ASTM E1514-98(2023)e1

Standard Specification for Structural Standing Seam Steel Roof Panel Systems

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the design, construction, and weatherability of structural standing seam steel roof panel systems. It includes performance requirements for the following elements only: panels, concealed panel clips, panel/clip anchorage, and panel joint sealers. Panel material shall be a hot dip metallic coated product in accordance with one of the following commonly used materials: aluminum-, aluminum-zinc alloy-, zinc-, or zinc-5% aluminum alloy metallic-coated sheet steel. The roof system shall be designed for specified design loads and thermal effects without causing seam separation, permanent panel buckling, or weather-tightness loss. Deflection and serviceability shall be accounted for in the panel system for structural integrity. Static and uplift index tests shall be performed to determine the roof's load capacity. Standing seam roof panel systems shall be installed in accordance with the system design requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the design, construction, and weatherability of structural standing seam steel roof panel systems. It includes performance requirements for the following elements only: panels, concealed panel clips, panel/clip anchorage, and panel joint sealers.
Note 1: These systems are used on both low-slope and steep-slope roof applications. They also are used with or without an underlying deck or sheathing.  
1.2 The objective of this specification is to provide for the overall performance of the structural standing seam steel roof panel system as defined in 3.2.6 during its service life in order to provide weather protection, carry the specified design loads, and allow proper access over the roof surface in order to provide for periodic maintenance of equipment by the owner.  
1.3 In addition to structural, the specifier shall evaluate other characteristics beyond the scope of this specification that affect the final choice of roof construction. These include, but are not limited to, functional, legal, insurance, and economic considerations. See Appendix X1 for specifier's checklist.  
1.4 The specification is not intended to exclude products or systems not covered by the referenced documents.  
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.6 The text of this specification contains notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information and are not requirements of this specification.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2023
• ICS: 91.060.20 - Roofs
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.57 - Performance of Metal Roof Systems

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1514-98(2017)e1 - Standard Specification for Structural Standing Seam Steel Roof Panel Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2023

Overview

ASTM E1514-98(2023)e1 is a standard specification established by ASTM International, focused on the design, construction, and weatherability of structural standing seam steel roof panel systems. These systems are widely used for both low-slope and steep-slope roof applications in commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. The standard sets essential performance criteria for critical system elements, including panels, concealed panel clips, anchorage systems, and joint sealers. Its primary objective is to ensure long-term weather protection, structural integrity under specified design loads, and safe maintenance access, helping to guarantee the durability and reliability of steel roof panel systems.

Key Topics

• System Design & Construction: Addresses design requirements to withstand specified building loads, such as wind uplift, snow, and maintenance loads, without causing seam separation or permanent buckling.
• Weatherability: Specifies criteria to maintain weather-tightness, including sealant use at panel joints, sidelaps, and endlaps, ensuring protection from water infiltration, air leakage, and environmental exposure.
• Material Requirements: Calls for hot dip metallic-coated sheet steel, such as aluminum-coated, aluminum-zinc alloy-coated, zinc-coated, or zinc-5% aluminum alloy-coated steel, with optional organic finish coatings for enhanced durability.
• Anchorage & Clip Systems: Details concealed panel clips and anchorage methods designed to accommodate thermal movement and prevent fastener failure, promoting the longevity of the roof system.
• Testing & Performance: Requires static and uplift index tests to validate performance under load, referencing established industry test methods and standards for verification.
• Serviceability & Deflection: Ensures panel system design includes allowances for deflection, service loads, and routine maintenance access, supporting ongoing equipment upkeep and building operations.

Applications

Structural standing seam steel roof panel systems designed according to ASTM E1514-98(2023)e1 are utilized in a variety of settings where structural performance and weather resistance are essential. Typical applications include:

• Industrial and Commercial Buildings: Factories, warehouses, and retail centers benefit from the specification’s focus on structural loads and weather protection.
• Institutional Structures: Schools, hospitals, and government facilities require the long-term service life and maintenance accessibility specified by the standard.
• Retrofit and New Construction: The flexibility for use with or without decking or sheathing makes these systems ideal for both new projects and upgrading existing roofs.
• Environments with Harsh Weather: The detailed requirements for weather-tight joints and corrosion-resistant materials make the standard well-suited for locations exposed to heavy precipitation, temperature extremes, or industrial atmospheres.

By following ASTM E1514, specifiers and contractors can ensure compliance with best practices for metal roof systems, improving building resilience, reducing maintenance costs, and extending lifecycle performance.

Related Standards

This specification references and aligns with several related industry standards to ensure comprehensive performance criteria:

• ASTM A463/A463M: Steel Sheet, Aluminum-Coated, by the Hot-Dip Process
• ASTM A653/A653M: Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated
• ASTM A792/A792M: Steel Sheet, Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
• ASTM A875/A875M: Steel Sheet, Zinc-5% Aluminum Alloy-Coated
• ASTM E1592, E1646, E1680: Test methods for structural performance, water penetration, and air leakage of metal roof panel systems
• FM Approvals 4471 and UL 580: Approvals and testing for roof system wind uplift resistance
• AISI S100: North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members

Proper implementation of ASTM E1514 in conjunction with these referenced standards ensures a robust, code-compliant, and durable steel roofing solution for a broad range of architectural and industrial applications.

