R-panel, the PBR profile, is the Texas workhorse: the exposed-fastener metal system on barns, shops, and a growing number of Arlington homes that want metal durability at a working price.
R-panel’s ribbed profile spans well, sheds water fast, installs efficiently, and costs meaningfully less than standing seam. Like every exposed-fastener system, it trades some upkeep for that value: screws through the panel face need periodic checks. For Arlington shops and budget-conscious metal conversions, R-panel is frequently the right answer, and we say so even when fancier systems would quote higher.
Estimates are written and free. Inspections are recorded in photos. Deductibles are never waived, since Texas law does not permit it, and Cedar Crest does not act as a public adjuster.
Putting R-Panel to Work Under Arlington Hail
The storm record around Arlington is steady rather than rare: 41 days with inch-plus hail within 9 miles since 2006, spread across 15 of the last 20 years, with a largest recorded stone of 5.0 inches on June 12, 2023. For an exposed-fastener roof, that record is the argument for checking fasteners once storm season passes, a simple habit that keeps an economical system doing its job.
Housing age shapes the conversions we see. Arlington’s median home was built in 1986, and 59 percent of the housing was built between 1980 and 2009, which means many of those roofs have been replaced before. When an owner wants to move to metal without paying standing seam prices, R-panel is usually where the conversation starts. We run the same crews in Pantego and Grand Prairie, and anywhere in Tarrant County the first visit is a free inspection.
THE SYSTEM
R-Panel / PBR Metal Roofing, up close.
Standing seam metal. Wide flat pans, concealed fasteners: the profile that shrugs off hail seasons.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind R-Panel / PBR Metal Roofing in Arlington
How a roof system holds up in Arlington depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
41
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
21
Golf-ball-size hail days
5 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Arlington
Hail is a regular event around Arlington. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 41 separate days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 9 miles of the city, and on 21 of those days the stones reached golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 5 inches (softball size) on June 12, 2023. The most recent report: 1-inch hail on April 26, 2026.
June 12, 2023: 5-inch hail (softball size)
May 27, 2024: 3.25-inch hail (teacup size)
June 13, 2012: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 24, 2011: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
June 1, 2025: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
How old Arlington homes are
The median home in Arlington was built in 1986, and 33% of the city's 153,137 housing units predate 1980. Many of these houses are likely on their second roof or nearing the point where they need one.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 9 miles of Arlington); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about r-panel / pbr metal roofing in Arlington
What is the difference between R-panel and standing seam in Arlington?
Price and fasteners. R-panel screws through the face and costs meaningfully less; standing seam conceals fasteners and costs more. Both are legitimate, so the choice is budget versus maintenance profile.
Is R-panel just for barns?
No. Barndominiums, shops, and plenty of Arlington homes run R-panel. Over solid decking with quality underlayment it is a durable residential system at a working price.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Arlington?
Not automatically. A roof on its second or third cycle is a chance to rethink: Class 4 asphalt for the insurance math, metal or premium systems where the home and horizon justify them. We quote the honest options against your actual house.
How often does hail hit Arlington?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 41 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 9 miles of Arlington, including 21 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1-inch hail on April 26, 2026.
How old are most homes in Arlington?
The median home in Arlington was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 33% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 8% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
