Watson Metals Standing Seam Panels vs Watson Metals 5V Crimp Metal Roof Panel

For a roof or wall you want to last decades, the Watson Metals standing seam panel is the stronger product: 24 or 26 gauge Galvalume steel, a 1¾-inch rib, concealed clips and a 40-year paint warranty on 20 colors. The 5V panel is a light 29-gauge galvanized sheet with exposed fasteners, best suited to sheds, porches, cottages and tight budgets. Owners of standing seam praise the clean look and lack of leaks at fasteners; 5V buyers accept a shorter service life and more maintenance in exchange for easy handling and cutting.

• Choose the standing seam panel if you are roofing or siding a house or commercial building and want concealed fasteners, thicker steel and a long paint warranty.
• Choose the 5V panel if you are covering a shed, porch, cottage or outbuilding and want a light, easy-to-cut sheet you can install yourself.