26-gauge Matte Black R-Panel — dead-flat black metal roofing, the current pick for modern barndominiums, contemporary new builds, and premium architectural accents. AZ50 Galvalume substrate with Sherwin-Williams WeatherXL silicone-modified polyester (SMP) paint in a matte finish, 40-year limited warranty. Cut to your exact linear footage same-day at our Houston yard.

Specifications

What is R-Panel (PBR Panel)?

R-Panel and PBR Panel are the same profile — PBR (Purlin-Bearing R-Panel) is the modern industry name for what’s commonly still called R-Panel in the field. 36″ cover width, 1¼” major ribs spaced 12″ on-center, and a purlin-bearing leg so the panel works as roofing OR siding. Our R-Panel is 26-gauge Grade 80 steel — the contractor standard for residential roofs, carports, barns, barndominiums, and commercial roofs across Houston and Southeast Texas.

Why Matte Black

Matte Black is the current pick — dead-flat black, no gloss, the panel of choice for modern barndominiums, contemporary commercial accents, dark-trim residential roofs, and premium accent walls. It reads as architectural rather than industrial, and it photographs clean. We sell more Matte Black to design-forward contractors than any other dark color. The matte finish also has a real performance edge over glossy black — it scatters reflected light and doesn’t read as a hot spot from a distance.

SMP paint — what it actually is

Silicone-Modified Polyester (SMP) is the contractor-standard mid-tier coil paint. It handles UV exposure, heat cycling, and Gulf Coast humidity — the three things a Houston roof actually deals with. The Sherwin-Williams WeatherXL system carries a 40-year chip/peel warranty and 30-year fade/chalk warranty out of the box. Less expensive than premium PVDF/Kynar; far more durable than budget polyester paint.

Same-day cut and Houston pickup

We cut to your exact linear footage on our shear while you wait. Pickup at 8122 Hillsboro St, Houston TX 77029 — open contractor hours. Delivery available across the Houston metro and Southeast Texas (free on orders $1,500+). Call (281) 902-7619 with your footage and we’ll have it cut and on the rack when you arrive.

What else you need

Most Matte Black R-Panel jobs need #12 self-drilling roofing screws color-matched to Matte Black, foam closures at eave and ridge, color-matched ridge cap trim, gable trim, eave trim, and pipe boots for any penetrations. Tell us your roof dimensions and we’ll spec the full accessory package with your panels.

FAQ

What’s the difference between 26-gauge and 29-gauge?
26-gauge is 0.0185″ thick — the contractor standard for Houston roofing. 29-gauge is thinner (~0.0142″) and used on cheap residential jobs. For Gulf Coast hail and wind, 26-gauge is the floor.

Will my Matte Black color match if I come back for more later?
We run from a single mill coil per color. Color batches can drift slightly between mill runs (industry-wide reality). For perfect match, buy all you need in one trip — we cut to your exact list. If you’ll need touch-up later, grab the batch tag stamped on your coil end before you leave.

Is “same-day cut” really same-day?
For orders up to about 2,000 linear feet of stock colors, yes — call with your footage, drive over, we cut while you load. Bigger orders may need 24 hours to schedule the shear clean.

Do you deliver?
Yes. Pickup is free at our Houston yard; delivery is available across the Houston metro and most of Southeast Texas (free on orders $1,500+). Call (281) 902-7619 for a delivery quote.

¿Cortan la lámina a la medida?
Sí. Cortamos lámina R-Panel calibre 26 en negro mate (Matte Black) a la medida exacta en pies enteros. Pedido hoy, recoger hoy en 8122 Hillsboro St, Houston. Llame al (281) 902-7619 para precios.

Order online, walk in, or call (281) 902-7619 to spec your job — footage, screws, closures, trim.