Metal Building Resources for Architects

Are you an architect or someone planning to design their own build? You’re in the right place. Below you’ll find standard trim details, steel details, and wall sections that you can use to design your structure. There’s also information about common panel profiles and color options.

Wall Sections

These common cross-sections and details demonstrate how our structural systems integrate with metal, tilt-up, or masonry walls. We’ve also included common roof and base condition details.

We’re sharing these details for project planning purposes only. They are not intended for construction. You’ll receive specific details for your project once the order is placed.

Parapet

Studs

CMU

Tilt Wall

Girts

Standard Steel Details

Valley and Parapet Gutters

VA – Valley and Parapet Gutter

Standard Trim Details

SSR - Vertical Rib

VA – Low Eave
VB – Rake
VC – Ridge
VD – High Eave
VE – Parapets
VF – Expansion Joints
VG – Valley & Parapet Gutters
VH – Roof Curbs
VI – Eave & Rake Extensions
VJ – Hips & Valleys
VK – Canopies & Lean-tos

Color Chart

Panel Paint Comparison

Polyester (Good)

  • Hard and resistant to scratches

  • Prone to chalking and fading

  • Least popular finish for exterior paneling

  • Lowest price point

Silicone Modified Polyester

  • Typically contain 30% silicone in the resin to improve gloss, fade resistance, and chalking resistance

  • Improved scratch resistance when compared to Kynar

  • Mid-level price point and performance

Fluoropolymer/PVDF aka Kynar 500® (Best)

  • Best gloss retention and protection against fading and chalking

  • Softer paint than SMPs so the paint is more flexible

    • Less likely to fracture during panel manufacturing than SMP counterparts, but also less scratch resistant

  • PVDF (Polyvinylidene fluoride) must be 70% of the total resin content

  • Most costly option

Color vs. SRI Table
Color vs. SRI Table
Color Solar Reflective Index (SRI)
Solar White86
Bone White85
Snow White78
Almond77
Polar White70
Light Stone65
Aztec Gold61
Galvalume (Clear)56
Brownstone55
Regal Red55
Saddle Tan53
Ash Gray52
Desert Tan47
Crimson Red42
Slate Gray40
Charcoal39
Rustic Red38
Koko Brown37
Evergreen37
Colony Green37
Medium Bronze36
Burnished Slate35
Classic Green33
Colonial Red31
Hawaiian Blue31
Midnight Bronze29
Black28
Fern Green28
Gallery Blue27
Burgundy27

Common Panel Profiles

PBR

Traditional exposed fastener R-Panel profile with a purlin bearing leg. Major ribs are on 12″ centers. The area between the major ribs is reinforced with two minor ribs for added strength and stability.

Used for: Roof, walls, liner, and soffit

Coverage - 36″

Major Rib Height - 1-1/4”

Rib Spacing - 12” OC

PBU

Traditional exposed fastener U-Panel profile with a purlin bearing leg. Uniform ribs are on 6″ centers.

Used for: Roof, walls, liner, and soffit

Coverage - 36″

Rib Height - 3/4”

Rib Spacing - 6” OC

Ag Panel

Exposed fastener roof with major and minor ribs for added strength and stability.

Used for: Roof, walls, liner, and soffit

Coverage - 36″

Major Rib Height - 3/4”

Rib Spacing - 9” OC

Standing Seam - Trapezoidal

Concealed fastener roof panel that attaches to the structure with a hidden clip system. The roof side lap seams are trapezoidal, giving the panel its name.

Used for: Roofs

Coverage - 24”

Seam Height - 3″

Standing Seam - Vertical

Concealed fastener roof panel that attaches to the structure with a hidden clip system. The roof side lap seams are trapezoidal, giving the panel its name.

Used for: Roofs

Coverage - 16”

Seam Height - 2″