RHEINZINK, nominal size/girth to the building, 7 expansion elements
600 mm. are required.
Dia. 24.2:
Note: For the same flashing length with
As a rule, half the distance is always 2 wall connections, 7 expansion
required for fixed points (corners, elements are also required.
connections, etc.) (see Tab. 21). Dia. 24.3:
For the same flashing length without
wall connections, only 6 expansion
elements are required.
96|97
SPACING OF EXPANSION ELEMENTS 7.
7. Spacing of expansion elements for roof gutters and flashings
Eaves gutters, Nominal max. distance Regulations/recommen-

flashing profiles size/girth of expansion dations
elements (m)
Bracket-mounted ≤ 500 15.0 ZVSHK regulations [Central

gutters Association for Plumbing,
Heating and Air Condition-
ing], ZVDH [Central Associ-
ation of German Roofers]
Special shape gut-

ters: quarter eave ≤ 500 15.0 DK-STANDARD
Roof eaves gutters ≥ 400 8.0 RHEINZINK-recommen-
dation
Edge gutter > 500 8.0 Ö-STANDARD
Interior eaves gutters, ≥ 500 8.0 Professional

round, box-type < 500 10.0 regulations
Shed roof gutters > 800 6.0 RHEINZINK-recommen-

dation
Flashing profiles, all nom. 8.0 Professional

glued on or fastened sizes regulations
indirectly
Flashing profiles, all nom. 6.0 Professional

glued (roof sheeting) sizes regulations
Note:
Half the distance should always be maintained for fixed points (corners, con-
nections, etc.). The prescribed guidelines can be exceeded slightly.
8. STANDARDS/GUIDELINES
8.0 Standards/guidelines
Excerpt from important standards and guidelines, which are also applica-
ble to Germany: National Building Codes; Trade Code for Metal Roofers
(ZVSHK, ZVDH);
DIN 1055 Action on structures
DIN 1986 Drainage systems in private ground;
DIN 4102 Fire behaviour of building materials and components;
DIN 4108 Thermal Insulation in buildings; En EV
DIN 4109 Sound insulation in buildings;
DIN 4426 Safety requirements for workplaces and accesses
DIN 18195 Water-proofing of buildings
DIN 18299 General technical contractual conditions
DIN 18334 Carpentry and timber construction works;
DIN 18338 Roofing and roof sealing;
DIN 18339 Sheet metal works;
DIN 68800 Protection of timber in buildings;
DIN EN 13859 Flexible sheets for waterproofing – Definitions and
characteristics of underlays – Underlays for discontinu-
ous roofing
DIN EN 62305 Protection against lightning – Part 3: Physical damage
to structures and life hazard (IEC 62305-3 Supple-
mentary sheet 4)
98|99
STANDARDS/GUIDELINES 8.
DIN EN 501 Roofing products from metal sheet

DIN EN 516 Prefabricated accessories for roofing –
Installations for roof access
DIN EN 517 Prefabricated accessories for roofing –
Roof safety hooks
DIN EN 612 Eaves gutters with bead stiffened fronts and rainwater
pipes with seamed joints made of metal sheet;
DIN EN 988 Zinc and zinc alloys;
DIN EN 1462 Brackets for eaves gutters
DIN EN 12056-3 Gravity drainage systems inside buildings, etc.
DIN EN 13501 Fire classification of construction products and building
elements
DIN EN 13162 Thermal insulation products for buildings –
Factory made mineral wool (MW) products
EN ISO 9001 Quality management systems
EN ISO 14001 Enviromental management systems
ENISO 14025 Environmental labels and declarations
8. STANDARDS/GUIDELINES
This booklet does not include tech- ■■ Solar PV

nical data and detailed design in- Solar System Solutions
formation on façades using pan- for Roofs and Façades
el and profile techniques/S-Lock Design and Application
panels and small flat-lock tiles and ■■ Quick step®-SolarThermie
QUICK STEP®-roofing systems or Solar System Solutions
their flashing profiles. For other for Roofs
comprehensive information, in- Design and Application
cluding detailed solutions, please ■■ Operating Instructions –
see the following RHEINZINK- soft soldering
publications: Design and Application
■■ RHEINZINK-
■■ RHEINZINK – Applications Supply and Service Program
in Architecture, 2nd edition, ■■ RHEINZINK-
January 2000 Design Recommendations
■■ QUICK STEP® – The RHEIN- ■■ RHEINZINK-Innovations:
ZINK Stepped Roof Product Overview
Planning and Application
■■ Reveal Panels
System technology for façades
Design and Application
■■ Flat-lock Tiles
■■ Horizontal Panels
100|101
CONTACTS 9.
RHEINZINK international:
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Asia Poland
Australia/New Zealand Romania
Austria Russia
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Belgium/Luxembourg Switzerland
Bosnia-Herzegovina Serbia
Czech Republic Slovakia
Denmark Slovenia
France South Africa
Great Britain Spain/Portugal
Hungary Turkey
Italy United Arab Emirates
Netherlands
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STANDING SEAM TECHNOLOGY

