The S-5-N ("N" stands for nail strip) is a non-penetrating, standing seam metal roof (SSMR) clamp built for secure mounting on popular 1" nail-strip profiles. Designed for heavy-duty snow retention and other load-critical applications, it fits a broad range of 1" nail-strip roofs without drilling or penetrating your roof surface.

Key Features & Design

• Non-penetrating clamp for standing seam metal roofs (SSMR) that preserves your roof integrity while mounting gear or equipment.
• Designed for 1" nail strip profiles (25 mm) including popular systems like Taylor Metal Easy Lock™, ASC Skyline Roofing®, McElroy Meridian, New Tech FF100, Schlebach 1" Nail Strip, and similar profiles.
• Innovative insert ensures a superior fit for both new and wider nail strip profiles as well as older ones, reducing the risk of panel seam damage.
• Angled setscrews for easy installation; no special tools required.
• Special design for nail-flange SSR profiles ≤ 1" (25 mm) in height with a base of rib dimension <.82" (20 mm); clamp insert facilitates best-fit without damaging the panel seam.
• Heavy-duty applications such as snow retention, providing strong retention when you need it most.
• Hardware included — Two T-30 Torx round-point setscrews (Torx bit tip provided) and one M8 bolt.
• Included variations — Also available in the smaller S-5-N Mini for compatible profiles.
• Wide compatibility — Designed for secure attachment to the most popular nail-strip roofs and similar profiles; if this clamp doesn’t match your roof, browse other metal roof clamps to find the best fit.
• S5 Lifetime Warranty — S-5! offers a Lifetime Product Defect Warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, plus a System Performance Warranty for ColorGard® Snow Retention (30 years or the life of the roof, whichever comes first). The Product Defect Warranty term has been extended to lifetime terms based on long-term performance.

If this clamp doesn’t match your roof profile, browse our other metal roof clamps to find the best fit for your roof.