Accessories
This section of our site contains contains information about our range of accessories, Klober underlays and Guilbert Soldering irons to compliment our standing seam, modular rain guttering and coiled metals product ranges.
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MS Underlay
MS Metal Underlay
25m x 1.5m roll (sometimes called hairy chest) is used below zinc in roofing installations, it should be laid from verge to verge, following a simple installation.
MS Metal Membrane helps prevent condensation on the back of the zinc. Any beads which form on the back of the zinc will be transported away to the membrane by the strands of woven polypropylene mesh.
It also helps to create an airflow at the back of the zinc, efficiently draining any condensation.
The membrane is fully waterproof even at the joins thanks to the rubber trim on the selvedge.
MS Metal Membrane will achieve great sound insulation to reduce the impact of noise (e.g. rain, hail etc).
MS Breather Underlay
50m x 1.5m roll is used below all other types of metals, including copper, stainless steel, aluminum etc.. It can also be used below zinc on a vertical installation. it should be laid across the roof from verge to verge starting at the eaves following a simple installation.
Permo Tape is used to seal the joints between rolls.
Guilbert Express Soldering Tools
The Guilbert Express company was founded by Léon Guilbert in 1905, at the very heart of what was still Belle Époque Paris. Now over a century later and based on the outskirts of Paris, Guilbert Express distributes its Soldering Tools in five continents through its distributors of which Met-Seam are one.
Guilbert Express soldering tools are exceptionally well built and assembled. Once you hold a Guilbert Express soldering tool in your hand, you will automatically feel the quality, comfort and balance of the tool. As a professional roofer you will know that this tool is going to do the business for you.
Met-Seam stocks a large range of soldering tools for every metal roofing application. Whether you prefer to use bottled gas with a hose and regulator or a portable canister gas we will have one to suit your requirements. We also stock a large range of irons to suit the tools as well as all the accessories and cleaning equipment that you will need to get the best performance from you soldering tool. If you look after your Guilbert Express soldering tools, they will keep on serving you for many years to come.
Our technical department will be happy to discuss your requirements and offer advice on the correct tool for your application. Met-Seam also offer training course on the best practice of soldering zinc and copper.
See our pdf brochure for more details about Guilbert Express soldering tools.
Klober Permo Underlay
Permo Sec Metal Underlay
25m x 1.5m roll (sometimes referred to as hairy chest) is used below standing seam zinc roofing, it should be laid across the roof from verge to verge, starting at the eaves and working up towards the ridge.
Permo Sec Metal fulfills a number of important purposes.
Permo Sec Metal helps prevent condensation beads on the rear of the zinc panels. Any beads which form on the rear of the zinc will come into contact with the strands of woven polypropylene mesh and are transported away to the membrane.
It also helps to create an air flow along the rear side of the zinc, carrying away any moisture below the surface of the zinc.
Should any water happen to get below the zinc the membrane acts as a secondary protection layer.
Permo Sec Metal will achieve up to 8db of sound resistance and help towards reducing any rain drumming sound entering the building.
Permo Light Underlay
50m x 1.5m roll is used below all other types of metals, including copper, stainless steel, aluminum etc.. It can also be used below zinc when it is being installed vertically. it should be laid across the roof from verge to verge starting at the eaves and working up towards the ridge.
Permo Tape is used to seal the joints between rolls.