Keywords: ASTM E1514, standing seam steel roof panels, structural metal roofing, weather-tightness, roof panel system design, concealed panel clips, building envelope standards, metal roof installation, uplift testing, steel panel material requirements.

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation: E1514 − 98 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Specification for
Structural Standing Seam Steel Roof Panel Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1514; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
ε NOTE—Editorial changes were made in 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, Footnote 9, and throughout in December 2023.
1. Scope mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This specification covers the design, construction, and
weatherability of structural standing seam steel roof panel
2. Referenced Documents
systems. It includes performance requirements for the follow-
ing elements only: panels, concealed panel clips, panel/clip
2.1 ASTM Standards:
anchorage, and panel joint sealers.
A463/A463M Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum-
Coated, by the Hot-Dip Process
NOTE 1—These systems are used on both low-slope and steep-slope
roof applications. They also are used with or without an underlying deck A653/A653M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated
or sheathing.
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed)
1.2 The objective of this specification is to provide for the by the Hot-Dip Process
A792/A792M Specification for Steel Sheet, 55 %
overall performance of the structural standing seam steel roof
panel system as defined in 3.2.6 during its service life in order Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
A875/A875M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5 % Alu-
to provide weather protection, carry the specified design loads,
and allow proper access over the roof surface in order to minum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
C711 Test Method for Low-Temperature Flexibility and
provide for periodic maintenance of equipment by the owner.
Tenacity of One-Part, Elastomeric, Solvent-Release Type
1.3 In addition to structural, the specifier shall evaluate
Sealants
other characteristics beyond the scope of this specification that
C765 Test Method for Low-Temperature Flexibility of Pre-
affect the final choice of roof construction. These include, but
formed Tape Sealants
are not limited to, functional, legal, insurance, and economic
C879 Test Methods for Release Papers Used with Preformed
considerations. See Appendix X1 for specifier’s checklist.
Tape Sealants
1.4 The specification is not intended to exclude products or
D1667 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—Poly
systems not covered by the referenced documents.
(Vinyl Chloride) Foam (Closed-Cell)
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D3310 Test Method for Determining Corrosivity of Adhe-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical sive Materials
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
and are not considered standard. E1592 Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet
Metal Roof and Siding Systems by Uniform Static Air
1.6 The text of this specification contains notes and foot-
Pressure Difference
notes that provide explanatory information and are not require-
E1646 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Metal
ments of this specification.
Roof Panel Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
Difference
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
E1680 Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage through Exte-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
rior Metal Roof Panel Systems
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
G21 Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Poly-
meric Materials to Fungi
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.57
on Performance of Metal Roof Systems. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2023. Published December 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as E1514 – 98 (2017) . Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/E1514-98R23E01. the ASTM website.
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2.2 FM Approvals Standard: 4.1.3 Thermal movement shall be provided for in accor-
Approval Standard for Class 1 Panel Roofs, Class Number dance with Sections 7 and 8. Temperature differentials for
4471 many localities are found in documents referenced in 2.5, 2.6,
and Footnote 8.
2.3 UL Standard:
4.1.4 The standing seam roof system clips do not always
UL 580 Test for Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies
provide full lateral support to secondary structural members.
2.4 AISI Document:
The degree of lateral support provided to the secondary
S100 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-
structural members by the panel system shall be determined by
Formed Steel Structure Members, Latest Edition
6 an appropriate test, or in the absence of such test, the panel
2.5 MBMA Document:
must be assumed to provide no lateral support.
MBMA Metal Building Systems Manual, Latest Edition
2.6 ASHRAE Document: NOTE 2—The Base Test Method for Purlins Supporting a Standing
Seam Roof System in the AISI S100 Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual
ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals
is used to evaluate lateral support when the secondary structural is
cold-formed Zee or Cee purlins.
3. Terminology
4.2 Protection of Incompatible Materials—Components
3.1 Definitions:
constructed of incompatible materials shall not be placed
3.1.1 Refer to the latest edition of MBMA Metal Building
together without an effective separating material.
Systems Manual and Terminology E631 for definitions of
terms used in this specification. 4.3 Oil Canning—Oil canning is an inherent characteristic
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: of products covered by this specification, particularly those
3.2.1 construction loads, n—those loads encountered during with broad, flat areas. It is the result of several factors that
