Just for looks??

[The Hillbilly Barge]

The ribbed panels behind the rails, Aesthetics or does it add rigidity

 

[Maynard G. Krebs]

Just for looks, the ribs aren't deep enough to add any rigidity. If you watch someone using a bead roller it's easy to see how deeper ribs can add strength, but not so with Bennington panels.

 

[SEMPERFI8387]

Aesthetics. Go to 2:07 Mark.

 

[BigD]

Don't the ribbed panels make it harder to clean ?

 

[SEMPERFI8387]

Don't the ribbed panels make it harder to clean ?

I’ve had a ribbed panel Bennington since 2012. No issues cleaning for me.

 

[Carlson80]

I’ve had a ribbed panel Bennington since 2012. No issues cleaning for me.

I agree, it does not show and swirling or streaks like smooth panels do also.

 

[BigKahuna]

If you ever dent that ribbed panel it's hard to fix unless it pops out whole. When Carl and I made contact when I first moved to NC 2 paintless dent removal companies in the Charlotte area wouldn't touch it.