"R" Panel vs. "PBR" Panel

You will find that most companies carry R Panel sheeting. The problem with R Panel is that when you run a screw into the two sheets where they overlap, the screw will hit an unsupported lip and push it down rather than puncturing it and drawing it up tight. With R Panel you are much more likely to have leaks. Our buildings come standard with PBR Paneling for roof and walls. This allows for a much tighter seal virtually eliminating leaks.

GAUGE AND TINSEL STRENGTH

We use 24 or 26 gauge steel for our paneling. However, gauge of the material is not what’s important. The tinsel strength of the material is what you want to pay close attention to. Tinsel strength is the hardness and density of the metal. Our sheeting has a tinsel strength of 80-90 thousand pounds. You will find that most companies will use a 40-50 thousand pound tinsel strength in order to lower the cost of manufacturing the building. The lower the tinsel strength of the sheeting, the softer and more susceptible to damage it becomes.