Low slope metal roof systems are tested to astm e2140 standards a water penetration test evaluating the resistance of roof panels vertical seams.
Metal roof below 1 2 slope.
There are some opinions that standing seam metal roof minimum slope is 12 but it increases the possibility of leaking on the few first days of snow arrival.
You could also opt for a pvc flat roofing membrane.
Their fasteners are either concealed or screwed at the top of a ridge which makes them less likely to leak.
The most common slopes are.
Metal roof tiles metal roof shingles interlocking 3 in 12.
Metal roof slope is expressed by a ratio indicating the roof pitch which notes the vertical rise of the roof in inches for every 12 inches the roof runs horizontally in other words dividing the vertical rise and its horizontal span.
But the taller profiles like standing seam and pbr shown below can be installed on roofs with as low as 1 4 or 1 2 in 12 pitch.
So you would need to pick the right option as most regular standing seam metal roofs will require a roof pitch of 2 12 or even 3 12 at a minimum.
3 12 1 2 12 and 1 4 12.
Stone coated steel metal roof shingles interlocking 3 in 12.
In 12 0 5 in 12 2 39 metal.
In country with heavy snow and tough winter days the metal roof minimum slope is recommended to be 1 12.
Metal roof panels non soldered no lap sealant.
There are some standing seam metal roofing options available from atas and other manufacturers that can be installed on a roof with pitch of 1 12.