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Insulated Metal Panels
U-Build Steel Buildings puts the strength of one of North America’s largest steel building manufacturers directly into your hands.
With more than 45 years of experience, countless buildings across North America, and a growing portfolio of overseas projects, U-Build Steel Buildings are world-renowned for their quality and reliability. Through our sister company ARTSPAN Inc. we can offer insulated metal panels that are available in a variety of configurations, as seen below.
HORIZON WALL MS – MESA
Horizon Wall - Mesa Smooth
Horizon Wall - Mesa Embossed
Horizon Wall panels are produced with a standard Mesa profiled steel face with a Smooth (SM) or Light Embossed finish (LE). Provides economical panels for industrial and commercial walls with added strength from a double Mesa profile for long panel lengths.
- Coverage Width: 42” (1067mm)
- Panel Lengths: 8’ to 52’ (2438mm to 15850mm)
- Profile: Mesa
- Exterior Face: 22ga, 24ga, or 26ga galvanized G-90 (Z275) pre-painted steel
- Interior Face: 22ga, 24ga, or 26ga galvanized G-90 (Z275) pre-painted steel
- Available Finish: Smooth, Light Emboss
| THICKNESS | 2” | 3” | 4” | 5” | 6” |
| R-VALUE* | 16.67 | 25 | 33.33 | 41.67 | 50 |
*Test based on ASTM C1363 with 40F (4.4C) mean temp with a temp differential of 58F (14C).
Standard Colours
Regal White
Zinc Gray
Weathered Copper
Sierra Tan
Charcoal
Premium Colours
Parchment
Champagne Metallic*
Mocha
Bronze
Dark Bronze
Copper Penny*
Terra Cotta
Colonial Red
Retro Red
Hemlock Green
Forest Green
Hartford Green
Silver Metallic
Twilight Blue*
Regal Blue
Weathered Zinc
Old Town Gray*
Slate Gray
Black
* Metallic Colours: Please be advised our Metallic Colours are batch sensitive and directional in nature. We strongly advise against mixing batches on any project.
- Load Span Tables
- Product: Insulated Wall Panel
- Gauge: 26 ga or heavier
- Series: Edge, Horizon
- Profile: Mesa or Smooth
- Gauge: 26 ga or heavier
- Finished: Embossed or Smooth
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| CAN/ULC S101 |
Standard Methods of Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials |
| CAN/ULC S102 |
Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies |
| CAN/ULC S126 |
Standard Method of Test for Fire Spread Under Roof-Deck Assemblies |
| CAN/ULC S127 |
Standard Corner Wall Method of Test for Flammability Characteristics of Non-Melting Foam Plastic Building Materials |
| CAN/ULC S138 |
Standard Method of Test for Fire Growth of Insulated Building Metal Panels in a Full-Scale Room Configuration |
| ASTM E72 |
Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction |
| ASTM E84 |
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM E1646 |
Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Metal Roof Panel Systems |
| ASTM E1680 |
Standard Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Metal Roof Panel Systems |
| ASTM E283 |
Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen |
| ASTM E331 |
Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference |
| ASTM E1592 |
Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference |
| ASTM C518 |
Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus |
| ASTM C1363 |
Standard Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus |
| NFPA 286 |
Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution for Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth |
| Panel Thickness | Design Criteria | Allowable Loads (PSF) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4’ | 5‘ | 6’ | 7’ | 8’ | 9’ | 10’ | 11‘ | 12‘ | 13‘ | 14‘ | ||
| 2” Thick | Bending / Shear | 93 | 59 | 41 | 30 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | ||
| Deflection (L/180) | 47 | 41 | 33 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | |||
| Connection | 42 | 35 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | |||
| 3” Thick | Bending / Shear | 126 | 101 | 84 | 68 | 52 | 41 | 33 | 27 | 23 | ||
| Deflection (L/180) | 94 | 77 | 68 | 58 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 19 | 17 | |||
| Connection | 42 | 35 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | |||
| 4” Thick | Bending / Shear | 168 | 134 | 112 | 84 | 64 | 51 | 41 | 34 | 29 | 24 | 21 |
| Deflection (L/180) | 110 | 101 | 92 | 79 | 67 | 57 | 49 | 42 | 37 | 32 | 29 | |
| Connection | 42 | 35 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | |
TABLE NOTES:
- Allowable loads were derived from tests conducted in accordance with ASTM E1592 and ASTM E72.
- Allowable loads are calculated with a factor of safety of 2.0 for bending and shear.
- Connection strengths reflect a standard fastener pattern – (2 ¼” – 14 self drilling screw into minimum 14 ga. Substrate.
