Build a stronger roof with SureTite Cleats

By Emma Peterson. 

Learn how Carlisle’s SynTec Systems SureTite™ Cleats can help you design a higher performance metal edge system. 

Over the years, research from leading organizations like RICOWI, Texas Tech and Factory Mutual (FM) have found that “60% of the roof failures were due to compromised metal edge systems.” So how do you ensure your metal edge system is stronger than the storms it will face? Make sure you are working with an ES-1 certified system.  

ANSI/SPRI developed the ES-1 testing and certification program as a direct response to the problems previous metal edge systems had. It has proven so good at testing a system’s performance against high wind, that the International Building Code (IBC) actually added a requirement for metal edge systems to pass ES-1 in 2003.  

If you are looking to create a low-slope roofing system that meets this upgraded building code and keeps everything secure in the long term, look no further than the Carlisle SynTec SureTite™ Prefabricated Cleats. Carlisle has recently developed new sizes of these cleats that make them the perfect solution for everything from snap-on fascia to drip-edges and beyond. This is just the start of the benefits of using SureTite Cleats. They also: 

• Are bundled with all fasteners needed for convenient installation. 
• Are meant to be top loaded with roofing materials, allowing for direct-to-job shipping and eliminating costly LTL shipping. 
• Ship in prefabricated bundles of 10 that reduce waste and save labor time. 
• Come pre-certified with ES-1, eliminating the need for a contractor to navigate or pay for the certification separately. 
• Offer increased wind warranties 
• Meet ES-1 and IBC regulations and requirements 

The best part of it all? If you use SureTite Cleats in combination with Carlisle SynTec Systems prefabricated flat sheets, you can be eligible for their incredible Edge-to-Edge Warranty, which covers 20 years at 90 MPH wind speeds! 

Get more details about the Carlisle SynTec SureTite Cleat Program.