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138T/238T Standing Seam Roof Panel
Symmetrical, machine-seamed standing seam panels engineered for superior weathertightness, full panel replaceability, and flexible installation.
McElroy Metal’s 138T and 238T Systems use a unique T-seam that lets installers start or stop anywhere on the roof while maintaining a continuous factory-applied sealant for long-term performance.
138T/238T Ideal Applications
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Facilities where future modifications or equipment changes are expected, since individual panels can be easily removed and replaced without disturbing adjacent roof sections.
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Low-slope roofs that require exceptional weathertightness and tested uplift performance.
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New construction and retrofit roofing for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.
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Architectural or structural installations requiring sleek aesthetics with concealed fasteners.
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Metal-over-shingle recover projects using the 138T system, and metal-over-metal recover projects using the 238T system.
138T/238T Top 3 Benefits
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Easy Panel Replacement and Repair: Unique T-seam design allows individual panels to be replaced anywhere on the roof without cutting or disturbing adjacent panels—making long-term maintenance simple, efficient, and cost-effective.
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Flexible Start/Stop Installation: Unlike traditional standing seam systems that must begin at a specific edge, the 138T and 238T systems allow crews to start and stop installation anywhere on the roof, improving jobsite flexibility and reducing downtime caused by weather or sequencing.
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Enhanced Weathertight Seal: The panel’s factory-applied sealant runs continuously past the clip location, rather than being interrupted, creating a tighter, more watertight system that performs exceptionally in severe weather conditions.
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Architectural Color ChartCAD Drawings
138T Pipe Penetration Details 138T Standard Curb Details 138T Standard Floating Eave Drip Detail 138T Standard Floating Eave Drip with Gutter Detail 138T Standard Floating Rake Fold Detail 138T Standard Floating Rake Tie-In Detail 138T Standard Fixed Hip Detail 138T Standard Fixed Hi-Side Tie-In Detail 138T Standard Fixed High Eave Detail 138T Standard Fixed Ridge Detail 138T Standard Floating Rake Detail 138T Standard Floating Valley Detail 238T Pipe Penetration Details 238T Standard Eave Drip Detail 238T Standard Eave Drip With Gutter Detail 238T Standard Floating Rake Fold Detail 238T Standard Floating Rake Detail 238T Standard Floating Rake Tie-In Detail 238T Standard Fixed Hip Detail 238T Standard Fixed Hi-Side Tie-In Detail 238T Standard Fixed Ridge Detail 238T Standard Roof Curb Details 238T Standard Floating Valley (Alt.) Detail 238T Standard Floating Valley Detail 138T Curb Install - Nail Base (Seam To Seam Curb) 138T Curb Install - Nail Base (Shingled In Curb) 138T Curb Install - Plywood (Seam To Seam Curb) 138T Curb Install - Plywood (Shingled In Curb) 138T Curb Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Seam To Seam Curb) 138T Curb Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Shingle In Curb) 138T Alternate Dektite Install - Nail Base (Seam To Seam) 138T Alternate Dektite Install - Nail Base (Shingled In) 138T Alternate Dektite Install - Plywood (Seam to Seam) 138T Alternate Dektite Install - Plywood (Shingled In ) 138T Alternate Dektite Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Seam To Seam) 138T Alternate Dektite Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Shingled In) 238T Curb Install - Nail Base (Seam To Seam Curb) 238T Curb Install - Nail Base (Shingled In Curb) 238T Curb Install - Plywood (Seam To Seam Curb) 238T Curb Install - Plywood (Shingled In Curb) 238T Curb Install - Purlin (Seam To Seam Curb) 238T Curb Install - Purlin (Shingled In Curb) 238T Curb Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Seam To Seam Curb) 238T Curb Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Shingled In Curb) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - Nail Base (Seam To Seam) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - Nail Base (Shingled In) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - Plywood (Seam To Seam) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - Plywood (Shingled In) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - Purlin (Seam To Seam) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - Purlin (Shingled In) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Seam To Seam) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Shingled In) 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Eave w/ Gutter - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Eave - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Hip - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip High Side Eave - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Hi-Side Tie-In - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Rake - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Rake Tie-In - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Ridge - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Valley - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Eave w/ Gutter - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Eave - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Hip - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip High Side Eave - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Hi-Side Tie-In - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Rake - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Rake Tie-In - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Ridge - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Valley - R.I. / Metal DeckPDF Drawings
