R-panel, the PBR profile, is the Texas workhorse: the exposed-fastener metal system on barns, shops, and a growing number of Richardson homes that want metal durability at a working price.
R-panel, also called PBR, uses a ribbed profile that spans well, sheds water fast, installs efficiently, and costs meaningfully less than standing seam. Like every exposed-fastener system, its screws through the panel face need periodic checks. For Richardson shops and budget-conscious metal conversions, R-panel is frequently the right answer, and we say so even when a fancier system would quote higher. Every project begins with a free written estimate and an inspection documented with photos. We do not waive deductibles, because Texas law prohibits it, and we are not public adjusters.
R-panel math for Richardson homeowners converting to metal
A lot of Richardson homeowners come to R-panel as their first metal roof. With 44 percent of local homes built before 1980 and a median build year of 1986, plenty of these houses are due for a replacement decision, and R-panel gives them metal’s wind rating and service life at a lower entry cost than standing seam. The hail record makes the case too. The Richardson area has seen hail an inch or larger in 14 of the last 20 years, with the largest stone reaching 3.0 inches on April 20, 2023. Steel ribs take cosmetic dents and keep shedding water, a trade most metal owners accept. We still recommend a fastener check after big storms. Crews that install R-panel across Dallas County also cover nearby Plano and Addison.
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 Richardson
How a roof system holds up in Richardson depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
36
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
12
Golf-ball-size hail days
3 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Richardson
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 36 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Richardson. On 12 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 14 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 3 inches (teacup size) on April 20, 2023. The most recent report: 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
April 20, 2023: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 11, 2016: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
June 13, 2012: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
September 24, 2023: 2.25-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 6, 2018: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Richardson homes are
The median home in Richardson was built in 1986, and 44% of the city's 47,960 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 6 miles of Richardson); 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 Richardson
What is the difference between R-panel and standing seam in Richardson?
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 Richardson 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 Richardson?
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 Richardson?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 36 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Richardson, including 12 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 14 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
How old are most homes in Richardson?
The median home in Richardson was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 44% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 21% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