DESIGN AND APPLICATION

3. SEAMED ROOF COVERINGS

3.4.6.1 Roof edge terminations with single-head expansion elements P. 61

4. SEAMED WALL CLADDINGS

5. ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEM

6. RHEINZINK FOR COPINGS

7. Maximum distance for expansion elements

2nd Edition, January 2010

1. Material Country-specific deviations from

These installation instructions can-

1.2 Alloy and quality* ZINK production is at the lower

* RHEINZINK – Applications in Architecture Chap. I. 2.2

RHEINZINK has been declared as 1.4 Proper shielding is provided

1.1 1.5 Identification

1.4 Pallets containing roof drai-

1.6 Material properties

Metal Nominal size (girth)

* RHEINZINK – Applications in Architecture Chap. I. 2.2.5/I. 3.3

1.7.1 RHEINZINK-bright rolled

RHEINZINK-quality „preweath- is also achieved. This protective

2.1 Storage and Transportation*

* RHEINZINK – Applications in Architecture Chap. I. 3.1

2.2.2 Jointing techniques* 2.2.2.2 Seaming Techniques

* RHEINZINK – Applications in Architecture Chap. I. 3.6

2.2.4 Adhesive Fastening*

Fig. 6: RHEINZINK®-Flat-lock tiles –

* RHEINZINK – Applications in Architecture Chap. V. 3.1

2.3 Material temperature 2.4 T hermal expansion

* RHEINZINK – Applications in Architecture Chap. I. 3.3

I: Thermal expansion (mm)

l0: Length is the measured

*** Expansion: Tmax - Tverl Contraction:

Intersections and thermal Bay width 430 mm

Intersections without the possi-

Intersection without the option of Bay width 430 mm

In the case of slight cross-seam

Bay width 430 mm 2.5 Fastening*

* RHEINZINK – Applications in Architecture Chap. I. 3.5

Roof pitch Ventilated space Intake/exhaust

≥ 3° to ≤ 15° (≤ 5°*1) 80 (100*1) 40 (60*1) *2

Tab. 2: Height of ventilated space in relation to roof pitch

Isolated cases: Ventilating cross sections are controlled values; deviations

1 RHEINZINK-standing seam roof

≤ 0.3 m; ≤ 0.2 m* ≥ 0.2 m

1 RHEINZINK-standing seam roof

Sd-Value outer, Sd0 Sd-Value inner, Sd1

≤ 0.3 m; ≤ 0.2 m* ≥ 0.2 m

> 0.3 m ≥ 6 x Sd0 * Avoid use of chemi-

Specifications for suitable struc- 3.1.2 Non-ventilated designs

Roof design recommendations are

3.1.3 Underlays If an erection cover is required, but

Fig. 8: Application: Eave detail of Fig. 9: Structured underlay, installa-

Fig. 10: Structured mat without un-

Ventilated roof structures ■■ roof

Roof pitch Highly Recom- Not

Double Standing Seam ≥ 3° 1 2 2 3/4

Angled Standing Seam

Legend for Tables 3 and 4:

Non-ventilated roof structures ■■ roofing, including a structured

Roof pitch Highly Not

Double Standing Seam ≥ 3° 2 2 3/4

Angled Standing Seam

3 underlay (V 13 or similar) supplemented with a RHEINZINK-Sealant

RHEINZINK has been declared as 1.4 Proper shielding is provided

1.4 Pallets containing roof drai-

2.1 Storage and Transportation*

2.3 Material temperature 2.4 T hermal expansion

≥ 3° to ≤ 15° (≤ 5°1) 80 (1001) 40 (601) 2

3 underlay (V 13 or similar) supplemented with a RHEINZINK-Sealant

3.2.2 D esign recommendations Rainproof under-roof

3.2.3.1 Sealing seams with

≥ 2.0 m 3.2.3.2 P anel width/material

3.2.4 S liding clips to ensure 3.2.5 F ixed clips to fasten panels

1/3 Penetration outside fixed clip area with

* If panel lengths are > 10 m,

3.3 Lightning protection 3.3.1 L ightning current arrester

3.3.2 R equirements of lightning

1 RHEINZINK-Diamond Mesh Sheet; free opening A0 63 %, large air

1 Distance/drip edge to build-

For panel lengths of up to 6,0 m, 12c Seamed verge as angled

* for roof pitches of ≤ 10° or extreme regional load, a connection height of

3.4.3 Ridge detail for a vented 1 Connection height for roof

5 1 Connection heights can be

3.4.6.2 Eaves flashings, sealing

3.4.6.3 Eaves flashings, sup- 3.5 S afety precautions for seam