Watson Metals Tuff-Rib Panel vs Watson Metals 5V Crimp Metal Roof Panel

Both are 29-gauge Watson Metals panels with UL 2218 Class 4 impact ratings, so durability is close. The Tuff Rib is the stronger all-rounder: 3/4-inch ribs, 36-inch coverage, 26-gauge option, UL 790 Class A fire and UL 580 Class 90 uplift, and it works as roof or siding. The 5V is a lighter-duty, traditional 5V crimp panel in galvanized steel, 26 inches wide, best on farmhouses, cottages and sheds where looks matter more than span.

• Choose the Tuff Rib if you want one panel for roof and walls, need a 26-gauge option, wider coverage or tested fire and uplift ratings.
• Choose the 5V if you want the classic Southern crimp look on a cottage, farmhouse or outbuilding and a light panel that cuts with aviation snips.