Taylor Metal Products

Taylor Metal Products makes metal roofing and siding systems that actually perform in Montana’s climate extremes. They’re a provider of premium metal roofing and siding solutions across the western United States, manufacturing and distributing metal roofing and siding systems for residential, commercial, agricultural, and self-storage projects.

The products matter because they come with real performance data — not marketing fluff. Their ArmorTech SMP coating delivers SRI values from 22 to 90 depending on color choice, backed by a 40-year warranty. Their panels carry UL 580 Class 90 wind ratings and UL 790 Class A fire ratings. Those aren’t suggestions. Those are test results.

ArmorTech™ Performance That Matters

Taylor’s ArmorTech (Silicone Modified Polyester - SMP) coating system earns its keep through measurable performance. The Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) numbers tell the real story: Polar White hits 90, Glacier White reaches 85, while darker colors like Charcoal Grey and Cocoa Brown deliver 25 and 27 respectively.

The coating resists chalking at ASTM D4214 rating of ≥8 — that’s the difference between a roof that looks decent after 20 years versus one that turns powdery white. Fade resistance hits ≤5 DE* (ASTM D2244), meaning the color you install is pretty close to the color you’ll have decades later.

Color	SRI Value	Application
Polar White	90	Energy code compliance
Ash Grey	58	Balanced aesthetics/performance
Charcoal Grey	25	Traditional look
Cocoa Brown	27	Earth tones

The 40-Year Limited Warranty backs up the chemistry. Low gloss 10-15% sheen means less glare for neighbors and a more natural metal appearance.

Natural Metal Options and Real-World Performance

Zincalume Plus AZ-55 delivers 55% aluminum, 45% zinc metallic coating over steel for contractors who want natural metal aesthetics with modern performance. The clear resin coating resists scuff marks and fingerprints during installation, then naturally dissipates over 12-18 months when left unpainted.

Here’s what matters: you can field paint it without primer using water-based acrylic paints. Try that with standard galvanized and watch it peel off in sheets. Available in 22 gauge (approx. 0.030”) and 24 gauge (approx. 0.036”), with custom lengths from 2 ft to 60 ft.

The material meets every structural test that matters:

• ASTM A792 (Zincalume/Galvalume AZ-50/55)
• ASTM E331 (Water penetration)
• ASTM E1592 (Structural performance)
• ASTM E1680 (Air leakage)

The coating reduces or eliminates the need for lubricants during roll-forming — less mess on the job site, cleaner panels.

Wind, Snow, and Fire Ratings

Montana contractors need numbers, not promises. Taylor delivers them:

Performance Metric	Rating
Wind Rating	UL 580 Class 90
Fire Rating	UL 790 Class A
Impact Rating	UL 2218 Class 4
Minimum Slope (exposed fastener)	3:12 with butyl
Minimum Slope (standing seam)	as low as 1/2:12

That UL 580 Class 90 wind rating handles Montana’s chinook winds without special engineering. The Class 4 impact rating means hail damage becomes less of a warranty nightmare.

Taylor makes standing seam panels (Easy-Lock, StreamLine, Clip-Lock, Versa-Span), exposed fastener panels (Loc-Rib), and concealed fastener systems (Snap-Loc). They’ve developed a patented non-siphon lock seam available on both standing seam and horizontally applied roofing. That’s not marketing speak — it’s a genuine water infiltration solution for low-slope applications.

What sets them apart is delivery control — they own their fleet of semi-trucks and flatbeds, with specialized piggy-back forklifts that can travel sideways to off-load up to 40’ panels. When you’re trying to get materials to a mountain job site in July, that matters more than any warranty.

FAQs

What SRI value is needed for energy code compliance? Taylor’s Polar White delivers SRI 90 — that exceeds most cool roof requirements. Ash Grey at SRI 58 often meets code while looking less like a commercial warehouse.

How does Zincalume Plus differ from standard galvanized? The 55% aluminum/45% zinc composition provides superior corrosion resistance, plus the clear resin coating allows field painting without primer. Standard galvanized won’t hold paint without extensive prep.

What’s the real-world wind rating on these panels? UL 580 Class 90 — certified for 90 mph winds. That’s tested performance, not theoretical.

Do the dark colors really perform that differently from light colors? Absolutely. Polar White hits SRI 90 while Charcoal Grey only manages SRI 25. That’s the difference between a cool roof and a heat collector.

Can standing seam be installed on a low-slope roof? Yes — Taylor’s standing seam profiles work down to 1/2:12 pitch. Exposed fastener panels need 3:12 minimum with proper sealants.