Over the past year we’ve been listening closely to our customers’ demands and paying attention to changing market trends.  The people have spoken and it’s clear they want more color and texture choices,  more warranty options, and a continued high standard of quality.  We are introducing several new colors and finishes to satisfy the increased appetite for metal.

“We’re introducing a lot of these new materials, increasing our production capabilities and broadening our array of panel textures, colors and profiles to meet demand,” explains Andy Lessley, Sales Specialist at Bridger Steel.  “We invite people to come to the showrooms, try out the new products and see that we have so much more than your standard painted metal.” Here is a round up of the new colors and finishes and what makes them so special.

Vintage: Vintage is a galvanized product that has undergone a tinning process and is coated to maintain its color. The result is a natural weathered gray without the color variations and the time associated with waiting for bare metal to age.  “Vintage is great because it has that rustic aged look that is in demand right now, but it also carries a warranty that bare metals do not,” says Andy.  The coating makes it less likely to scratch, and if you want to add on a few years down the road we can more accurately match the paint color of the original panels.  Vintage is perfect for exterior roofing and siding as well as interior projects.

Rawhide: Our Rawhide color finishes are the perfect answer to the demand for more textures in design elements.  The pattern, which resembles the look and feeling of grip tape, provides dimension and subtle changes in color as the light bounces off of it from dawn to dusk.  “This look is perfect for residential, commercial, and interior projects because it’s durable and creates a unique and subtle look,” says Andy.  Our Rawhide finishes come in three different colors: Apache, Burnished Slate which resembles an aged copper, and Steel Gray which is a painted charcoal color similar to Rezibond but with the warranty of a painted panel.

Rustic Copper: We’ve seen the use of prints increase dramatically and decided that Rustic Copper was the perfect fit for our line.  “This print provides another option for the rusted look without the rust,” Andy explains.  The mix of gold and chestnut creates a structure that is interesting to the eye and classically appealing.  This print is perfect for interior projects, exterior accents and roofs. 

Jadestone: The second addition to our Rustic Print collection makes a statement with mixtures of blacks, greens and browns.  “It’s really unique.  It almost looks like a granite counter top,” Andy says.  “This print really expands the options we have, especially for interior design.  I’m thinking of putting it up on the gables of my house.”  Jadestone would look fantastic for residential, commercial and interior projects.