Nail Strip

Hidden Fastener Standing Seam Panel

The Nail Strip panel is a hidden fastener standing seam panel system that offers easy installation for roofers. A suitable choice for climates with high wind, high snow accumulation & extreme temperatures.

With long clean lines, this panel system provides recognized standing seam performance, while remaining an affordable product for a wide array of projects. Works well for both roof and siding applications and is available with 2-1/4” minor ribs.

Keep scrolling for panel specs, available trims, installation guide, colours & finishes, and project photos!

Project Gallery

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Panel Specifications

Applications: Roof & Wall

Coverage: 10-3/4″ to 16″

Depths: 1″ or 1-1/2″

Panel Length: Up to 35′ (minimum length: 48″)

Available Gauge: 24

Available in 40+ Standard Colours & Specialty Finishes

Slope: Greater than 3/12 is recommended for roofs

Note: Confirm with construction standards and underlayment manufacturing

Substrate: 5/8″ Standard plywood minimum (1/2″ for walls)

Notching is available upon request

Note: Should always be applied on solid substrate

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Available Resources

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Corrugated Installation Guide

Nail Strip Brochure

Get everything you need to know all in one page, including available trims & trim codes.

Corrugated Installation Guide

Notching

Field notching for contractors can be a time-consuming task, but the best installers know that notching panels for attachment at the ridge or eave provide the best results and a clean professionally finished hem every time. Pre-notched panels save time and money on every job. Providing a consistently clean installation for your clients just got a lot easier.

Nail Strip in Black

Custom Trim

Our Nail Strip panel come in our standard 1″ and 1.5″ trim collections.

For a detailed view with trim codes, download the full trim list below.

Nail Strip in Black and 7/8

Don’t Forget the Accessories

We have everything you need to complete your installation.

Check out these quick links below:

Roofing Accessories

Sliding Doors

Downspouts & Gutters

Clips & Fasteners

Available Colours & Finishes

Steel Samples Available

We offer a variety of steel samples to our customers including steel panels, steel colour pieces, and samples rings of our Standard Colours & Specialty Finishes. For an exact representation of colour, we always recommend viewing steel colours in person prior to ordering.

To get samples, find a Forma Steel dealer near you by clicking the button below.

Looking For More?

View our wide range of Rollformed Panels great for various applications with multiple gauge options. Or check out our Inspiration Gallery to view more project photography with even more Colours & Specialty Finishes!

Check Out FormaLoc

If you like Nail Strip, consider checking out our FormaLoc panel that offers easy installation for roofers & homeowners alike. Available in 26 & 29 gauge steel.

Where to Buy Forma Steel

We distribute through a network of Forma Steel dealers throughout Western Canada and beyond. We can work with you to acquire the right materials and designs for any creative vision from conception to final physical form.

Ask for Forma Steel at your local building supply store or lumber yard. Or check out our Where to Buy map below!