AG Panel Metal Roofing
The classic ribbed, screw-down panel: the workhorse of barns, garages, and outbuildings across Trumbull and Mahoning counties, and a solid budget option for the right house.
The workhorse panel
AG panel is the metal roof this area grew up with. Ribbed panels, screwed down through the surface with gasketed fasteners, in the classic profile you see on barns and farmhouses across Northeast Ohio. It's the most affordable way to put steel over a structure.
We install AG panel on pole barns, detached garages, sheds, lean-tos, and porches, and on houses where the budget leads the decision. It's a durable, practical roof that costs less for a simple reason: simpler installation and exposed fasteners.
Exposed fasteners do mean maintenance. The rubber washers under the screw heads age with sun and temperature swings, so the roof benefits from a fastener check every several years. We explain that trade plainly in every AG panel quote, and if your project would be better served by a concealed-fastener system, we'll say so.
Most affordable metal
Simple panels and straightforward installation keep the cost down.
Right for outbuildings
Barns, garages, sheds, and porches are exactly what this panel was made for.
Honest trade-offs
Exposed washers need an occasional check, and we'd rather you know that before you buy.
At a glance
AG Panel specifications
- Panel style
- Classic ribbed, screw-down
- Fasteners
- Exposed, gasketed screws
- Typical steel
- 29 gauge, coated
- Finish
- Factory-baked paint systems
- Finish warranty
- Up to 40 years, by product
- Labor warranty
- 10 years, DR Roofing & Restoration
Compare
How our three metal systems compare
| Spec | Standing Seam | Legacy Panel | AG Panel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel profile | Vertical panels, raised interlocking seams | Low-profile ribbed panel, concealed edge detail | Classic ribbed panel, screw-down |
| Fasteners | Hidden | Hidden | Exposed |
| The look | Clean, modern lines | Standing seam character at a friendlier price | Traditional barn and farmhouse profile |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $$ | $ |
| Best for | Homes that want the premium, last-roof option | Homeowners who want metal on a shingle-level budget | Barns, garages, outbuildings, budget projects |
| Finish warranty | Up to 40-year finish warranty | Up to 40-year finish warranty | Up to 40-year finish warranty |
Want the full picture on pricing and process? Read the Metal Roof Cost & Process Guide.
Pricing
What it typically costs
Per square foot, full replacement
What moves the number
- Structure size and roof pitch
- New construction versus tear-off
- Purlin or decking condition underneath
- Trim package and color choice
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How often do exposed fasteners need attention?
Plan on a fastener check every 5 to 10 years. Washers that have aged get re-seated or replaced. It's a quick, inexpensive service visit.
Do the screws back out over time?
Temperature swings can slowly work some screws loose over many years. That's normal for the system and exactly what the periodic check catches.
Is AG panel only for barns and garages?
No. It's a legitimate budget choice for houses too, especially simple rooflines. We'll give you a straight answer on whether it fits your home, or whether a concealed-fastener panel earns its extra cost.
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Get a free quote for your roof.
Barn, garage, or budget-minded house: tell us about the structure and we'll quote AG panel with an exact, written number. We've been putting steel over this valley's barns since 2013, and we'd be glad to look at yours.
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