Metl-Span architectural panels have thicker gauge facings that provide a better flat, visual appearance than the thinner gauges used for profiled, commercial/industrial panels, and offer longer spans and more impact resistance. Architectural panels are usually flat, but are also available in some profiles such as striated or light mesa (planked). Quite often, they are used for horizontal applications, where panel lengths can be sized to line up with window mullions. Standard widths provide the most cost economy, but custom widths allow the designer the freedom to line up horizontal reveals with window heads and sills, providing a clean, orderly 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 Backup Wall Systems is the ultimate backup wall system providing superior air, water, thermal and vapor protection in an all-in-one barrier component. It can be vertically and horizontally installed with nearly any type of exterior rainscreen system. This unique insulated metal wall panel system introduces new standards in cost savings, design integrity and sustainability.
Metl-Span’s line of Single-Skin panels includes ten configurations for wall applications and one for soffit application. The line consists of concealed fastener panels with 12” to 16” module widths and exposed fastener panels with module widths of 32” and 36”. The Artisan Soffit panels come in 8”, 10” or 12” widths.
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.
Metl-Span offers one of the most in-depth installer training programs in our industry. This program is dedicated to helping installers understand how the long-term performance of the insulated metal panel system can be affected by the installer’s attention to detail. Metl-Span is committed to educating erectors in the proper use, methods and procedures for insulated metal wall and roof panel installation. This new and innovative method of training will be beneficial to installers interested in quality workmanship and expanding their skill base.
Metl-Span Panels Selected To Clad New Air Force C-17 Facility
The new C-17 Globemaster Aircraft Parts Store and Engine Storage Facility at Travis Air Force Base in California utilized 34,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span CF36 Architectural wall panels installed in a horizontal configuration. The 2” panels were finished in custom color Air Force Base Tan.
The C-17 Globemaster functions as a cargo and troop transport with a wingspan of 170 feet and a payload capacity of 170,900 pounds.
The 60,000 sq. ft. design build project utilized a pre-engineered building by VP Buildings, Memphis. The project is included in VP’s 2007 Hall of Fame for Outstanding Government projects. The U.S. Government is also using the project as a template and guideline for 21 additional structures to be built on various installations throughout the country.
Design of the building was done by Cotner Buildings Supply, Meridian, ID in conjunction with the architectural firm of Frankfurt Short Bruza in Oklahoma City.
The initial specifications called for a standard vertical wall panel, according to Rich Cotner, but the Air Force wanted horizontal panels. The metal building was already designed and into fabrication when the decision was made to use horizontal panels. “That brought up the issue of how to attach horizontal metal panels to a horizontal metal girt,” said Cotner. “So we redesigned the support for a hat track system and clad the entire exterior of the building with it.”
All of the panels have factory folds with no exposed corners. According to Cotner, “It’s tough to take a set of drawings and build panels and then actually have them work in the field. We took great pains to make sure the hat track system would match exactly what we were ordering. A lot of that responsibility fell to Metl-Span. We did some field verification early on but I was on the phone with the engineers at Metl-Span every other day for a couple of months in the design aspect. They were great to work with. Once the panels arrived on site, installation really flew. Everything fit perfectly. There are no leaks. Everybody’s happy!”
The general contractor on the project was James N. Gray Company, Lexington, KY and the construction manager was the U.S. Navy.
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-Spanproducts, call 877-585-9969 or visit www.metlspan.com.