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      238T Metal-over-Metal Roof Recover Systems

      McElroy Metal’s 238T Metal-Over-Metal recover systems are an ideal solution for metal roofs at the end of their service life.

      238T Metal-over-Metal Roof Recover Systems

      Great for:

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      WALLS
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      ROOFS
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      RESIDENTIAL
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      Commercial

      Our 238T Recover Systems enable a new metal roof to be installed over an existing roof, eliminating costly and problematic tear-off and disposal of the old roof.

      McElroy’s recover systems provide a long-term solution at a cost that is competitive with single-ply recover while lasting two (2) to four (4) times longer.

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      Recover Systems

      Advantages of Recover vs. Replacement

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      50-60 year Service Life

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      Minimal Occupant Disruption

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      Individual Panel Replaceability

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      Extremely High Uplift Capacity

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      Long Length Panels Eliminate Leak Prone Panel Laps

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      Onsite Rollforming & 24" Wide Panels Reduce Labor

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      Onsite Rollforming Minimizes Damage, Storage Requirements & Debris

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      Original Building Design Protected

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      Multi Span Clips Offer Unparalleled Uplift

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      238T Metal Over Metal Recover

      238T Metal Over Metal Recover

      Roof Hugger
      Tall Clip
      Hat Over Zee Clips
      Infill with Rigid Insulation

      Roof Hugger

      Roof Hugger is the best way to recover a through fastened or standing seam roof on open framing because the notched sub purlin increases the load carrying capacity of the original purlins.

      High floating standing seam systems can be accommodated with special roof huggers and fasteners.

      Tall Clip

      The tall clip recover system is designed to be installed over existing panels up to 1.5" tall, such as R-Panel.

      The system utilizes tall clips that sit between the ribs of the existing panel and attach directly to the purlin below. Insulation fills the the air space between the two roofs.

      Hat Over Zee Clips

      The hat over zee clip system is an economical alternative to notched purlin for existing exposed fastener or low floating standing seam over open framing retrofit applications.

      The two piece system allows for up to 6" of insulation between the two roofs. Optionally, the air space can be ventilated.

      Infill with Rigid Insulation

      The infill approach is used when retrofitting standing seam panels installed over a solid deck. It also works well on existing exposed fastener or low floating standing seam installed over open framing.

      Continuous insulation is one of the biggest benefits of this approach.

      Roof Hugger

      Roof Hugger is the best way to recover a through fastened or standing seam roof on open framing because the notched sub purlin increases the load carrying capacity of the original purlins.

      High floating standing seam systems can be accommodated with special roof huggers and fasteners.

      Tall Clip

      The tall clip recover system is designed to be installed over existing panels up to 1.5" tall, such as R-Panel.

      The system utilizes tall clips that sit between the ribs of the existing panel and attach directly to the purlin below. Insulation fills the the air space between the two roofs.

      Hat Over Zee Clips

      The hat over zee clip system is an economical alternative to notched purlin for existing exposed fastener or low floating standing seam over open framing retrofit applications.

      The two piece system allows for up to 6" of insulation between the two roofs. Optionally, the air space can be ventilated.

      Infill with Rigid Insulation

      The infill approach is used when retrofitting standing seam panels installed over a solid deck. It also works well on existing exposed fastener or low floating standing seam installed over open framing.

      Continuous insulation is one of the biggest benefits of this approach.

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      Single Ply vs. Metal Recover

      Before covering an existing metal roof with single-ply, it's important to consider how that decision impacts the structural integrity of the building.   

      Whether you're a building owner, design professional, or contractor, the third-party articles below highlight critical issues and engineering considerations that bear serious consideration.

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      Comparison of Retrofit Systems Over Existing Metal Roofs

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      Recovering Existing Metal Roof Systems Requires Diligence

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      Think Twice About a Single-Ply Roof on a Metal Building

      Think Twice About a Single-Ply Roof on a Metal Building

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      238T Metal Over Metal Recover Case Studies

      Metal Standing Seam System Used to Recover Southwest Airlines Aircraft Hangar
      October 13, 2022
      Metal Roofing , Recover and Retrofit , Standing Seam Systems , 138T and 238T , Case Study , 238T Metal Over Metal , Press Release

      Metal Standing Seam System Used to Recover Southwest Airlines Aircraft Hangar

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      238T Symmetrical Panel Recovers Coliseum Roof and Wall
      December 2, 2020
      Architecture , Metal Wall Panels , Recover and Retrofit , Standing Seam Systems , Case Study , 238T Metal Over Metal

      238T Symmetrical Panel Recovers Coliseum Roof and Wall

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      Port Authority Metal Roof Recover Case Study
      September 1, 2020
      Recover and Retrofit , Case Study , 238T Metal Over Metal

      Port Authority Metal Roof Recover Case Study

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      Florida Roof Re-Cover Eliminates Leaks and Any Reason for Tear-Off
      July 16, 2019
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      Florida Roof Re-Cover Eliminates Leaks and Any Reason for Tear-Off

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      Roof Re-Cover Meets Challenges of Historic Integrity
      June 12, 2019
      Architecture , Metal Roofing , Recover and Retrofit , Standing Seam Systems , Substructural Components , Case Study , 238T Metal Over Metal

      Roof Re-Cover Meets Challenges of Historic Integrity

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      Symmetrical Standing Seam Recover Installed without Interrupting Operations
      April 23, 2019
      Metal Roofing , Recover and Retrofit , Standing Seam Systems , Specialty Roofing , Commercial , Case Study , 238T Metal Over Metal

      Symmetrical Standing Seam Recover Installed without Interrupting Operations

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      Metal Standing Seam System Used to Recover Southwest Airlines Aircraft Hangar
      Oct 13, 2022 10:10 AM

      Metal Standing Seam System Used to Recover Southwest Airlines Aircraft Hangar

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      238T Symmetrical Panel Recovers Coliseum Roof and Wall
      Dec 2, 2020 1:25 PM

      238T Symmetrical Panel Recovers Coliseum Roof and Wall

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      Port Authority Metal Roof Recover Case Study
      Sep 1, 2020 8:00 AM

      Port Authority Metal Roof Recover Case Study

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      Florida Roof Re-Cover Eliminates Leaks and Any Reason for Tear-Off
      Jul 16, 2019 12:00 PM

      Florida Roof Re-Cover Eliminates Leaks and Any Reason for Tear-Off

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      Roof Re-Cover Meets Challenges of Historic Integrity
      Jun 12, 2019 7:00 AM

      Roof Re-Cover Meets Challenges of Historic Integrity

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      Symmetrical Standing Seam Recover Installed without Interrupting Operations
      Apr 23, 2019 12:00 PM

      Symmetrical Standing Seam Recover Installed without Interrupting Operations

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      Before and After

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      Product Data Sheets

      Product & Trim Information Books

      English Installation Manuals

      Spanish Installation Manuals

      Retrofit & Recover Systems

      Product Approval Report / Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA)

      Product Approval Report / ICC-ES Approvals

      Technical Bulletins / Approvals

      Technical Bulletins / ASTM E1592 Uplift Tests

      Technical Bulletins / Panel Load Tables w/Section Properties

      Technical Bulletins / Miscellaneous Testing

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