All Purpose Metal Panel with Exposed Fastener

M-Loc

An Attractive and Reliable All Purpose Metal Panel

This versatile, all purpose metal panel has long served customers with lasting durability and a pleasing appearance. M-Loc® boasts a sturdy design and provides resistance to the most severe weather.

It is an excellent choice when the project requires a commercial-strength panel with a low-rib appearance. Additionally, M-Loc can be used on roofing, siding, and is popular for metal building projects.

M-Loc Siding and Horizon-Loc Roof on a Farm Building

M-Loc in Rustic Red on a Residential Roof

M-Loc Siding in Black on a Firehouse Building

APPLICATION: Roofing, Siding, Interior Projects, Buildings

FASTENER SYSTEM: Exposed

ROOF PITCH (minimum): 1:12

GAUGE: 26 gauge | 24 gauge*

PANEL COVERAGE WIDTH: 36″

RIB HEIGHT: 13/16″

DISTANCE FROM RIB-TO-RIB: 6″

STEEL THICKNESS: 26 ga. 0.0185″ | 24 ga. 0.0230″

PAINT THICKNESS

Top coat paint: .70 mil
Top coat primer: .30 mil
Bottom coat backer: .35 mil
Bottom coat primer: .35 mil

TOTAL THICKNESS: 26 ga. 0.0202″ | 24 ga. 0.0247″

RUST PROTECTANT SUBSTRATE: Galvalume AZ50

STEEL STRENGTH: 80,000 PSI (26 ga.) | 50,000 PSI (24 ga.)

PAINT SYSTEM: SMP

TEXTURED COLORS AVAILABLE: No

WARRANTY

Lifetime limited paint adhesion
30-yr. chalk and fade
50-yr. Galvalume perforation

*24 ga. available in Polar and Galvalume (acrylic-coated bare) in select plants

Central States offers a variety of educational tools for your use. We recommend reviewing the below documents when making your decision to buy M-Loc.

M-Loc Product Sheet

Trim Selection Tool

Product Guide

Product Guide (Spanish)

DripX Flyer

When considering the best panel for your project, keep in mind the many benefits of this versatile option. With its exceptional durability and attractive appearance, M-Loc is a reliable choice that can withstand even the harshest weather conditions. Additionally, its low-rib design is perfect for commercial projects that require both aesthetic appeal and commercial-grade strength.

Available in 26 gauge with a coverage area of 36-inches.
Full-bearing sidelap rib provides consistent weather-resistant joint.
M-Loc is a structural roof and wall panel that can be installed directly over purlins, joists, or solid decking.
Recommended for 1:12 or greater roof slopes.
This panel is produced in our Cedar Hill, TX, and Mount Airy, NC, facilities. Longer lead times may apply.
Optional DripX condensation control for heightened protection.

M-Loc comes in a multitude of popular colors to complement your project and other finish materials. Refer to the downloadable color charts below to find the best solution for you.

Contact your sales representative for custom color options.

Color Chart

Our products have been rigorously tested to make sure that they meet the highest standards of quality. We seek to meet, or exceed, the industry standards by focusing on quality control checks to ensure a consistent, reliable product. The testing documents below showcase testing and approvals for M-Loc.

Approvals

UL2218 UL Approval, Impact Resistance, Class 4

UL580 UL Approval, Uplift Resistance, Class 90

UL790 UL Approval, Fire Resistance, Class A

RC-445 Texas Windstorm Approval, 26 gauge min. over steel purlins

FL30071.1 Florida Approval, Roof panel, 26 gauge min. over steel purlins

FL14016 Florida Approval, Roof panel, 26 gauge min. over steel purlins

When you buy Central States metal roofing, siding, or buildings, you can be assured that your new investment will look great for a lifetime. Our warranties cover you in unexpected times. We offer a variety of warranties, depending on the material and panel profile you choose.

M-Loc comes with a Limited Lifetime warranty helping protect your investment in home or business.

MORE INFORMATION ON WARRANTIES.

Central States has taken the guesswork out of selecting a panel quality with our CentralGuard^® system – our specific combination of everything that goes into making the highest-quality metal panels. The CentralGuard name guarantees that you have the best protection and a lifetime paint warranty.

Choose M-Loc for the ultimate protection from rain and snow, plus the perfect balance of fade protection, rust blocking, and dent resistance.

Download these helpful tools to learn more:

Layers of Protection

Fade, Rust, Dent

Product Visualizer

See it on your Building

Our software will automatically prepare the image of your project for you so you can start designing right away. Alternatively, our experienced team can help you take your project design to the next level.

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We sell through a variety of local and regional distributors to service your metal panel and building component needs. Ask your local contractor for Central States metal, or click below to find a local supplier in your area.

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