X-Panel (The Tuxedo of Metal)

As a proud Canadian Manufacturer of metal roofing and siding products, we entered the market to make a difference and offer our customers steel from the customer’s perspective. We have spent the past 12 years doing just that, each year listening to our customers needs and making changes to our product offerings to accommodate.

With the launch of Metex Architectural, we are taking metal to the next level and are proud to announce the X-Panel, or as we like to refer to it, the Tuxedo of Metal.

X-Panel is offered in 26 and 24 gauge steel and can be manufactured to your desired length. You can choose from our 4” or 6” panel face options, with or without a reveal, or mix it up, with both panel sizes and a reveal for a completely unique exterior! See our product page for more information.

The History of Board & Batten Siding

Coming up with new and innovative finishes in the roofing and siding industry is what sets one manufacturer apart from another. In this case we are going back to basics to bring our customers a timeless finish in steel.

Dating as far back as the 1800’s, the “Green” solution to log homes that used an excessive amount of lumber, was Board & Batten siding. This option became incredibly popular by 1845 for its lumber savings, being more manageable to handle, and a much more weather tight exterior to keep out the driving rain and frosty winters. Where the freshly sawn planks fit together there was a tiny crack between the boards. To make the system more airtight, a small strip of wood no more than a couple inches wide would be nailed over the crack and was nicknamed “batten”. And so, the name “Board and Batten” was born.

Metex Architectural brings to you Board & Batten metal panels, bringing style to steel! Available in all of our color options, and cut to your desired lengths, this former rustic finish has been given new life in steel that will last a lifetime with our 40 year paint warranty. For more information check it out here.