the erection of the roof system only. include, but are not limited to, induced stresses in the base
material, fabrication methods, and installation and thermal
3.2.2 fixing line, n—a line or adjacent lines of fixed points.
forces. While oil canning is an aesthetic issue, structural
3.2.3 maintenance loads, n—loads including, but not lim-
integrity is not normally affected. Oil canning is not grounds
ited to, personnel, equipment, and materials required to main-
for panel rejection, unless it does not meet prior standards
tain functionality of the building.
established by the specifier.
3.2.4 oil canning, n—a waviness that occurs in flat areas of
metal.
5. Structural Integrity
3.2.5 sealer, n—any material that is used to seal cracks,
5.1 Panel System Design:
joints, or laps.
5.1.1 Structural panels shall be designed in accordance with
3.2.6 structural standing seam steel roof panel system, n—a
AISI Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel
steel roof system designed to resist positive and negative loads
Structural Members—and in accordance with sound engineer-
applied normal to the panel surface without the benefit of a
ing methods and practices.
supporting deck or sheathing.
5.1.2 Deflection and serviceability shall be accounted for.
The deflection shall be limited so as to allow the roof to
3.2.7 thermal movement, n—the reaction of the roof system
perform as designed. The substrate deflection shall not cause
in response to changes in the panel temperature.
strains to the panels that affect the serviceability of the system.
4. Performance Requirements
5.2 Panel System Testing:
4.1 Design—The roof system shall be designed for specified
5.2.1 Static (Positive or Negative Load Capacity)—When
design loads and thermal effects.
the panel system does not comply with the requirements for
4.1.1 Minimum design loads shall be determined by the
using the design procedures of the AISI Specification, testing
governing code or the design professional.
shall be performed to determine the roof’s load capacity.
4.1.2 The finished roof system shall be capable of sustaining
5.2.2 Uplift Index—When required by the specifier, the roof
a minimum 200 lb (0.9 kN) concentrated load on any 12 in. by
system shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of
12 in. (300 mm by 300 mm) area of finished roof without
FM Approvals Approval Standard 4471, or Underwriters Labo-
causing seam separation, permanent panel buckling, or loss of
ratories UL 580, or Test Method E1592 or other applicable
weathertightness.
tests (see Appendix X2).
6. Panel Material
Available from FM Approvals, 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood,
MA 02062, http://www.fmapprovals.com.
6.1 Panel material shall be a hot dip metallic coated product
Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), 2600 N.W. Lake Rd., Camas,
in accordance with one of the commonly used materials listed
WA 98607-8542, http://www.ul.com.
5 in 6.1.1 – 6.1.4.
Available from American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), 25 Massachusetts
Ave., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20001, http://www.steel.org.
Available from Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), 1300
Summer Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851, http://www.mbma.com.
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Available from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air- 1981 B Climatography of US No. 81, National Climatic Data Center.
Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE), 180 Technology Parkway, NW, Peachtree Fisher, James M., and West, Michael A. “Serviceability Design Considerations
nd
Corners, GA 30092, http://www.ashrae.org. for Steel Buildings,” AISC Design Guide No. 3, 2 Edition.
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6.1.1 Aluminum coated sheet steel produced to the require- 9. Weather Tightness
ments of Specification A463/A463M. Coating designation
9.1 Panel-to-panel sidelap connections and endlaps shall be
T265.
weathertight.
6.1.2 Aluminum-zinc alloy coated sheet steel produced to
the requirements of Specification A792/A792M. Coating des- 9.2 Panels of maximum practical lengths shall be used to
ignation AZ-55. When an organic finish coating is used (as minimize endlaps.
described in 6.2), coating designation of AZ-50 shall be
9.3 Sealers:
permitted.
9.3.1 Sidelap Sealer—When climate, roof slope, and roof
6.1.3 Zinc coated sheet steel produced to the requirements
system design warrant, the standing seam sidelap shall have a
of Specification A653/A653M. Coating designation G90.
sealer. When the sealer is factory applied, it shall remain in
6.1.4 Zinc-5 % aluminum alloy metallic-coated sheet steel
place and be protected during transit. In some cases, the panel
produced to the requirements of Specification A875/A875M.
geometry will provide the required protection. All sealers shall
Coating designation GF90.
remain in place during panel installation and be protected
6.2 In addition to the foregoing material specifications, the
during storage and installation from any contamination or
specifier has the option to require organic finish coatings.
abrasion that unduly affects service.
6.3 This specification does not preclude the use of other
NOTE 3—When the slope of the roof is steep, or when the roof system
coating standards governing the same materials, as long as
is in a geographic area with little rainfall or snowfall, a sidelap or endlap
equivalency is established. The designer shall determine the
sealer may not necessarily be required.
suitability of material for the application.
9.3.1.1 The sealer shall be of sufficient size and shape to fill
6.4 Steel grade and base metal thickness shall be as required
the maximum void to be sealed and to assure compression after
to resist specified design loads.
engagement. The minimum compression shall be 30 % by
volume or the adhesion plus webbing characteristics shall be as
7. Panel Clips
required to maintain watertightness. An appropriate test shall
7.1 Connections of panels to structural members shall
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