Design SpanĀ® hp Metal Roofing

Design Span® hp metal roofing is a performance-rated structural standing seam metal roof panel, perfect for residential, commercial, retail, civic, or multi-use building applications. This panel comes in several energy-efficient colors to meet just about any need or look.

Long-lasting, durable, and sustainable, Design Span hpĀ is excellent as a roof over metal or wood decking, and as a fascia or mansard over plywood or supports. Design Span blends seamlessly with other traditional building materials to provide the perfect design flexibility for architects, as well as home and building owners.

Key Features

  • Now offering compatible S-5! Snow Retention Systems
  • Custom manufactured metal roof lengths: 5′-3″ to 45′-0″. (Lengths over 45′ available for an additional charge).
  • Wide batten cap available for a bold appearance.
  • Metal roof is acceptable for use in vertical metal siding applications.
  • Factory-applied sealant is a standard offer.
  • Subtle striations available on 16″, 17″ & 18″ sizes.Ā (Click here to view an infographic explaining striations)
  • Factory notching available for turn under at the eave (some limitations apply). Notch provides a clean detail and reduction in labor.
  • Snap-together panel, no field seaming required.

Product Information

  • Panel Type: Concealed fastener metal roofing (standing seam)
  • Standard Base Metal: ZincalumeĀ® Steel (AZ50)
  • Coverage: 12″, 16″, 17″, 18″
  • Metal Thickness (Gauge): 24, 22
  • Minimum Slope: 2:12
  • Orientation: Vertical
  • Paint System: Dura TechĀ® 5000 / Dura TechĀ® mx (PVDF – 24, 22ga)
  • Panel Attachment: Snap Interlock with Concealed Clip
  • Performance Certification: UL 580 (Class 90 Wind Uplift), UL 790 (Class A Fire Rated), ASTM E1592 (Wind Uplift), ASTM E1680 (Air infiltration), ASTM E1646(Water Infiltration), UL2218 (Class 4 Impact Resistance – Hail), ER 309 Building Code Evaluation Report
  • Panel Height: Ā 1 3/4″
  • Rib Style: Standing Seam
  • Primary Application: Commercial and Architectural Roofing
  • Standard Configuration: Striated
  • Factory Applied Sealant: Yes
  • Optional Configuration: Flat Pan
  • Available Panel Lengths: 5′-3″ to 45′-0″
  • Other Options (inquire): Wide Batten Cap, Factory Notching

Product Resources

  • Design SpanĀ® hp Product Sheet with Load TablesĀ (pdf)
  • Design SpanĀ® hp Panel Dimensions (pdf)Ā 
  • Design SpanĀ® hp Installation GuideĀ (pdf)
  • Concealed Fastener Steel Roof and Wall Panel Structural Design Guide (pdf)
  • Design SpanĀ® hp Guide Specifications (pdf)
  • Building Code Approval Report (Evaluation Report ER-0309)

Product Option and Accessory Resources

  • Fastener Selection Guide (pdf)
  • AEP Span Underlayment HT (pdf)
  • S-5! Snow Retention (pdf)

Color Resources

  • Architectural Color Chart (Dura TechĀ® 5000/mx) (pdf)
  • Color Performance Data (SRI and LRV Values)Ā (pdf)

Sustainability Resources

  • Standard Offer EPDĀ (pdf)
  • Domestically Sourced High Recycled Content EPDĀ (pdf)Ā 
  • HPD 3rd-Party Verified for ZINCALUMEĀ® Plus coated products (pdf)
  • Complete AEP Span Material Library(zip)
  • Complete AEP Span Material Image Files(zip)Ā 
  • Design Span® hp Revit (zip)
  • Design Span® hp AutoCAD (zip)
  • Miscellaneous AutoCAD Details (zip)
  • Finish Warranty PVDF Paint System – Dura TechĀ® 5000 & Dura TechĀ® mx Warranty (pdf)
  • Corrosion Warranty – ZINCALUMEĀ® Plus Warranty (pdf)
  • Full System Weathertight Warranty Available By Request (Sample Warranty | Inquire)
  • Side Seam Weathertight Warranty Available By Request (Sample Warranty | Inquire)

Cool DURA TECHĀ® 5000
Architectural standard colors in our premium 70% fluoropolymer (PVDF) paint system.

Regal White

Parchment

Sierra Tan

Walnut

Weathered Copper

Dark Bronze

Terra-Cotta

Colonial Red

Old Town Gray

Zinc Gray

Slate Gray

Midnight Bronze

Matte Black

Tahoe Blue

Regal Blue

Leaf Green

Forest Green

CoolĀ DURA TECHĀ® mxĀ 

Metallic standard colors in our premium 70% fluoropolymer (PVDF) pearlescent paint system.

Metallic Silver

ZACtiqueĀ® II

Metallic Champagne

Metallic Copper

Cool DURA TECHĀ® nt

Standard commercial colors in our premium silicone-modified polyester (SMP) paint system.

No available colors in this category.

Premium Colors

VintageĀ®

Carbon - Natural MatteĀ®

Shale - Natural MatteĀ®

Unpainted Products

ZINCALUMEĀ® Plus

Uncoated and Unpainted Products

No available colors in this category.

Specialty Finishes and Custom Colors

AEP Span’s non-standard Specialty Finishes Catalog showcases an extensive range of innovative and high-quality metal finishes to meet the most discerning architectural design needs. This catalog also provides detailed specifications and performance data to aid in the finish selection and specification process.

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