Other substrates must be designed separately. - Fastener capacity is based on manufacturer pullout / pullover data and are calculated with a safety factor of 3.0.
- Allowable loads assume a minimum bearing of 2”.
- Thermal Effects were not considered in analysis.
- The structural capacity of the supporting members were not considered.
MAXIMUM PANEL LENGTHS BASED ON COLOUR (ft)
| Panel Thickness (in.) | Panel Width (in.) | Edge 22ga Wall* Light | Edge 22ga Wall* Medium | Edge 22ga Wall* Dark | Horizon 26ga/26ga Wall Light | Horizon 26ga/26ga Wall Medium | Horizon 26ga/26ga Wall Dark | Skyline 24ga/26ga Roof Light | Skyline 24ga/26ga Roof Medium | Skyline 24ga/26ga Roof Dark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 42 | 25' | 25' | 20' | 38' | 25' | 16' | 47' | 36' | 24' |
| 3 | 42 | 30' | 30' | 20' | 45' | 35' | 25' | |||
| 4 | 42 | 30' | 30' | 25' | 50' | 38' | 28' | 53' | 41' | 32' |
| 5 | 42 | 32' | 30' | 25' | 53' | 41' | 30' | 53' | 44' | 34' |
| 6 | 42 | 32' | 30' | 25' | 53' | 44' | 32' | 53' | 47' | 36' |
* Smooth or Embossed
Light = Whites
Medium = Beiges, mid tones
Dark = Blues, browns
Based on 5' support spacing for walls & 4' support spacing for roofs.
Light = Whites
Medium = Beiges, mid tones
Dark = Blues, browns
Based on 5' support spacing for walls & 4' support spacing for roofs.
LEADING EDGE WALL
Edge Wall - Smooth Panel
Edge Wall - Light Embossed Panel
Edge Wall - Heavy Embossed Panel
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Leading Edge Wall panels are produced with with a standard flat steel face with no profile, offering a clean look to the exterior. These panels are available with a Smooth (SM), Light Embossed (LE), or Heavy Embossed (HE) exterior finish.
- Coverage Width: 42” (1067mm)
- Panel Lengths: 8’ to 32’ (2438mm to 9754mm) based on colour selection
- Profile: Flat
- Exterior Face: 22ga galvanized G-90 (Z275) pre-painted steel
- Interior Face: 22ga, 24ga, or 26ga galvanized G-90 (Z275) pre-painted steel
- Available Finish: Smooth, Light Emboss, Heavy Emboss
| THICKNESS | 2” | 3” | 4” | 5” | 6” |
| R-VALUE* | 16.67 | 25 | 33.33 | 41.67 | 50 |
* Test based on ASTM C1363 with 40F (4.4C) mean temp with a temp differential of 58F (14C).
Standard Colours
Regal White
Zinc Gray
Weathered Copper
Sierra Tan
Charcoal
Premium Colours
Parchment
Champagne Metallic*
Mocha
Bronze
Dark Bronze
Copper Penny*
Terra Cotta
Colonial Red
Retro Red
Hemlock Green
Forest Green
Hartford Green
Silver Metallic
Twilight Blue*
Regal Blue
Weathered Zinc
Old Town Gray*
Slate Gray
Black
* Metallic Colours: Please be advised our Metallic Colours are batch sensitive and directional in nature. We strongly advise against mixing batches on any project.
