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Textured Metal, also called Crinkle Coat

Textured Metal, also Called Crinkle Coat

Textured metal, also called crinkle coat, roofing panels from Central States have become increasingly popular among homeowners, architects, and builders for various reasons. Not only do they offer a modern and aesthetically pleasing look, but they also provide a range of practical benefits that make them an excellent choice for roofing. Here’s why textured metal roofing panels are cool, both literally and figuratively:

Aesthetic Appeal

Textured metal roofing panels come in a variety of colors. This variety allows for a high degree of customization, enabling homeowners and designers to select the perfect color combination to complement the architecture of the building.

A textured metal roof mimics the texture of shingles and reduces gloss and glare that some people associate with metal roofing. The granular finish of texture provides a depth of color that goes deeper than standard metal panels.

The dimensional appearance of textured panels adds depth and character to roofs, making them stand out in a neighborhood, on a farm, or in a commercial area.

Durability and Longevity

Metal roofing is known for its durability and longevity. The textured surface is more scratch and slip resistant and helps hide minor imperfections, scratches, or dents that might occur over time, keeping your roof looking newer for longer. With proper installation and maintenance, metal roofs can last 50 years or more, significantly longer than traditional asphalt shingle roofs.

Energy Efficiency

One of the coolest (literally) features of textured metal roofing panels is their energy efficiency. Central States panels are treated with special reflective pigments that reflect sunlight and heat away from the building, helping to keep indoor temperatures cooler during the hot months. This can lead to substantial savings on air conditioning costs and contribute to a more comfortable living environment. Additionally, our textured panels are designed to provide improved insulation during the winter, keeping heat inside and reducing heating costs.

Environmental Sustainability

Textured metal roofing panels from Central States are also an environmentally friendly option made from recycled materials and are fully recyclable at the end of their life, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills. Their longevity means that they need to be replaced less often than other roofing materials, further reducing environmental impact. Moreover, their energy-efficient properties can reduce the carbon footprint of the buildings they cover.

Ease of Installation and Maintenance

Despite their durability and aesthetic appeal, textured metal roofing panels are surprisingly lightweight, which can make installation quicker and less expensive than some traditional roofing materials. They can sometimes be installed directly over an existing roof, eliminating the need for a tear-off and disposal of old roofing material, which can further reduce costs and environmental impact. Maintenance is typically minimal, requiring only occasional cleaning to keep the roof looking its best.

Fire Resistance

Safety is another area where textured metal roofing panels shine. They are noncombustible and have a Class A fire rating, the highest possible, meaning they are effective at helping to prevent the spread of fires. This can provide an additional layer of protection for your home and may even lead to lower insurance premiums.

To learn more about our textured metal panels read the helpful flyer here. You can see all of our quality metal options by visiting our product listing.

The Advantages of Post Frame Construction

The Advantages of Post Frame Construction

My friend Randy Chaffee wrote this and it is deserving of being shared.

Let’s dive into post frame (Pole Barn) construction. It’s a game-changer when it comes to durability, cost-effectiveness and speed. Forget the old days of just housing livestock or farm equipment. Today’s post frame structures are the go-to for workshops, retail spaces, horse and hobby barns, commercial and industrial…. and don’t forget the increasingly popular Barndominium.

So, why is everyone raving about it? First off, it’s fast. These buildings historically go up much quicker than traditional stick-built which can lead to savings on time and labor costs. And the design flexibility? It’s incredible! Without those pesky interior load-bearing walls, you can tweak and customize the space to your heart’s content.

You want to talk strength? Well today’s Post-Frame buildings are rock solid. When properly engineered, using treated solid sawn posts or engineered laminated columns, you can rest assured your building will meet the demands of both snow and wind loads. Today we have so many alternative foundation options for consideration that it’s easy to find the right combination of quality and price to fit your needs and budget.

So we can build strong, quickly and at an advantageous cost, but can we have an aesthetically pleasing building as well? That my friends is a resounding YES!

Porches and dormers are so easily accomplished. Decorative garage doors or beautiful Cross Buck sliders with or without windows create an amazing look. Add a cupola or two or three….. Spectacular! Horse barn? Line the sides with Dutch Doors to complete the look.

…and windows! Many options to let the light shine in. What about the newest craze…transoms up high between the poles! Such a unique look.

What about roofing options. Never in my 4+ decades have we seen the explosion of options as we have seen over the past few short years. So many patterns to choose from. Long life paint systems in standard or textured finish combined with long life fasteners make for a beautiful and sustainable building for decades. Standing seam, painted or stone coated shingles? So many options. Don’t worry about moisture… add a high quality synthetic underlayment or bubble foil for added protection.

Don’t forget siding. We now have board and baton, Dutch lap and so much more. It’s almost limitless what we can come up with. Dream it and a quality builder can likely make it happen.

Like the 1988 “this is not your father’s Oldsmobile” commercials, we are in an era where we can say “this is not your father’s pole barn”.

Let’s build Post-Frame my friends!