RM Custom Metals

03/03/2026

Spring Project Season Is Coming

As the weather warms up, DIY builds, repairs, and upgrades start to increase. Whether it’s a new shed, roof repair, or exterior improvement, planning ahead helps you have the right materials and support to complete the job well.

Give us a call for all your metal needs!

(785) 628-7663

02/25/2026

02/16/2026

Metal Beyond Roofing

Custom metal is often used for more than just roofing. It also includes trim, wall panels, architectural accents, awnings, and agricultural buildings. Its strength, durability, and low maintenance needs make it a smart choice for both functional and decorative purposes.

Custom fabrication allows for pieces to be formed to exact dimensions and shapes. This results in clean lines, improved weather protection, and a more polished appearance. From farm structures to details in commercial storefronts, metal adds durability and flexibility to a wide range of building projects.

RM Custom Metals
(785) 628-7663
www.rmcustommetals.com

02/11/2026

Choosing the Right Metal Finish

Finish affects durability, appearance, and maintenance, especially in harsh climates. Different coating systems provide varying levels of UV resistance, fade protection, and corrosion defense. The right finish helps metal panels maintain their color longer, resist chalking, and withstand temperature changes, moisture, and pollutants.

Higher-quality finishes might have a higher initial cost, but they usually lower maintenance needs and extend the lifespan of the system. It’s not only about color; it’s about long-term performance and how the building will look in the years to come.

RM Custom Metals
(785) 628-7663
www.rmcustommetals.com

02/07/2026

Custom Metal = Custom Fit

Ordering metal cut to size reduces waste, saves time, and improves overall performance. When panels, trim, and flashing are made specifically for the project, installation goes faster, and crews spend less time modifying materials on-site. This results in cleaner fits, tighter details, and more consistent protection.

Custom-cut metal also helps reduce scrap, control costs, and ensure crucial components like edge metal and transitions are built exactly to spec. Precision fabrication leads to better installs and better long-term results for the roof system.

RM Custom Metals
(785) 628-7663
www.rmcustommetals.com

01/28/2026

What Can Custom Metal Be Used For?

Custom metal isn’t just for roofs. It’s versatile enough for almost any project. Whether you’re building, repairing, or upgrading, the possibilities are endless:

Roofing & Trim: Durable protection and clean finishes for homes, barns, and commercial buildings.

Siding & Accents: Adds style, weather resistance, and long-lasting performance.

Awnings & Covers: Functional and attractive solutions for entrances, patios, and equipment.

Shops, Sheds & Outbuildings: Strong, customizable, and built to last in any environment.

With RM Custom Metals, you can get the exact size, profile, and color for your project, whatever it may be.

01/22/2026

How Custom Metal Is Made

Creating custom metal isn’t just cutting sheets. It’s a precise process that ensures every piece fits perfectly and performs reliably.

Roll Forming: Shapes metal into the exact profile you need.

Bending & Trimming: Customizes each piece to precise dimensions for your project.

Quality Control: Every sheet is checked to ensure consistency, strength, and durability.

With RM Custom Metals, modern equipment and skilled craftsmanship mean your project gets the metal it needs accurately, efficiently, and ready to install.

01/14/2026

Metal Color and Profile Options Matter

Choosing the right metal profile and color isn’t just about looks. It affects how your project performs and lasts.

Profiles: Corrugated, standing seam, or custom shapes can impact strength, water drainage, and installation.

Colors and Finishes: The right finish protects against fading, corrosion, and weather while complementing your building’s style.

Long-Term Performance: Matching the right profile with a durable coating helps your roof, siding, or structure withstand the elements for years.

With RM Custom Metals, you can customize your metal to fit your project perfectly, both in function and style.

01/07/2026

Did You Know?

At RM Custom Metals, you don’t need a full crew to get the metal you need. Whether you’re a DIYer, contractor, or farmer, we make it easy to order the exact size and type of metal for your project. You won’t face extra hassle, and you won’t waste material.

Pick your lengths, gauges, and finishes.

Order in small or large quantities.

Get the metal you need, when you need it, without relying on a full team.

From custom projects to simple repairs, we have the metal you need to get it done right.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from RM Custom Metals!

We’re grateful for another year of craftsmanship, teamwork, and partnerships. From custom metal work to shop projects, we’re proud of our work and the people who contribute to it.

We wish you a joyful Christmas and a wonderful start to the new year.

We hope you have a safe, warm, and happy Christmas with your loved ones.

12/08/2025

Proud to Support Our Schools!

We’re excited to partner with Leitner Buildings and Roofmasters Roofing and Sheet Metal to donate materials and labor for a brand-new 40' x 56' storage building at the Hays High School/Hays Middle School campus.

RM Custom Metals will be supplying the metal for this project, and we’re honored to help create a facility that will benefit students and staff for years to come.

A huge thank-you to USD 489 and the Hays community for trusting all of us to step in and support a need that helps keep our schools growing and moving forward.

USD489 School Board unanimously accepted a donation offered by three local businesses of materials and labor to construct a storage building. Leitner Buildings, RM Custom Metals, and RoofMasters Roofing and Sheet Metal have joined together to provide the District with a new 40’ x 56’ structure on the Hays High School/Hays Middle School campus.

The monetary value of the donation was not disclosed. However, as Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Chris Hipp presented the offer to the School Board, he stated that the Capital Outlay Map for “a add a such storage unit “a couple years down the road” had estimated the project cost at $200,000.

https://www.hdnews.net/three-local-businesses-donate-storage-building-to-usd489/