AMP profile: exposed-fastener rib panel
AMP 7.2 Rib Metal Panel for Walls and Roofs
The AMP 7.2 Rib metal panel is an exposed-fastener panel with symmetrical ribs 1-1/2 inches deep, spaced 7.2 inches on center. Each sheet covers 36 inches and works on walls or roofs, run vertically or horizontally. We make it in 24 or 22 gauge Galvalume steel, or .032 or .040 inch aluminum, to the lengths on your cut list in our New Brunswick shop. Matching trim is formed in the same shop, and your erector or installer puts it up.
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What are the 7.2 Rib dimensions?
The ribs stand 1-1/2 inches deep and repeat every 7.2 inches in one symmetrical shape. Each sheet is 38.875 inches wide overall and covers 36 inches; the extra width forms the side lap.
| Item | AMP 7.2 Rib |
|---|---|
| Fastener type | Exposed: screws through the panel face |
| Rib depth | 1-1/2″ |
| Rib spacing | 7.2″ on center, symmetrical |
| Coverage | 36″ |
| Overall width | 38.875″ |
| Metals | 24 or 22 ga Galvalume steel; .032″ or .040″ aluminum |
| Finishes | PVDF or SMP |
| Orientation | Vertical or horizontal |
| Uses | Walls and roofs |
| Lengths | Made to the lengths on your cut list |
| Lead time | On your quote |
Why does a 1-1/2 inch rib matter?
A deeper rib makes a stiffer sheet, so the panel can bridge wider gaps between girts or purlins than a shallow profile. On a tall wall that can mean fewer supports.
The allowable span still depends on the gauge, the fastening and the design loads for the address. The project’s engineer sets the support spacing, and we make the panels and trim to the approved drawings.
Can one 7.2 rib metal panel cover the roof and the walls?
Yes. The 7.2 Rib works on both, so a building can wear one profile and one color from eave to grade. That suits warehouses, canopies and outbuildings that should read as one shape.
Roof runs need end laps over supports, sealant at the laps and closures at the eave and ridge. Walls need a base trim with a drip, corners and opening trim. Where snow slides off a roof onto doors or walkways, read our guide to snow guards for metal roofs. For low-slope roofs on larger buildings, see commercial metal roof panels.
When does another AMP profile fit better?
Pick the 7.2 Rib when spans, wall height or a bold rib line lead the decision. It is a common choice for distribution walls, rooftop equipment screens, canopies and open sheds.
- Matching a pre-engineered metal building? Start with AMP PBR panels, which also cover 36 inches.
- Want no visible screws on an office front? Use the Wave 16-4.
- Prefer a rounded corrugated look? Compare the AMP 2.67 x 7/8 corrugated panel.
Every AMP profile is listed on our metal wall panels page.
How do you order 7.2 Rib panels?
Send the architectural and structural drawings, or a cut list, and we reply with a written quote within 24-48 hours on business days. Field dimensions come from your erector or installer. Commercial jobs get shop drawings for approval where the job calls for them.
- Use and metal: wall, roof or both, in steel or aluminum and the gauge on the drawings.
- Lengths: each run length and count, with lap locations on roofs.
- Trim: base, corners, openings, eave, rake and ridge, formed in our custom sheet metal shop.
- No minimum order. Custom (non-stock) colors carry a minimum quantity, and the lead time is on your quote.
- Delivery within about a 5-hour drive of New Brunswick, to New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland, priced with the order. Or pick up at the shop during office hours, Monday–Friday 7 AM–5 PM.
- Competitive price guarantee: have a lower written quote for the same parts? Send it with your request and we will match or beat it.
Finish warranties come from the coil maker; see our warranty page.
7.2 Rib questions
How far can a 7.2 Rib panel span between supports?
It depends on the gauge, the fastening and the design loads for the building. The project’s engineer sets the support spacing, and we make the panels to the approved drawings.
Can the same 7.2 Rib panel go on the roof and the walls?
Yes. It is made for both, in 24 or 22 gauge Galvalume steel or .032 or .040 inch aluminum. Roof laps and sealant follow the approved drawings.
What is the difference between the 7.2 Rib and PBR panels?
Both cover 36 inches and use exposed fasteners. The 7.2 Rib has symmetrical 1-1/2 inch ribs at 7.2 inches on center. PBR is 1-1/4 inches deep, with a purlin-bearing leg at the overlap.
Can a 7.2 Rib panel be used on a house?
It suits detached workshops, garages and modern homes that want a bold rib. For a quieter wall on a house, the Wave 12-3 usually fits better.
Request a quote
Tell us what you need: the product, the metal and finish, and your dimensions or cut list. Attach a photo, sketch or cut list if you have one. We reply with a written quote within 24-48 hours. Delivery within about five hours of our New Brunswick shop, or pickup.
Or text a photo or sketch with dimensions to (732) 236-8750
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7.2 Rib orders
Need one profile for the walls and the roof?
Send the drawings or a cut list. We reply within 24-48 hours with a written quote for the panels and trim, delivered or ready for pickup.