Standing Seam vs. R-Panel vs. Corrugated: Which Metal Roof Are You?
Corrugated: the classic wavy one You know this profile even if you don't know its name. The wavy panels on barns, sheds, and every farmhouse-style restaurant in Texas? That's corrugated. It's affordable, strong for its weight, and installs with exposed screws straight through the panel. For barns, workshops, and that modern-rustic look, it's hard to beat on value. The trade-off is those exposed fasteners. Hundreds of screws through the metal means hundreds of little rubber washers standing between you and drips, and washers age. Plan on a fastener check every several years. Not a dealbreaker, just homework that comes with the price point. R-panel: the workhorse nobody brags about R-panel is the straight-ribbed profile you see on shops, barndominiums, and plenty of houses across East Texas. It covers three feet per panel, goes up fast, and costs less than fancier options. Contractors love it because it's forgiving and quick. Owners love it because the invoi...