AMP profile: PBR roof and wall panel
AMP PBR Metal Panels for Roofs and Walls
AMP PBR metal panels are exposed-fastener roof and wall panels with ribs 1-1/4 inches deep and a purlin-bearing leg at the overlap. Each sheet covers 36 inches, 39 inches overall. We run them on our own PBR roll former in New Brunswick, in 24 or 22 gauge Galvalume steel, cut to the lengths on your cut list. Matching trim is formed in the same shop, and your erector or roofer puts the panels up.
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What are PBR metal panels?
PBR panels are the everyday skin of metal buildings: a ribbed sheet fastened through the face, with an extra leg at the side lap. PBR is usually read as purlin bearing rib.
That leg is the detail that matters. Where two panels overlap, it gives the lapped edge bearing on the purlin or girt, so the lap sits on the structure instead of hanging on the screws alone.
| Item | AMP PBR |
|---|---|
| Fastener type | Exposed: screws through the panel face |
| Rib depth | 1-1/4″ |
| Coverage | 36″ |
| Overall width | 39″ |
| Side lap | Purlin-bearing (overlap) leg |
| Gauges | 24 or 22 ga Galvalume steel; 26 ga for agricultural use on request |
| Finishes | PVDF or SMP |
| Uses | Roofs and walls |
| Lengths | Cut to the lengths on your cut list |
| Made on | Our PBR roll former in New Brunswick, NJ |
| Lead time | On your quote |
Which projects call for PBR panels?
Any building framed with purlins and girts is a candidate. Most PBR orders fall into four groups.
- New steel-framed buildings: warehouses, contractor shops, storage and equipment buildings.
- Additions: a new bay clad to match the original roof and walls.
- Re-skins: faded, chalky or rusted panels replaced over the existing frame.
- Repairs: single panels or runs replaced after a vehicle strike or storm damage.
Matching an existing building takes care. Text a photo with a tape measure across two ribs to (732) 236-8750, or bring a sample to the shop, and we check the match before anything is cut. Profiles from different makers can look alike and still not lap together.
For barns and pole buildings, see barn and pole-building panels. Our guide to AG panel vs PBR panel compares the two profiles.
How are PBR roofs and walls detailed?
The panel is the same; the details are not.
- Roofs: end laps land over purlins, sealant goes in the side and end laps, and closures fill the ribs at the eave and ridge.
- Walls: base trim and closures keep water and pests out at the bottom and corner trim covers the panel ends.
Where snow slides off a PBR roof onto doors or walkways, read our guide to snow guards for metal roofs. For a roof without exposed fasteners, see standing seam roof panels.
Which gauge of PBR should you order?
Most roofs and walls use 24 gauge. 22 gauge is thicker and stiffer, and the building’s drawings or engineer decide when it is needed. 26 gauge is available on request for agricultural buildings.
A darker PBR wainscot along the base of a wall hides scuffs, with trim between the colors. AMP PBR is made in Galvalume steel, so near salt water read our guide to metal near the Jersey Shore first. The AMP 7.2 Rib, also 36 inches wide, is made in aluminum.
How do you order PBR metal panels?
Send the building drawings, a cut list or measured photos of the existing building, and we reply with a written quote within 24-48 hours on business days. Field dimensions come from your erector or roofer.
- Roof, walls or both: run lengths, counts and lap locations.
- Trim: eave, rake, ridge, base, corners and openings, formed in our custom sheet metal shop.
- No minimum order: one replacement panel or a full building. Custom (non-stock) colors carry a minimum quantity, and the lead time is on your quote.
- Delivery or pickup: we deliver within about a 5-hour drive of New Brunswick, across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland, with the cost quoted. Pickup is at the shop, 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, as our warranty page explains.
PBR panel questions
What does PBR stand for?
It is usually read as purlin bearing rib. The name comes from the extra leg at the side lap that rests on the purlin or girt.
What is the coverage of an AMP PBR panel?
Each sheet covers 36 inches and is 39 inches wide overall, with ribs 1-1/4 inches deep.
Can AMP PBR panels replace damaged panels on an existing metal building?
Often, if the profile matches. Send a measured photo or bring a sample, and we check the match before cutting.
Do you make 26 gauge PBR for barns?
Yes, on request for agricultural use. Our barn and pole-building panels page covers AG panels for barns and pole buildings.
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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PBR orders
Building, adding to or re-skinning a metal building?
Send the drawings or measured photos of the existing building. We reply within 24-48 hours with a written quote for the panels and trim, delivered or ready for pickup.