PBR Panel
36" Coverage · Purlin-Bearing Rib · 26 & 24 Gauge
PBR is the panel metal building erectors reach for first. It has the same 36" coverage and 1-1/4" ribs 12" apart as R Panel, plus a purlin-bearing leg at each lap that sits flat on the purlin. That leg gives more bearing area where panels overlap and a tighter, stronger connection across the whole roof.
290 flat delivery
Anywhere in Florida, any size order
FREE delivery
On orders over 5,000
Ready in 1–2 business days
or less, depending on order size
Volume pricing: 3% off $5K+, 5% off $10K+, 8% off $20K+, 10% off $30K+ (aluminum max 5%)






Panel width
36" coverage
Rib height
1-1/4" major ribs, 12" on center
Min. slope
3/12 without side-lap sealant. Down to 1/2:12 (FBC) with continuous butyl tape in each side lap plus lap screws, per the panel's Florida Product Approval; call us below 3/12
Substrates
26ga and 24ga Galvalume steel
About this panel
Built for metal buildings
Commercial to agricultural
Warehouses, shops, retail additions, barns, pole buildings and equipment sheds all run on PBR. The 36" sheet covers a lot of roof per cut, and the same panel works as wall cladding.
Two gauges
Choose 26 gauge for most buildings, or step up to 24 gauge for longer purlin spans. 26 gauge comes in bare Galvalume or painted colors; 24 gauge comes in bare Galvalume. Both gauges are also available in Kynar 500.

Panel features
Specs at a glance
- Panel width36" coverage
- Rib height1-1/4" major ribs, 12" on center
- Min. slope3/12 without side-lap sealant. Down to 1/2:12 (FBC) with continuous butyl tape in each side lap plus lap screws, per the panel's Florida Product Approval; call us below 3/12
- AttachmentExposed fastener, color-matched screws
- Substrates26ga and 24ga Galvalume steel
- FinishesGalvalume mill finish; painted colors in 26 gauge; Kynar 500 in 26 and 24 gauge
- LengthCut to length up to 40 ft
Panel profile
PBR Panel
Pricing
Price per linear foot
Cut to your length. Same price online, by phone and at the counter.
26 Gauge
Galvalume
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$4.40 per LF
26 Gauge
Painted color
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$6.71 per LF
24 Gauge
Galvalume
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$6.83 per LF
26 Gauge
Kynar 500 color
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$10.38 per LF
24 Gauge
Kynar 500 color
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$13.53 per LF
LF means linear foot of panel. PBR Panel covers 36" wide. A 12-ft panel = 12 LF = $52.80 at $4.40/LF (lowest option). Everyone pays the same posted price; volume discounts apply automatically.
Billed by the foot, rounded up to the next whole foot per sheet. Skylight panels, closures and screws are on the order page.
Colors
Available colors
Stock Colors
26 gauge in every color · 24 gauge in Galvalume
Kynar 500 Colors
PVDF finish · 26 and 24 gauge
Colors on screen are approximate. Ask for a color chip or see the metal at our Tampa counter before you order.
Technical
Specifications & approvals
Substructure
- Plywood or purlins
- 15/32" plywood deck (thicker is fine, thinner is not), 1x4 battens or open purlins, whichever the panel's approval allows
- Wood purlins
- Size and spacing per the panel's Florida Product Approval (commonly 2x4 #2 or better)
- Steel
- Purlins or hat channel with metal-to-metal screws
Substrates
- Painted
- Galvalume-coated steel under the paint
- Mill finish
- Bare Galvalume steel
Approvals & Ordering
- Florida Product Approval
- Florida Product Approved. Call (813) 410-7427 for the approval documentation for your permit.
- Cut length
- Up to 40 ft
- Stock
- 1–2 business-day pickup in Tampa
Tampa warehouse
7001 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619 · (813) 410-7427
Pickup in Tampa
Open 7 days, 7am–5pm. Orders are ready in 1–2 business days.
Florida delivery
$290 total ($195 delivery + $95 fuel) anywhere in Florida, free on orders over $5,000. Tuff Rib-only orders ship for $230. Orders are ready in 1–2 business days. Outside Florida? We arrange freight nationwide on larger orders.
Order online with the cart, or call/text (813) 410-7427 for a quote. Everyone pays the same posted price, homeowner or contractor. Bigger orders get automatic volume discounts. Ready in 1–2 business days. Florida delivery is $290 total ($195 delivery + $95 fuel), or $230 for Tuff Rib-only orders, and free on orders over $5,000. ZIP codes starting with 325 (Western Panhandle, including Pensacola) are quoted by phone. Pickup in Tampa is free.
FAQ
PBR Panel questions
What does PBR stand for in PBR Panel?
Is PBR Panel the same as R Panel?
What is the minimum pitch for PBR Panel?
Does PBR Panel meet Florida Building Code requirements?
Can PBR be used for residential roofing in Tampa?
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