Which is better for a house roof?

The Fabral. Its 26-gauge steel, 2 1/2:12 minimum pitch and UL 790 Class A fire rating meet typical residential code, and long panels cut seams. The 20-pack has no fire or hail rating and is better suited to outbuildings.

The Fabral should. Thicker 26-gauge steel resists denting and a factory Enduracole finish protects the zinc coating. The 30-gauge sheets are thinner and rely on bare galvanized protection.

Is the 20-pack worth the extra money?

It is not extra per square foot: about $1.33 per sq ft versus about $1.37 for the Fabral. You pay more up front for 100 sq ft in one box, but you get a lighter, unrated panel.

Can I mix them on one roof?

No. Different gauges, rib profiles and finishes will not nest or overlap cleanly, and the pitch requirements differ. Pick one system for the whole roof.

How much does each cover?

The Fabral covers 24 in wide by the panel length you order, up to 40 ft. The 20-pack covers over 100 sq ft total across 20 sheets.

Do I need special fasteners?

The Fabral needs screws with EPDM washers driven on the rib flats, sold separately. The 20-pack includes 100 screws and a pair of gloves.

Fabral 5V Crimp Steel Roof Panel vs Galvanized Corrugated Metal Roof Panels 20-Pack

Buy the Fabral 5V Crimp if you are roofing a real building: it is a 26-gauge structural panel with a 2 1/2:12 minimum pitch, UL 790 Class A fire rating and UL 2218 Class 4 hail rating, sold by the linear foot at $32.98 at Home Depot as of November 6, 2026. The 20-pack is a 30-gauge sheet kit for sheds, lean-tos and wall cladding, at $132.99 at Wayfair as of November 6, 2026. The Fabral is the better panel; the 20-pack is the cheaper way to cover about 100 sq ft in one order.

Today the Fabral 5V Crimp Steel Roof Panel costs $100.01 less at its best price.

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