Metl-Span architectural panels serve as walls and roofs for high-profile applications, in new and retrofit construction. Most panel profiles may be installed either horizontally or vertically with concealed clips and fasteners in the side joint for a beautiful flush appearance.
Metl-Span commercial and industrial panels serve as walls, ceilings and roofs for commercial and industrial buildings, in new and retrofit construction. Metl-Span insulated metal panels can be easily adapted to pre-engineered metal building designs for almost any end-use as walls and roofs, saving material and labor costs. Other end applications include schools, manufacturing facilities, distribution warehouses, equipment maintenance buildings, mechanical penthouses, kiosks, equipment screens, aircraft hangars, prison units and office buildings.
Metl-Span cold storage panels function as walls, ceilings and roofs for cooler, freezer and food processing buildings, in new and retrofit construction. In addition, Metl-Span panels are ideal for dry goods warehouses and other controlled environment buildings where temperature control and insulation values are critical.
ThermalSafe® combines advanced panel design with Metl-Span's sophisticated manufacturing expertise to create a composite panel that achieves one, two and three hour fire resistance ratings under the most demanding conditions. In addition to its fire resistant characteristics, the panel provides good thermal performance and protection from the elements. The unique LockGuard® interlocking side joint further enhances the fire resistant performance of the panel with its tongue and groove engagement of the mineral wool core.
Metl-Span CFR Roof panel is an insulated metal standing seam roof panel and is the foremost innovation in all-in-one composite roof panel design, combining durable interior and exterior faces with Metl-Span's unmatched polyurethane core. The CFR insulated metal standing seam roof panel is a truly unique answer to many deficiencies common with more traditional roofing materials of the past.
Metl-Span has developed the Metl-Vision® window system to further complement the exceptional architectural aesthetics and function of Metl-Span's CF horizontal wall panels. The Metl-Vision windows are specially designed to provide a fully integrated window system within the CF horizontal wall. Availability includes great flexibility of window size, multiple lite configurations and window finish options.
Metl-Span's line of single-skin panels includes 11 configurations for wall applications. The line consists of the Prestige Series® and the Profile Series. The Prestige Series offers for 12” wide concealed fastener panels with different reveal options and one 16” wide Fluted panel. This series is designed to be installed either vertically or horizontally. The Profile Series includes six models with exposed fasteners.
The Metl-Span Resource section contains all standard CAD details, product literature and information regarding FM Global Requirements. Visitors may also view project photos, learn about online continuing education courses and find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
The Plymouth State University Ice Arena includes a 4,000 sq. ft. welcome center component and stands as the “front door” to the expanding campus. The 60,000 sq. ft. facility includes an innovative geothermal system that actually creates ice as well as heats the building.
More than 15,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span CF-36 Architectural Flat insulated wall panels were utilized on the job. The 3” panels were finished in Metallic Silver, Regal Gray and Polar White.
The facility is an integral component of the ALLWell Center, a master-planned 60 acre campus dedicated to athletics, recreation and related academic programs.
Design for the project was provided by Sasaki Associates, Boston. “Plymouth State is committed to respecting the environment,” said Bill Massey, principal. “Working within a very tight, fixed budget, we sought to implement ambitious sustainability initiatives. There are only a few ice arenas in the country that have a similar geothermal system.”
The facility features an NHL-size rink, locker rooms, athletic training rooms and coaches offices. The arena seats 860 fans and also serves the surrounding community as a venue for recreational skating and special events.
The Metl-Span panels interface with masonry on the Welcome Center portion and a CME block base that runs the length of the arena. “We looked at a lot of panel systems and ended up with Metl-Span because of its aesthetic character and high performance,” according to Massey.
The Metl-Span panels were installed by Construx, Inc., Plymouth, NH.
The general contractor was Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc., Portland, ME. Rist-Frost-Shumway Engineering, Laconia, NH, was also involved with the project.
Metl-Span pioneered many of the developments of insulated metal panels and continues to make significant contributions to design innovations and technology that shape industry standards. For more information on the complete line of Metl-Span products, call 877-585-9969 or visit www.metlspan.com.

