16" Direct Lok (Snap-lock) Hidden Fastener
Available in 26, 24 & 22 Gauge
Direct Lok 16″ Hidden Fastener Panels combine structural strength, modern design, and long-term durability making them a smart choice for homeowners, builders, and architects who demand both performance and aesthetics.
Available in a range of premium colors and finishes to complement any project.
16" Direct Lok (Snap-lock) Hidden Fastener
The 16″ Snap-Lock Hidden Fastener panel is a premium standing seam metal roofing system designed to deliver clean architectural lines, fast installation, and long-term weather performance. Engineered for both residential and commercial applications, this profile combines modern aesthetics with structural reliability, making it a trusted solution for builders, designers, and contractors.
Featuring a concealed fastening system and pressure-fit snap-together seams, the panel eliminates exposed screws, creating a sleek, uninterrupted surface that enhances both durability and visual appeal.
Clean Architectural Finish
The 16″ coverage width creates bold vertical lines that enhance contemporary and traditional designs alike. With no exposed fasteners, the Direct Lok system offers a smooth, uninterrupted surface eliminating visible screws and reducing long-term maintenance concerns.
Hidden Fastener Technology
The snap-lock mechanism allows panels to securely interlock without mechanical seaming. Fasteners are fully concealed beneath the seam, protecting them from weather exposure and preventing premature wear, corrosion, or loosening over time.
BROWSE COLOURS
Looking for realistic woodgrain, weather resistant high gloss, or textured steel products? With a combination of 100+ colours and prints, we have your prepainted metal needs covered.
View our complete collection of colour charts and brochures below!
PVDF (Prepainted Steel)
PVDF (Prepainted Aluminum)
SMP (Prepainted Steel)
PVDF (Prepainted Steel)
POLY (Prepainted Steel)
SMP (Prepainted Textured Steel)
Fastening System
Hidden Fastener
The integrated hidden fastener flange allows panels to be directly secured to the substrate while remaining completely concealed once the adjacent panel snaps into position. This system improves protection against moisture intrusion, wind uplift, and thermal movement, helping extend roof lifespan and reduce maintenance requirements.
The secure snap-lock engagement also improves installation speed, reducing labour time and increasing jobsite productivity.
Panel Dimensions
Covered Width: 16″ nominal
Profile Depth: 1″ nominal
With a 16-inch effective coverage width, this Snap-Lock panel creates balanced shadow lines and a refined standing seam look suitable for contemporary homes, multi-family projects, commercial buildings, and light-industrial structures.
The precision-formed seams lock securely into place without the need for mechanical seaming, allowing for efficient installation while maintaining a high-end architectural finish.
Available Gauge
The 16″ Snap-Lock panel is available in 26, 24, and 22 gauge steel, allowing contractors and designers to select the appropriate strength and performance level based on project demands.
26 Gauge – Ideal for standard residential roofing applications
24 Gauge – Enhanced durability for residential and light commercial use
22 Gauge – Superior structural performance for commercial, institutional, or high-wind environments
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- Phone: +1 (778) 552-7663
- Email: sales@directmetal.ca
- Address: 31141 Wheel Ave #401 Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H1