Metal Walls and Wall Coverings
Metal Wall Panels Gain Ground in Residential Construction
The use of metal wall systems is on the rise in residential construction, from single-family homes to multi-family developments. With advances in textures, colors, and finishes, today’s metal panels offer a modern, high-end aesthetic while delivering unmatched durability. Metal walls provide exceptional fire resistance and protection from extreme weather—all with minimal maintenance. In addition to being quick and easy to install, metal is a sustainable choice: it often contains recycled content, is fully recyclable at the end of its life, and contributes to energy efficiency in the home.
WHY METAL FOR RESIDENTIAL WALLS
• Fire and weather resistant
• Lifetime durability
• Low maintenance
• Easy installation
• Sustainable - recycled content and 100% recyclable
• Energy-efficient
NOT YOUR GRANDFATHER'S ALUMINUM SIDING
• High-end modern styles
• Beautiful wood grain and other textured finishes
• Broad range of colors and finishes
• Endless design opportunities
• Chalk and fade resistance
Why Metal Walls for Residential Construction
Extreme Weather and Fire Protection
Extreme weather, including hurricanes and wildfires, has increased the need for durability in home design. Modern homes must be built to withstand hazards such as fire, water, high winds, hail, severe storms, and, in some regions, hurricanes and tornadoes. Metal offers many advantages for protecting residential homes and buildings against natural disasters. Metal panels can provide completely noncombustible surfaces, excellent strength, and resistance to corrosion and mold growth caused by flooding.
Elevated Design
Today, metal cladding offers a wide variety of textures, colors, and panel lengths, creating many design choices for elegant looks with attractive wood grains and modern aesthetics. Metal is also becoming more common in luxury custom homes, used on exterior and interior walls as well as roofs.
Durable & Low Maintanance
Metal siding outlasts other types with warranties that last for decades. Unlike vinyl or wood, metal won’t crack, warp, or rot—and it resists hail, wind, and moisture without rusting. It’s nearly maintenance-free, saving a significant hidden cost in homeownership: exterior upkeep. No painting or regular sealing required.
Sustainable & Energy Efficient
Because metal lasts longer than other materials and is infinitely 100% recyclable with no loss in strength, it reduces landfill waste and the environmental cost of frequent replacements. Most metal panels contain at least 70% recycled content. Energy-efficient reflective coatings help keep homes cooler in the summer and warmer in cold months, which helps lower energy bills.
New Construction and Renovations
Metal walls are perfect for new construction and home renovations. These highly durable wall panels refresh the look of older homes, offering decades of dependability and weather resistance. Another benefit of using panel retrofit metal walls is that they are lightweight, meaning they require little to no modification to existing structural elements. Metal wall panels also feature high-performance coating systems that maintain color for a long time.