- Load Span Tables
- Product: Insulated Wall Panel
- Series: Edge, Horizon
- Profile: Mesa or Smooth
- Gauge: 26 ga or heavier
- Finished: Embossed or Smooth
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| CAN/ULC S101 |
Standard Methods of Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials |
| CAN/ULC S102 |
Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies |
| CAN/ULC S126 |
Standard Method of Test for Fire Spread Under Roof-Deck Assemblies |
| CAN/ULC S127 |
Standard Corner Wall Method of Test for Flammability Characteristics of Non-Melting Foam Plastic Building Materials |
| CAN/ULC S138 |
Standard Method of Test for Fire Growth of Insulated Building Metal Panels in a Full-Scale Room Configuration |
| ASTM E72 |
Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction |
| ASTM E84 |
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM E1646 |
Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Metal Roof Panel Systems |
| ASTM E1680 |
Standard Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Metal Roof Panel Systems |
| ASTM E283 |
Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen |
| ASTM E331 |
Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference |
| ASTM E1592 |
Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference |
| ASTM C518 |
Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus |
| ASTM C1363 |
Standard Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus |
| NFPA 286 |
Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution for Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth |
| Panel Thickness | Design Criteria | Allowable Loads (PSF) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4’ | 5‘ | 6’ | 7’ | 8’ | 9’ | 10’ | 11‘ | 12‘ | 13‘ | 14‘ | ||
| 2” Thick | Bending / Shear | 93 | 59 | 41 | 30 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | ||
| Deflection (L/180) | 47 | 41 | 33 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | |||
| Connection | 42 | 35 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | |||
| 3” Thick | Bending / Shear | 126 | 101 | 84 | 68 | 52 | 41 | 33 | 27 | 23 | ||
| Deflection (L/180) | 94 | 77 | 68 | 58 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 19 | 17 | |||
| Connection | 42 | 35 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | |||
| 4” Thick | Bending / Shear | 168 | 134 | 112 | 84 | 64 | 51 | 41 | 34 | 29 | 24 | 21 |
| Deflection (L/180) | 110 | 101 | 92 | 79 | 67 | 57 | 49 | 42 | 37 | 32 | 29 | |
| Connection | 42 | 35 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | |
TABLE NOTES:
- Allowable loads were derived from tests conducted in accordance with ASTM E1592 and ASTM E72.
- Allowable loads are calculated with a factor of safety of 2.0 for bending and shear.
- Connection strengths reflect a standard fastener pattern – (2 ¼” – 14 self drilling screw into minimum 14 ga. Substrate.
Other substrates must be designed separately. - Fastener capacity is based on manufacturer pullout / pullover data and are calculated with a safety factor of 3.0.
- Allowable loads assume a minimum bearing of 2”.
- Thermal Effects were not considered in analysis.
- The structural capacity of the supporting members were not considered.
MAXIMUM PANEL LENGTHS BASED ON COLOUR (ft)
| Panel Thickness (in.) | Panel Width (in.) | Edge 22ga Wall* Light | Edge 22ga Wall* Medium | Edge 22ga Wall* Dark | Horizon 26ga/26ga Wall Light | Horizon 26ga/26ga Wall Medium | Horizon 26ga/26ga Wall Dark | Skyline 24ga/26ga Roof Light | Skyline 24ga/26ga Roof Medium | Skyline 24ga/26ga Roof Dark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 42 | 25' | 25' | 20' | 38' | 25' | 16' | 47' | 36' | 24' |
| 3 | 42 | 30' | 30' | 20' | 45' | 35' | 25' | |||
| 4 | 42 | 30' | 30' | 25' | 50' | 38' | 28' | 53' | 41' | 32' |
| 5 | 42 | 32' | 30' | 25' | 53' | 41' | 30' | 53' | 44' | 34' |
| 6 | 42 | 32' | 30' | 25' | 53' | 44' | 32' | 53' | 47' | 36' |
* Smooth or Embossed
Light = Whites
Medium = Beiges, mid tones
Dark = Blues, browns
Based on 5' support spacing for walls & 4' support spacing for roofs.
Light = Whites
Medium = Beiges, mid tones
Dark = Blues, browns
Based on 5' support spacing for walls & 4' support spacing for roofs.
SKYLINE ROOF
Skyline Roof Panel
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available -
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Skyline Roof panels are produced with a standard Mesa profiled nonembossed smooth steel face. Provides economical roof panels for industrial and commercial projects. 2” Standing seam is mechanically folded and incorporates a hidden fastened clip.
- Coverage Width: 42” (1067mm)
- Panel Lengths: 10’ to 53’ (3048mm to 16154mm)
- Profile: Mesa
- Exterior Face: 22ga, 24ga, or 26ga galvanized G-90 (Z275) pre-painted steel
- Interior Face: 22ga, 24ga, or 26ga galvanized G-90 (Z275) pre-painted steel
- Available Finish: Smooth, Light Emboss (Interior)
| THICKNESS | 2” | 4” | 5” | 6” |
| R-VALUE* | 16.67 | 33.33 | 41.67 | 50 |
INTERIOR FACE: 26ga Mesa profile in smooth or Light Embossed galvanized G-90 (Z275) pre painted steel in Regal White. Other gauge options available.
* Thermal testing in accordance with ASTM C1363 and ASTM C518.
Standard Colours
Regal White
Zinc Gray
Weathered Copper
Sierra Tan
Charcoal
Premium Colours
Parchment
Champagne Metallic*
Mocha
Bronze
Dark Bronze
Copper Penny*
Terra Cotta
Colonial Red
Retro Red
Hemlock Green
Forest Green
Hartford Green
Silver Metallic
Twilight Blue*
Regal Blue
Weathered Zinc
Old Town Gray*
Slate Gray
Black
* Metallic Colours: Please be advised our Metallic Colours are batch sensitive and directional in nature. We strongly advise against mixing batches on any project.
