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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 53’ (2438mm to 16154mm)

EXTERIOR FACE: 26ga and 24ga Mesa Smooth galvanized G-90 (Z275) pre painted steel

INTERIOR FACE: 26ga Mesa profile in Smooth or Light Embossed galvanized G-90 (Z275) pre painted steel in Regal White. Other gauge options are available.

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)
Panel Thickness	Design Criteria	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.

Downloads

Artspan Testing Sheet Results – March 30
(Download File)

Horizon Data Sheet
(Download File)

IMP Horizon Wall Guide Specification
(Download File)

IMP Horizon Wall Guide Specification
(Download Editable File)

LEADING EDGE WALL

Edge Wall - Smooth Panel

Edge Wall - Light Embossed Panel

Edge Wall - Heavy Embossed Panel

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 53’ (2438mm to 16154mm)

EXTERIOR FACE: 26ga and 24ga Smooth galvanized G-90 (Z275) pre painted steel

INTERIOR FACE: 26ga Mesa profile in Smooth or Light Embossed galvanized G-90 (Z275) pre painted steel in Regal White. Other gauge options are available.

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)
Panel Thickness	Design Criteria	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.

Downloads

Artspan Testing Sheet Results – March 30
(Download File)

Edge Data Sheet
(Download File)

Edge Guide Specification
(Download File)

Edge Guide Specification
(Download Editable File)

SKYLINE ROOF

Skyline Roof Panel

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)

EXTERIOR FACE: 24ga Mesa Smooth galvanized G-90 (Z275) pre painted steel

INTERIOR FACE: 26ga Mesa profile in Smooth or Light Embossed galvanized G-90 (Z275) pre painted steel in Regal White. Other gauge options are available.

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)
Panel Thickness	Design Criteria	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.