Designing a seamless roof-to-wall transition with metal panels allows you to create a stunning and unique waterfall effect. This design element is extremely popular in modern style homes and buildings and is quickly becoming utilized across many different markets because of the continuous, uninterrupted lines it creates. We’re exploring how this style can be achieved using metal panels.
Roof to Wall Transitions with Metal Panels
[fa icon="calendar'] 01/25/2022 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in facades
Vertical Metal Panels: Design Inspiration
[fa icon="calendar'] 11/30/2021 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Siding, Interior Metal, residential, facades, Accents
Most metal panels are able to be installed either horizontally or vertically in wall or siding applications. Metal’s flexibility with different styles of installation is one of its biggest benefits after all! Installing panels vertically can create long clean lines that are both visually appealing and create modern styles. Here’s some vertically installed metal panel project inspiration.
Horizontal Metal Panels: Design Inspiration
[fa icon="calendar'] 11/02/2021 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Siding, Interior Metal, facades, Home Advice, metal fencing, Accents
Most metal wall and siding panels have the option to be installed either horizontally or vertically. You can create some truly unique and stunning looks with metal panels by using them horizontally. Metal panel’s flexibility and adaptability to fit into your style and design needs makes a great choice for all types of projects. Check out some of our favorite horizontally installed metal panel projects and get inspired!
Metal Panels & Industrial Style
[fa icon="calendar'] 10/19/2021 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in facades, Home Advice
Beauty meets simplicity in the increasingly popular industrial style aesthetic. Raw materials, contrasting colors, and inspiration drawn from factories, warehouses, and industrial spaces create this stunning home style that can be achieved on both the inside and outside of residential spaces. We’re showing you how metal panels can be used to easily create industrial styles.
How to Touch Up Paint on Metal Panels
[fa icon="calendar'] 10/05/2021 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Colors, facades, Home Advice
Metal roofing and siding is an extremely durable solution for home and building owners. However, life happens. Scratches, nicks, and other imperfections can occur from a variety of different events. From tree branches falling to accidental chips from stones on the street, there can be a lot of reasons why your metal panels need a bit of a touch up. We’re sharing how to touch up paint on your metal panels.
Metal Panels & Farmhouse Style
[fa icon="calendar'] 09/07/2021 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in residential, facades, Home Advice
Farmhouse style has swept the nation and become one of the most popular aesthetics for residential homes. The mix of light, neutral colors paired with bold accents makes it a stunning home design that can easily be achieved on both the interior and exterior of your house, especially when you use metal panels. We’re showing you how metal panels can be used to help you accomplish farmhouse style.
How to Combine Metal & Other Building Materials
[fa icon="calendar'] 06/08/2021 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Siding, Metal Roofing, facades, Home Advice
While metal panels look stunning and make a statement on their own, many homeowners, contractors, and architects love to combine them with other building materials to create unique styles that complement one another. From beautiful masonry work to accent wood, there are tons of ways to create one-of-a-kind styles by combining metal panels with other building materials.
A Sneak Peek of the 2021 Design Guide
[fa icon="calendar'] 05/11/2021 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Colors, facades, Home Advice
One of our favorite times of year is when we release our annual design guide. It’s full of inspiring ways to utilize metal panels featuring Bridger Steel’s latest and trendiest styles and colors. We compiled the 2021 Design Guide with intention — choosing colors, styles, textures, and finishes that work together seamlessly. The goal of this year’s guide is to provide homeowners with color combinations that help them realistically envision projects that incorporate metal panels.
What’s the Difference Between Metal Panel Paint Systems?
[fa icon="calendar'] 04/20/2021 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Colors, facades, Home Advice
Bridger Steel uses two main types of paint systems: Premium Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) and Silicone Modified Polyester (SMP). What does any of that actually mean? We’re breaking down what the difference is between our paint systems, and giving you all the information you actually need before deciding on one over the other.
How to Incorporate Metal Around Your Home
[fa icon="calendar'] 12/29/2020 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Interior Metal, residential, facades, Home Advice
Using metal panels is a great way to add texture and depth into your home, whether they’re used on the inside or outside. If you love the look of metal and want to bring it to your home, but maybe don’t want to fully commit to a roof or siding, or maybe you're not in need of a roofing or siding replacement, there are still plenty of ways to incorporate a bit of metal here and there!
A Guide to Board and Batten Metal Siding
[fa icon="calendar'] 09/29/2020 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Siding, facades
The timeless board and batten look has been a popular trend for the exteriors of homes and other buildings for decades. While you used to only be able to achieve this look with wood, today, you can easily get the board and batten style with the strength and longevity of steel. Board and batten metal panels will change the way you look at this classic siding.
Using Metal Siding on a Modern Home
[fa icon="calendar'] 10/03/2018 / by Steve Collins posted in Metal Siding, Colors, modern, corrugated, shiplap, residential, facades
A well-designed modern home looks clean and almost minimalist in its finished form. This clean simplicity can sometimes hide the hours of intensive thought that went into each line, curve, and surface. Designers have to balance aesthetics, performance, longevity, and often most importantly, the surrounding landscape. New technologies have improved metal siding panel systems, allowing designers more flexibility in their designs, knowing that the performance and longevity of the product is up to their standards.