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Siding is one of the key design elements of a home’s exterior. When it comes to new siding options, there are plenty of different types of materials to choose from, from vinyl siding to fiber cement. If you're looking for a siding that is durable, attractive, low maintenance, and will last for over 40 years, you will want to heavily consider using metal siding.

At Western States Metal Roofing, we manufacture metal roofing and siding panels that are used on residential properties as well as commercial. We work directly with homeowners, contractors and architects and see the trends of which type of steel siding panels are being used most often on houses.

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In this article, we go over the best metal panels and colors for your exterior siding.

What’s The Best Metal Siding For Houses?
⅞” Corrugated
R-Panel
7.2 Panel
Flush Wall Panel
Wave Panel
The appearance, performance and installation of metal siding comes down to the panel’s profile, or the shape of the metal panel. We compare each of the panel’s in the chart below.
Metal Siding Panel Cost
Metal siding panels range anywhere from $2.50- $5.00 per sq ft. The price of the panel not only depends on the panel profile you choose, but also the gauge and paint system.

Metal Siding Panel Fastening System
Metal panels come in either an exposed fastener system or a concealed fastener system. The fastening system affects how the installation is done, the cost of installation, and also the durability of the panel. Concealed fastener systems are more weathertight as they do not have screw penetrations on their surface where water can seep through.

To learn all about the differences between the fastening systems, we recommend watching the video below:

Standing Seam Metal Roof Vs Corrugated Metal Roofing [Cost + Pros & Cons + Installation]

 
DIY Friendly Metal Siding
Panels with an exposed fastener system have a less complex installation compared to concealed fastening systems. Having an easier installation makes corrugated metal panels (⅞” corrugated, 7.2 Panel, R Panel) more do-it-yourself friendly. If you are installing your own siding, check out our installation videos.

Metal Siding Paint Systems
Metal panels come in either SMP or PVDF paint systems. While PVDF has greater fade resistance and a larger variety of colors in PVDF, it is up to 30% more expensive than SMP paint.

Metal Siding Appearance
One of the benefits of metal siding is the variety in design amongst the panels. Each profile has a unique look that will enhance any home’s exterior.

Vertical Siding vs. Horizontal Siding For Houses
Metal siding can be installed vertically or horizontally. Horizontal installations are generally preferred because they have an aesthetic that is generally preferred over vertical. However, vertical installations are preferred by homeowners that want easier maintenance as they are more simple to clean compared to horizontal. 

For more about the pros and cons of each installation method, we recommend reading:

Vertical vs. Horizontal Metal Siding: Which Is Better?

Metal Accent Siding For Houses
There’s no rule that says you can only use one type of siding on your home. An interesting architectural trend is to incorporate an accent siding, or using a siding material on only key parts of your home instead of the entire structure, along with a different type of siding material. 

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