138T Pipe Penetration Details 138T Standard Curb Details 138T Standard Floating Eave Drip Detail 138T Standard Floating Eave Drip with Gutter Detail 138T Standard Floating Rake Fold Detail 138T Standard Floating Rake Tie-In Detail 138T Standard Fixed Hip Detail 138T Standard Fixed Hi-Side Tie-In Detail 138T Standard Fixed High Eave Detail 138T Standard Fixed Ridge Detail 138T Standard Floating Rake Detail 138T Standard Floating Valley Detail 238T Pipe Penetration Details 238T Standard Eave Drip Detail 238T Standard Eave Drip With Gutter Detail 238T Standard Floating Rake Fold Detail 238T Standard Floating Rake Detail 238T Standard Floating Rake Tie-In Detail 238T Standard Fixed Hip Detail 238T Standard Fixed Hi-Side Tie-In Detail 238T Standard Fixed Ridge Detail 238T Standard Roof Curb Details 238T Standard Floating Valley (Alt.) Detail 238T Standard Floating Valley Detail R-Seal® Side Lap Lap Detail 138T Curb Install - Nail Base (Seam To Seam Curb) 138T Curb Install - Nail Base (Shingled In Curb) 138T Curb Install - Plywood (Seam To Seam Curb) 138T Curb Install - Plywood (Shingled In Curb) 138T Curb Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Seam To Seam Curb) 138T Curb Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Shingle In Curb) 138T Alternate Dektite Install - Nail Base (Seam To Seam) 138T Alternate Dektite Install - Nail Base (Shingled In) 138T Alternate Dektite Install - Plywood (Seam to Seam) 138T Alternate Dektite Install - Plywood (Shingled In ) 138T Alternate Dektite Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Seam To Seam) 138T Alternate Dektite Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Shingled In) 238T Curb Install - Nail Base (Seam To Seam Curb) 238T Curb Install - Nail Base (Shingled In Curb) 238T Curb Install - Plywood (Seam To Seam Curb) 238T Curb Install - Plywood (Shingled In Curb) 238T Curb Install - Purlin (Seam To Seam Curb) 238T Curb Install - Purlin (Shingled In Curb) 238T Curb Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Seam To Seam Curb) 238T Curb Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Shingled In Curb) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - Nail Base (Seam To Seam) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - Nail Base (Shingled In) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - Plywood (Seam To Seam) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - Plywood (Shingled In) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - Purlin (Seam To Seam) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - Purlin (Shingled In) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Seam To Seam) 238T Alternate Dektite Install - R.I. / Metal Deck (Shingled In) 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Eave w/ Gutter - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Eave - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Hip - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip High Side Eave - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Hi-Side Tie-In - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Rake - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Rake Tie-In - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Ridge - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Valley - Plywood 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Eave w/ Gutter - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Eave - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Hip - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip High Side Eave - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Hi-Side Tie-In - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Rake - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Rake Tie-In - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Ridge - R.I. / Metal Deck 138T Shingle Recover / ASV Clip Valley - R.I. / Metal DeckSpanish Installation Manuals
238T Installation ManualMetal Panel Care & Maintenance
Oil Canning Tech Sheet from MCA Operation and Maintenance Manual (Roofs)SDS - Substrate & Paint
Galvalume® Substrate Paint - Almond Paint - Ash Gray Paint - Bone White Paint - Brandywine Paint - Brite Red Paint - Buckskin Paint - Champagne Metallic Paint - Charcoal Paint - Colonial Red Paint - Copper Penny Paint - Dark Bronze Paint - Evergreen Paint - Hartford Green Paint - Home Depot Orange Paint - IHOP Blue Paint - Leadcoat Paint - Mansard Brown Paint - Matte Black Paint - Medium Bronze Paint - Patina Green Paint - Patrician Bronze Paint - Preweathered Galvalume® Paint - Regal Blue Paint - Regal White Paint - Roman Blue Paint - Sandstone Paint - Silver Metallic Paint - Slate Gray Paint - Surrey Beige Paint - Texas Silver Metallic Paint - White Backer Paint Pens - Kynar® Paint Pens- Kynar® ADS Data138T - 12"
Customize your submittal package 138T - 12"
General Product and Warranty Information
Panel Load Tables w/Section Properties and Testing
Safety Data and Material Safety Data Sheets
138T - 16"
Customize your submittal package 138T - 16"
General Product and Warranty Information
Panel Load Tables w/Section Properties and Testing
Safety Data and Material Safety Data Sheets
138T - 18"
Customize your submittal package 138T - 18"
General Product and Warranty Information
Panel Load Tables w/Section Properties and Testing
Safety Data and Material Safety Data Sheets
238T - 16"
Customize your submittal package 238T - 16"
General Product and Warranty Information
Panel Load Tables w/Section Properties and Testing
Safety Data and Material Safety Data Sheets
238T - 18"
Customize your submittal package 238T - 18"
General Product and Warranty Information
Panel Load Tables w/Section Properties and Testing
Safety Data and Material Safety Data Sheets
238T - 24"
Customize your submittal package 238T - 24"
General Product and Warranty Information
Panel Load Tables w/Section Properties and Testing
Safety Data and Material Safety Data Sheets
UL 580 Construction Numbers
138T #268D (Plywood) 138T #268C (Plywood) 238T #268B (Plywood) 238T #268A (Metal Deck) 238T #268 (Open Framing)Approvals
Factory Mutual Approval 238T Fire Resistance (UL263) Ratings Fire Resistance (UL790) Ratings Florida Product Approvals Non-Structural Florida Product Approvals Structural Impact Resistance (UL 2218) Class 4 Miami Dade Approvals Texas Department of Insurance Windstorm ApprovalsASTM E1592 Uplift Tests
138T 18" 24 Ga 238T 16" 20 oz. Copper 238T 24" 24 Ga. MultiSpan Clips 138T 16" .040 AluminumPanel Load Tables w/Section Properties
138T Load Tables 12" 22 Ga. 50 KSI 138T Load Tables 12" 24 Ga. 50 KSI 138T Load Tables 16" 22 Ga. 50 KSI 138T Load Tables 16" 24 Ga. 50 KSI 138T Load Tables 18" 22 Ga. 50 KSI 138T Load Tables 18" 24 Ga. 50 KSI 238T Load Tables 16" 22 Ga. 50 KSI 238T Load Tables 16" 24 Ga. 50 KSI 238T Load Tables 18" 22 Ga. 50 KSI 238T Load Tables 18" 24 Ga. 50 KSI 238T Load Tables 24" 22 Ga. 50 KSI 238T Load Tables 24" 24 Ga. 50 KSICompare our standing seam panels using the tool below.
