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A clamp for controlling uplift on a metal roof. The clamp includes a unitary mounting body having a slot extending therethrough. This slot may be positioned over/about a standing seam on a metal roof and be appropriately secured thereto, such as by the use of blunt-nosed screws which engage the seam

A clamp for controlling uplift on a metal roof. The clamp includes a unitary mounting body having a slot extending therethrough. This slot may be positioned over/about a standing seam on a metal roof and be appropriately secured thereto, such as by the use of blunt-nosed screws which engage the seam material.

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[ What is claimed is:] [17.] A clamp assembly for controlling uplift on a roof, said roof comprising a plurality of panels which are interconnected to define a plurality of raised seams with a substantially planar base section disposed between adjacent raised seams, said clamp assembly comprising:a

[ What is claimed is:] [17.] A clamp assembly for controlling uplift on a roof, said roof comprising a plurality of panels which are interconnected to define a plurality of raised seams with a substantially planar base section disposed between adjacent raised seams, said clamp assembly comprising:a unitary mounting body comprising first and second side surfaces, upper and lower surfaces and first and second ends;a slot integrally formed in said unitary mounting body adapted for receiving at least part of one of said raised seams, wherein when said unitary mounting body is disposed on said one raised seam, a portion of said unitary mounting body disposed furthest from an upper surface of said one raised seam is disposed at a first distance below said upper surface of said one raised seam;at least one leg extending from said unitary mounting body and comprising a substantially planar mounting surface which is a lowermost portion of said leg, wherein when said unitary mounting body is disposed on said one raised seam, said mounting surface is disposed at a second distance and below said upper surface of said one raised seam which is greater than said first distance, said mounting surface being generally parallel with said base section of said roof; anda securing assembly comprising a first hole extending from one of said side surfaces through said unitary mounting body to interface with said slot and a first member positionable within said first hole and being extendable within said slot to secure at least said part of said one raised seam within said slot.