So you’ve decided on a metal roof for your home, but what kind of metal roof is right for your home? It may come as a surprise to you that several different kinds of metal roofs exist. Saying “I want a metal roof” is like saying “I want a red car”. There are still many different options within the category and you need to narrow it down further.

If you’re searching for the right metal panel for your project, you’ve most likely realized there are many different options to choose from. One metal panel that does not get discussed as often as some other panels, yet provides a great value at a lower price, is R-Panel.

Let’s say you’re looking for a low cost, easy to find a metal panel with a simple installation. So simple that you might even be tempted to do it yourself. Under these circumstances, all roads would lead you to corrugated panels.

Deciding on what type of material you should use for a roof or siding can become stressful when you realize how many options you have. Even when you narrow it down to using metal, there are still choices to make.

So, you are thinking about purchasing a metal roof and would like to install it yourself. Well let us be the first to congratulate you. But, your journey won’t come pain free. From our 25 years of experience, we’ve seen that installing the trim is the hardest part of the job. Homeowners like yourself always ask us “How do you install the ridge cap?”

Have you ever started a project without knowing or having all the tools you are going to need? If you did, chances are it probably did not go very well. Successful execution of a project requires these basic factors to be in place before you begin.

You want a walnut wood look for your siding, but you don’t want the problems or maintenance that goes along with wood. Luckily, there’s the alternative of using metal siding that is designed to replicate the appearance of walnut wood.

You are thinking about installing a metal roof and would like to install it yourself. Since you have never done this before you have lots of questions. One of the questions that we answer regularly is “What is ridge vent?”.

Each year, we at Western States Metal Roofing talk with hundreds of households in and around Phoenix with respect to their metal roofing or siding installation. We take great pride in helping customers find the best metal roofing and siding for their projects. Sometimes we’re asked, “Who are some other metal roofing manufacturers and suppliers that we should consider”.