FM 1-195 Rating - Retrofit Roofing Insurance company grants world-respected recognition to unique 238T Roofing System

Our unique 238T roofing system with Roof Hugger application has received retrofit-roofing ratings by FM Global.

This signifies the most wind-uplift, superior fire, hail and accelerated weathering standards on the market today.

The rating indicates to building owners that a product has been rigorously tested and certified by labs across the globe and will provide long-lasting, weather-resistant protection for commercial and industrial buildings.

The symmetrical 238T panels have fixed clips that can be installed in any direction, along with a separate seam cover that makes repair or replacement of panels a simple task. By using a 24-gauge by 16-inch panel and multi-span clips over regular individual clips, a building owner can achieve nearly triple the wind-load rating from 1-75 to 1-195. And, because the system uses a separate cap, the sealant has no contact with the clip, making the 238T panels much more watertight at installation than with traditional symmetrical panels.

The 238T roofing system also provides unlimited thermal movement, improved energy efficiency and R-values and minimal need for maintenance over its 30- to 50-year lifespan.

The Roof Hugger application used in association with the 238T roofing system utilizes a 16-gauge “Z”-shaped metal purlin that is notched to fit over the ribs of an existing metal roof and acts as the purlin, or structural framing, underneath the new roof panels. The Roof Hugger system attaches through the existing roof to the original structure, thereby maintaining the integrity of the design loadings and allowing for optional insulation.