EXPOSED FASTENER SYSTEM METAL PANELS

Panel-Loc

A Classic Post Frame Metal Panel

Panel-Loc®, the classic post frame metal panel, gives both agricultural and light commercial projects the protection of steel with an attractive appearance. Panel-Loc is a popular choice for roofing, siding, and metal building projects and is engineered with CentralGuard® protection against fade, dent, and rust.

Available in 26-gauge and 29-gauge metal panels, Panel-Loc is a reliable low-rib panel with an exposed fastener system for metal buildings and roofs.

*Currently available in all locations except for Mount Airy, NC and Graniteville, SC. For your specific offering, please reach out to a member of our sales team or contact us.

Panel-Loc Burnished Slate Roof on Residential Home

Panel-Loc Rustic Red Walls and Brilliant Roof

APPLICATION: Roofing, Siding, Interior Projects, Buildings

FASTENER SYSTEM: Exposed

ROOF PITCH (minimum): 3:12

GAUGE: Ultra 26 gauge | Prime 29 gauge

OVERALL COVERAGE WIDTH: 36″

RIB HEIGHT: 5/8″

DISTANCE FROM RIB-TO-RIB: 9”

STEEL THICKNESS: Ultra 0.0185″ | Prime 0.0150″

PAINT THICKNESS

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

TOTAL THICKNESS: Ultra 0.0202″ | Prime 0.0167″

RUST PROTECTANT SUBSTRATE: Galvalume AZ50

STEEL STRENGTH: 80,000 PSI min

PAINT SYSTEM: SMP

TEXTURED COLORS AVAILABLE: Yes (certain plants only, check with sales)

WARRANTY

Lifetime limited paint adhesion
30-yr. chalk and fade
50-yr. Galvalume perforation
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Panel-Loc Specifications and Line Drawing

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

Panel-Loc® Product Sheet

Residential Roofing Brochure

Product Guide (Lowell, AR / St. Peters, MO)

Product Guide (Hartford, SD / Michigan City, IN)

Product Guide (Texas)

Panel-Loc Load Tables

DripX Flyer

Panel-Loc™ is the classic panel for post frame barns and buildings. It is a reliable low-rib panel for metal buildings and roofs, giving agricultural and light commercial projects, as well as residential roofs, the protection of steel with an attractive appearance.

Our Panel-Loc metal panels are available in three qualities: Standard, Prime, and Ultra.

Available in 26 and 29 gauge steel.
Panel-loc comes with 36″ coverage; wide fastening surface for easy application.
Engineered with a Siphon Groove to minimize leaks.
Drain channel minimizes leaking and guards against wind, rain, and snow.
Comes in over 20 colors with several in a textured matte finish.
Customers may experience longer lead times as this panel is only produced in our Lowell, AR facility. Currently available in all locations except for Mount Airy, NC and Graniteville, SC
Optional DripX condensation control for heightened protection.

Panel-Loc comes in a multitude of popular colors to complement your project and other finish materials. Find the color chart that best suits your needs from the list below.

Contact your sales representative for custom color options.

Color Chart (Lowell AR / Cedar Hill TX / Seguin TX)

Color Chart (Hartford SD / Michigan City IN / St. Peters MO / Claysburg PA)

Color Chart (Mount Airy NC / Graniteville SC / Jasper AL / Scottsville KY)

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 Panel-Loc.

Approvals

UL2218 UL Approval, Impact Resistance, Class 4

UL790 UL Approval, Fire Resistance, Class A

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.

Panel-Loc comes with a Limited Lifetime warranty to help protect your investment in your home or business.

Learn more about 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 Panel-Loc for the ultimate protection from rain and snow plus, with CentralGuard^®, it also has the perfect balance of fade protection, rust blocking, and dent resistance.

Download these helpful tools to learn more:

Layers of Protection

Fade, Rust, Dent

CentralGuard with Texture

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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Local Distributors

Choose from over 3,000 Distributors Nationwide

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

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Inspiration

Recent projects using this post frame metal panel

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post frame metal building with Panel-Loc brown roof and tan walls

Metal Barn with Panel-Loc Rustic Red Walls and Brilliant White Roof

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