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Components Gallery
138T Clip Standard
238T Clip Standard
138T Multi-Span Clip
238T Multi-Span Clip
238T Retrofit Clip
138T Shingle Recover Clip
138T/238T Seam Cap
138T Before Seaming
138T After Seaming
238T Before Seaming
238T After Seaming
138T Clip Standard
238T Clip Standard
138T Multi-Span Clip
238T Multi-Span Clip
238T Retrofit Clip
138T Shingle Recover Clip
138T/238T Seam Cap
138T Before Seaming
138T After Seaming
238T Before Seaming
238T After Seaming
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Curving Information
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138T panels can be curved (16”, 18” width only)
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238T panels can be curved (16”, 18” widths only)
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138T, 238T, and Multi-Span Clips are curved onsite by McElroy curving technicians
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Minimum Radius:
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138T Steel - 10’ radius
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238T Steel - 40’ radius
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138T Alum - 10’ radius
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238T Alum - 14’ radius
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Multi-Span Clips - 35’ radius
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Maximum length on Multi-Span clips is 30’
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138T/238T panels can be curved for either Convex or Candy Cane radius applications
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Equipment for Curving & Candy Cane style panels is based in Houston, TX but is mobile for jobsite production
138T & 238T Wall Applications
The 138T and 238T panels aren’t limited to roofs—they’re also excellent choices for vertical wall applications where strength, clean lines, and watertight performance matter. The same mechanically seamed design that provides outstanding weather protection on roofs delivers a seamless architectural finish on walls and fascias.
Both systems install using concealed clips that allow for thermal movement and continuous factory-applied sealant that runs past each clip for superior weather tightness. When used vertically, the T-seam profile creates crisp shadow lines that add depth and distinction to building exteriors.
Common wall applications include:
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Architectural walls and fascias on commercial and institutional buildings
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Accent walls or gables complementing 238T or 138T roof systems
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Retrofit wall projects where durability and low maintenance are key
(138T and 238T panels offer consistent performance and visual harmony when used together on roof and wall assemblies.)
Notes & Manufacturing Locations
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Manufacturing: Clinton, IL; Peachtree City, GA; Adelanto, CA; Houston, TX
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16” & 18” panels can be convex curved: 138T: 10’ radius; 238T 40’ radius
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Batten caps include factory-applied sealant
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Pan Condition Choices:
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138T (16" & 18")
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Plank & Pencil Ribs (recommended)
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Flat Pan
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Striated
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Plank
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Minor Ribs
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138T (12")
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Plank ( recommended)
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Flat Pan
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Striated
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Minor Ribs
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238T
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Plank (recommended)
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Flat (16" & 18" only)
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Striated
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Plank & Pencil Ribs
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Minor Ribs
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Additional Material Options: (Note: Minimum quantity and additional lead-time may apply)
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22 GA Galvalume® steel
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.032" and .040" aluminum
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16 oz. and 20 oz. copper (available from Houston plant only)
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Oil canning is a natural occurrence in metal panels and not a cause for rejection.
Why Choose McElroy Metal
McElroy Metal is an employee-owned manufacturer with more than six decades of experience producing high-quality metal roofing, wall systems, and substructural components. Our nationwide manufacturing and service center network ensures consistent availability, responsive support, and dependable delivery. Built on a culture of craftsmanship and partnership, our products are engineered for long-term durability and trusted performance on projects of every size.
R-Seal®

R-Seal’s continuous insulation system reduces heat transfer through the building's framing. Traditional insulation systems allow more heat to be conducted through the building's framing.
CONTINUOUS INSULATION SYSTEM
R-Seal® Advantages
Offers 7.5 per inch R-value
R-Seal is designed to be installed on top of Open frame metal buildings with purlins spaced 5’ O.C.
Rigid urethane board with shiplap side joints and waterproof facer
Tape seal flap makes a watertight joint between boards
Continuous R-Value of 7.5 per inch (no break over purlins)
42” wide board x up to 53’ long for super fast installation
With R-30 (4”) YOU CAN WALK ON IT!
Air-tight and water-tight after installation
Trades go right to work after installation in the building compressing the construction schedule
Ideal for new construction or removing and replacing a standing seam
Paintable
Find a Distributor / Contractor Near You
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Frequently Asked Questions
The questions below address common considerations and help guide product selection for your project.

