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R-panel: the commercial workhorse

The ribbed exposed-fastener panel that covers half the shops, barns, and warehouses in the South — economical, fast to install, and tough enough for buildings that earn their keep.

Ribbed R-panel metal roof on a workshop building

Honest value at commercial scale

R-panel is metal roofing at its most practical: 36-inch coverage ribbed panels, screwed down with gasketed fasteners, in whatever finish the job calls for. Installed cost lands well below standing seam, and on shops, warehouses, and ag structures the ribbed profile looks exactly right.

The trade-off is the exposed fasteners — thousands of gasketed screws that weather in the sun and deserve a checkup as the roof ages. Driven to correct depth on day one and serviced on schedule, an R-panel roof delivers decades; neglected, the fasteners are where it ages first. We're straightforward about that math because it's the whole system decision.

Our approach

How we install R-panel

  • Substrate and purlin check

    Over decking or open framing — attachment spec follows the structure.

  • Gauge and finish selection

    Panel gauge and finish matched to exposure and budget, priced side by side.

  • Fastening to spec

    Gasketed screws at the manufacturer's pattern and torque — the detail that decides the roof's future.

  • Trim-out and review

    Ridge, eave, and gable details finished and walked with you.

FAQ

R-Panel Metal Roofing questions, answered

What's the difference between R-panel and PBR panel?
PBR is R-panel with a purlin-bearing leg — a small extra flange at the overlap that adds bearing strength over open framing. Over purlins, PBR is the better spec; the profiles are otherwise siblings.
How long does an R-panel roof last?
Decades, with the fastener schedule as the main variable — periodic checks and eventual gasket service keep the system tight through its long life.
Can R-panel go over an existing roof?
Frequently — over existing metal or, with proper purlin systems, over other roofing. It's a common, economical retrofit that the structural check confirms case by case.

Industries we serve

Built for your kind of building

Every facility type has its own schedule, budget, and roof. We roof them all across South Mississippi.

Service area

Where we provide r-panel metal roofing

Based in Hattiesburg and serving Mississippi within about two hours — from the Pine Belt to the Gulf Coast.

Let's talk about your roof

A consultation, not a sales pitch: we assess your building, your operations, and your budget cycle — then propose the system that actually fits.

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