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Flat Lap™

Metal Shingle System

Flat Lap

The aesthetic appearance of shingle or shake with the benefits of metal, Flat Lap is an easy to install, cost-effective shingle solution available in all Zahner Surfaces.

Great for vertical wall applications, Zahner Flat Lap allows you to use any Zahner Surface in a simple, attractive, and customizable layout. 

About Flat Lap

The aesthetic appearance of shingle or shake with the benefits of metal, Flat Lap is an easy to install, cost-effective shingle solution available in all Zahner Surfaces. Depending on the material selected an configuration, shadow and lap can play a role in adding depth and character to your facade.

Adaptable

Flat Lap panels easily form to most geometries, including double curvature

Customizable

Flat Lap allows for unlimted combinations of varying panel shapes and sizes.

Trimmable

Panels can be field cut to size, improving scheduling and productivity.

Quick

Flat lap requires little upfront engineering, creating shorter lead times.

System Assembly

Based on your selected material’s standard sheet dimensions, you can select an optimum-sized panel to be lapped over the building’s facade to give a shingled or tiled effect. Below are some Zahner’s most popular Flat Lap layouts.

Shingle Layout

Detail drawing of the Flat Lap metal shingle system's shingle layout pattern.

Butt Joint Layout

Detail drawing of the Flat Lap metal shingle system's butt joint layout pattern.

Classic Layout

Detail drawing of the Flat Lap metal shingle system's classic layout pattern.

Downloads

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Flat Lap Panel Details – DWGdwg
Flat Lap Panel Details – PDFpdf
Flat Lap System Datasheetpdf

Flat Lap Projects

Brown University APM

Brown University APM

Art Gallery of Alberta

Art Gallery of Alberta

Arkansas House

Arkansas House

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From Zahner’s signature metal Surfaces to the Moda modular wall panel system, Standard Products are cost-effective options to bring extraordinary impact, material quality, and performance to projects of any size or any budget.

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Zahner Versatile Systems are pre-engineered solutions that are ready to specify.

They are the perfect way to get ready-to-install Zahner Surfaces without the time and costs of a custom-engineered solution.

Versatile Systems can be adapted to fit your project requirements, typically offering multiple options for panel sizes, shapes, and joint layouts.

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The Zahner Custom Solutions team team drives project innovation through collaboration with designers, architects, and artists.

Custom Solutions leverage Zahner’s full capabilities, services from pre-design to installation, and even R&D, all aligned to deliver on your most ambitious vision.

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Take the Next Step with Flat Lap

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Build the Incredible with Flat Lap.

Bring the beauty and performance of Zahner’s metal surfaces to your project with Flat Lap.

Great for vertical wall applications, Zahner Flat Lap allows you to use any Zahner Surface in a simple, attractive, and customizable layout.