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Design, Price, & Plan: Your Free Metal Roofing, Steel Siding, and Post Frame Building Tools
- Shannon Clark
- Oct 31, 2025
- 3 min read
You don't need to be an architect to design, price & plan your perfect metal roof, choose a stunning steel siding color, or sketch out your next pole barn. At True Metal Supply, we know that seeing is believing—and calculating is key to budgeting.
To help you get started from the comfort of your couch, we've put together a list of the top free online design and planning resources available right here on our website.
1. The Metal Roof Cost Calculator: Figure Out Your Materials and Price
Take the guesswork out of ordering! Our metal roofing material calculator is designed to provide you with a fast, reliable way to budget for the materials you'll need.
How It Helps You:
Accurate Material List: Just enter your building's length, width, roof pitch, and the panel coverage you plan to use. The calculator instantly generates a list of panels at the correct cut length.
Estimate Total Cost: You can enter a linear foot price into the tool to estimate the total cost of your metal roofing materials.
Get the Current Price: To ensure you have the most up-to-date linear foot price for metal roof material, please call our office directly at (865) 224-3055.
Ready to figure out your materials and budget? Try our [always free] Metal Roofing Calculator.
2. The Metal Visualizer: See Our Metal Roofing & Steel Siding Colors on Your Home or Building
The biggest challenge in selecting a metal roof or steel siding is often committing to a color or profile. Our metal roofing visualizer tool takes the guesswork out of the equation.
How It Helps You:
Try on Colors Instantly: Upload a photo of your actual home or choose from our gallery of sample homes. You can then quickly add your roof (and siding coming soon) with any of our pre-loaded metal colors and wood prints.
Find more colors & wood print options at: https://www.truemetalsupply.com/colors
Mix and Match Materials: See how a Standing Seam roof looks paired with Board and Batten metal siding, or how wood-printed steel siding compliments your new metal roof.
Get Everyone on Board: Share your visual designs with your family, friends or partner to reach a decision faster and with confidence.
Ready to see your house in bold black metal roof or modern wood-printed steel siding? Try our [always free] Metal Roofing Visualizer.
3. The Post Frame Building Designer: For Pole Barns and Barndominium Design
Build your own pole barn, shop, garage, RV cover or barndominium using our easy-to-use online Post Frame Builder!
How It Helps You:
Complete Customization: Enter your own exact dimensions and go wild customizing your entire building, from the layout to the specific metal roof and siding profiles you want.
Ready for Quote: When your design is complete and you are ready to move forward, just click the Submit button on the tool, and we will send you an official quote based on your exact specifications!
Start designing your custom workshop or barn today! Try our [you guessed it - always free] Post Frame Building Designer.
Need more assistance? We also offer [yes, free] Post Frame Building Consultations.
Ready to Design, Price, & Plan?
Our digital resources are here to empower you, but when you're ready to place your order, we're here to help.
Here's how to finalize your project:
For a Free Quote: If you've used our calculator or designer and are ready for a detailed price, please call us directly at (888) 455-8783 or visit our website at truemetalsupply.com/contact.
Need an Installer? If you are a homeowner who needs an installer or someone to verify measurements, we work with a network of trusted local builders we can refer you to. Just give us a call, and we'll connect you with a professional in your area!
These planning tools are so useful for visualizing costs and colors. I remember how helpful it was during my own project. When I planned a separate structure, my ADU builder guided me through similar material choices with great clarity. Having expert advice alongside these tools really takes the stress out of the process.
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