- Load Span Tables
- Product: Insulated Roof Panel
- Series: Skyline
- Profile: Mesa
- Gauge: 26 ga or heavier
- Finished: Smooth
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| CAN/ULC S101 |
Standard Methods of Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials |
| CAN/ULC S102 |
Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies |
| CAN/ULC S126 |
Standard Method of Test for Fire Spread Under Roof-Deck Assemblies |
| CAN/ULC S127 |
Standard Corner Wall Method of Test for Flammability Characteristics of Non-Melting Foam Plastic Building Materials |
| CAN/ULC S138 |
Standard Method of Test for Fire Growth of Insulated Building Metal Panels in a Full-Scale Room Configuration |
| ASTM E72 |
Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction |
| ASTM E84 |
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM E1646 |
Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Metal Roof Panel Systems |
| ASTM E1680 |
Standard Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Metal Roof Panel Systems |
| ASTM E283 |
Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen |
| ASTM E331 |
Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference |
| ASTM E1592 |
Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference |
| ASTM C518 |
Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus |
| ASTM C1363 |
Standard Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus |
| NFPA 286 |
Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution for Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth |
| Panel Thickness | Design Criteria | Allowable Loads (PSF) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2’ | 3‘ | 4’ | 5’ | 6’ | 7’ | 8’ | ||
| 2” Thick | Bending / Shear | 192 | 128 | 96 | 77 | 64 | 49 | 38 |
| Deflection (L/240) | 58 | 53 | 48 | 43 | 36 | 29 | 24 | |
| Connection | 65 | 44 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 16 | |
| 4” Thick | Bending / Shear | 291 | 224 | 168 | 134 | 112 | 96 | 84 |
| Deflection (L/240) | 98 | 95 | 92 | 90 | 76 | 63 | 53 | |
| Connection | 65 | 44 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 16 | |
| 5” Thick | Bending / Shear | 317 | 286 | 215 | 172 | 143 | 123 | 107 |
| Deflection (L/240) | 108 | 102 | 96 | 90 | 83 | 70 | 58 | |
| Connection | 65 | 44 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 16 | |
| 6” Thick | Bending / Shear | 349 | 312 | 248 | 199 | 166 | 142 | 124 |
| Deflection (L/240) | 110 | 110 | 109 | 109 | 108 | 92 | 77 | |
| Connection | 65 | 44 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 16 | |
TABLE NOTES:
- Allowable loads were derived from tests conducted in accordance with ASTM E1592 and ASTM E72.
- Allowable loads are calculated with a factor of safety of 2.0 for bending and shear.
- Connection strengths reflect a standard fastener pattern – (2 ¼” – 14 self drilling screw into minimum 14 ga. Substrate.
Other substrates must be designed separately. - Fastener capacity is based on manufacturer pullout / pullover data and are calculated with a safety factor of 3.0.
- Allowable loads assume a minimum bearing of 2”.
- Thermal Effects were not considered in analysis.
- The structural capacity of the supporting members were not considered.
MAXIMUM PANEL LENGTHS BASED ON COLOUR (ft)
| Panel Thickness (in.) | Panel Width (in.) | Edge 22ga Wall* Light | Edge 22ga Wall* Medium | Edge 22ga Wall* Dark | Horizon 26ga/26ga Wall Light | Horizon 26ga/26ga Wall Medium | Horizon 26ga/26ga Wall Dark | Skyline 24ga/26ga Roof Light | Skyline 24ga/26ga Roof Medium | Skyline 24ga/26ga Roof Dark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 42 | 25' | 25' | 20' | 38' | 25' | 16' | 47' | 36' | 24' |
| 3 | 42 | 30' | 30' | 20' | 45' | 35' | 25' | |||
| 4 | 42 | 30' | 30' | 25' | 50' | 38' | 28' | 53' | 41' | 32' |
| 5 | 42 | 32' | 30' | 25' | 53' | 41' | 30' | 53' | 44' | 34' |
| 6 | 42 | 32' | 30' | 25' | 53' | 44' | 32' | 53' | 47' | 36' |
* Smooth or Embossed
Light = Whites
Medium = Beiges, mid tones
Dark = Blues, browns
Based on 5' support spacing for walls & 4' support spacing for roofs.
Light = Whites
Medium = Beiges, mid tones
Dark = Blues, browns
Based on 5' support spacing for walls & 4' support spacing for roofs.
