thickness Articles

Metal Roofing Gauge and Thickness Explained

December 31, 2015

A common question I receive from homeowners concerns what metal roofing gauge they should purchase. While those who ask this are hoping for a simple answer such as “only purchase 26 gauge,” the answer is never nearly that simple. Below I will share my thoughts on what sort of metal thickness (or gauge) is best… ( read more )

Metal Roofing Gauge

November 23, 2009

Q: I am looking at samples of several roofing products. Two of them claim to be 26 gauge, but they feel very different. One is clearly lighter than the other. Can I use a micrometer to test the thickness and figure out which one really is 26 gauge? Is there a chart that would tell… ( read more )