AMP profile: 12-inch concealed fastener panel
AMP Wave 12-3: 12 Inch Concealed Fastener Wall Panel
The AMP Wave 12-3 is a 12 inch concealed fastener wall panel, 7/8 inch deep, with three ribs on a 4-inch module. Its narrow module suits walls full of windows, doors and short returns, where a wider panel leaves awkward slivers. The standard panel is 24 gauge Galvalume steel with a PVDF finish. We make it to your cut list in our New Brunswick shop, with matching trim, for delivery or pickup. Your installer puts it up.
- Owner's 26+ years in metal
- Delivery or shop pickup
- Free written quotes
What are the Wave 12-3 dimensions?
Each panel covers 12 inches and stands 7/8 inch deep, with three ribs on a 4-inch module. The fastening edge is hidden under the next panel, so the wall shows no screw heads.
| Item | AMP Wave 12-3 |
|---|---|
| Fastener type | Concealed |
| Coverage | 12″ |
| Depth | 7/8″ (0.875″) |
| Rib pattern | 3 ribs on a 4″ module |
| Orientation | Horizontal or vertical |
| Standard metal | 24 ga Galvalume steel, PVDF finish |
| On request | 22 ga Galvalume; .032″ or .040″ aluminum |
| Lengths | Made to the lengths on your cut list |
| Uses | Storefronts, ground floors, entries and homes |
| Lead time | On your quote |
Wave 12-3 or Wave 16-4: which fits your wall?
Choose by layout and viewing distance. Wave 12-3 fits busy walls seen up close, while the Wave 16-4 covers long, plain walls with fewer pieces.
| Question | Wave 12-3 | Wave 16-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | 12″ | 16″ |
| Ribs | 3 on a 4″ module | 4 on a 4″ module |
| Panels across 100 feet of wall | 100 | 75 |
| Suits walls with | Many openings; ground floors and homes | Long, tall runs and few openings |
On a big plain wall, 25 extra panels means 25 extra side joints to set. See every profile on our metal wall panels page.
How do you lay out Wave 12-3 around windows and doors?
Start from the openings, not the corner. Set the starting line so panel joints land at or near the window jambs, and the thin slivers beside the glass disappear.
- Center the pattern on the entry or the main window, so both sides match.
- Compare opening widths with the 12-inch module. A small shift in the start line can remove a sliver at every opening.
- Plan jamb, head and sill trim before the panels are made. Head trim sheds water out over the panel below.
Every change of material needs trim or metal flashing, for example where Wave 12-3 meets flat aluminum composite panels or a brick base. On architectural jobs, the shop drawings show each joint against each opening for approval.
Is Wave 12-3 a good choice for a modern home?
Yes. A 12 inch concealed fastener wall panel looks in scale with doors, windows and garage bays. Owners use it on entries, garages, dormer side walls and accent walls.
Over wood framing, your installer sets the panels on furring over sheathing and a weather-resistive barrier, and laps the head trim over the window flashing. Near salt water, aluminum is available on request; our guide to metal near the Jersey Shore explains the choice.
How do you order Wave 12-3 panels?
Send elevations with the openings marked, or your installer’s cut list, and we reply with a written quote within 24-48 hours on business days. Field dimensions are your installer’s responsibility.
- Panels: each length and quantity, and which way the ribs run.
- Trim: jambs, heads and sills for each opening size, plus corners, base and top, formed on our 10-foot CNC folder.
- No minimum order. 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 the shop, across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland, with the delivery cost quoted. Pickup is during office hours, Monday–Friday 7 AM–5 PM.
- Price match: send a lower written quote for the same parts with your request, and we will match or beat it.
Finish warranties come from the coil maker; our warranty page explains them.
Wave 12-3 questions
Does a 12-inch panel cost more than a 16-inch panel?
Per square foot of wall it often costs a little more, because the wall takes more panels and side joints. On walls full of openings it can waste less metal. We can price both as alternates on one quote.
Can Wave 12-3 and Wave 16-4 be used on the same building?
Yes. Both are 7/8 inch deep with ribs on a 4-inch module, so they sit well together. The trim where they meet is planned so the change looks intended.
What metals is Wave 12-3 made in?
The standard panel is 24 gauge Galvalume steel with a PVDF finish. 22 gauge Galvalume and .032 or .040 inch aluminum are available on request.
How fast can I get a Wave 12-3 quote?
Within 24-48 hours on business days, once we have elevations, a cut list or plans. The lead time for the panels is shown on the quote.
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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Wave 12-3 orders
Planning a detailed facade with Wave 12-3?
Send the elevations and we will quote the panels and the trim around your openings as one order, delivered or ready for pickup.