Types Of Metal Roofing Panels

Metal Roofing California offers a wide selection of metal panels, both exposed and concealed fastening systems. Our metal roofing panels provide durability, long-lasting protection, and an elevated appearance for your home or commercial building.

Exposed Fastener Panels Concealed Fastener Panels

Standing Seam vs. Exposed Fastener Metal Roofing: Pros And Cons

Looking for the differences between standing seam and exposed fastening systems for your metal roof? If so, read this article to learn more about the pros and cons of both fastening systems.

Exposed Fastener Panels

Exposed fasteners panels are designed so that the fasteners will pierce through the face of the metal panels and attach directly onto the structure. The installation process is much easier and less time consuming compared to installing concealed fastener panels. Exposed fastener panels are the most affordable type of metal roofing and siding panel, the easiest to install, and are readily available. Buy 7/8″ corrugated, R-Panel, and Western Rib metal roofing panels directly from the manufacturer and save.

7/8″ Corrugated

7/8″ corrugated metal roofing has deep wavy corrugations that look stunning on your metal roof. Structurally strong, incredibly impact resistant. Painted and Galvalume®.

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PBR/R-Panels

PBR/R-Panel Metal Panel - Gun Metal Gray

R-Panel is the nicest metal roofing panel for the least amount of money. Ideal for pre-engineered metal, post-frame, and agricultural buildings. Painted and Galvalume®.

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Western Rib® (7.2 Panels)

Western Rib Metal Panel - Gun Metal Gray

Ribbed 7.2” exposed fastener panels offer wider coverage and it’s trapezoidal design provides superior load and span capacities. Painted and Galvalume®.

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Concealed Fastener Panels

With Concealed Fastener Systems, metal panels are installed with clips and/or screws that are attached under the face of the panel. At a glance, the fasteners attaching the metal panels to the substructure will not be visible. This type of panel is considered to be the most weather-resistant as it’s seamless form helps to prevent water leakage into the interior. Concealed fastener system means that the fasteners on each metal panel are not visible or exposed to the weather. Concealed fastener panels are more weather-tight and expensive when compared to exposed fastener panels. Buy your metal standing seam roof panel directly from the manufacturer and save.

MS2® Mechanically Seamed

This is the most weather-tight style of standing seam metal roofing. It’s ideal for very low sloped roofs with a pitch as low as .5″ to 1″:12″. It’s a difficult panel to install and is rarely installed by DIY roofers.

Mechanically Fastened Seams
Double Lock Or Single Lock
2″ Seam Height
The Most Expensive Standing Seam

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Western Lock® Standing Seam

This type of standing seam panel is the best all-around solution when you consider the performance of the panel, cost, and ease of installation.

Snap Lock With Concealed Fasteners And Clips
1.75″ Seam Height
Our Most Popular Standing Seam

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Western Seam® One Inch and One and a Half Inch Nail Strip Standing Seam Roof Panels

Western Seam® Nail Strip

Nail strip roofing panels are a snap lock system that uses screws and does not have clips. The male flange has one inch slots that are spaced 6 inches apart and fastened directly to the roof deck.

You sacrifice a lot of performance when you eliminate the clips. It’s slightly less expensive and a little easier to install, but it’s inferior to MS2® or Western Lock®

Nail Strip or Nail Flange System
1″ or 1.5″ Seam Height

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Types Of Metal Roofing Panels

Standing Seam vs. Exposed Fastener Metal Roofing: Pros And Cons

Exposed Fastener Panels

7/8″ Corrugated

PBR/R-Panels

Western Rib® (7.2 Panels)

Concealed Fastener Panels

MS2® Mechanically Seamed

Western Lock® Standing Seam

Western Seam® Nail Strip

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