Metal Minutes Podcast

What You Need To Know About Loads When Building Mezzanines

Some of the most influential factors in your mezzanine design and pricing are the loads and spans. In our latest podcast episode, we will be discussing what you need to know about these loads and how they will impact your mezzanine build.

A Simple Solution to Metal Panel Condensation in Non-Insulated Buildings

The damaging effects of condensation can put a damper on a non-insulated metal building project. A simple solution like Drip Stop can protect assets and prevent costly and time-consuming repairs.

Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Compared to Wood and Concrete

Building owners, architects, developers, engineers, and others routinely seek the best value for their investment made in design and construction. Listen to our this podcast episode to hear how metal buildings compare to wood-framed and concrete buildings.

Steel-Curtain Roll-Up Doors 101

In this episode of Metal Minutes, we provide an overview of steel-curtain roll-up doors, offer recommendations on how to select the right one for your project and also reveal why—in a marketplace with a plethora of options available—people are choosing them across a wide variety of industries.

Fire Performance of Insulated Metal Panels

The International Building Code has different requirements regarding the use of specific materials depending on the configuration of the building as well as its end use. In this episode of Metal Minutes, we discuss how to interpret insulated metal panels under these codes and how they can provide necessary protection against fires.

The Cost of a Steel Building

What goes into the cost of a steel building and how can you ensure you get the best value for your money without sacrificing quality, longevity or design? Listen to the newest episode of Metal Minutes for insights that can help you make the most of your steel building dollars.

Converting Buildings to Self-Storage Facilities

As the demand for self-storage facilities increases, finding the right place to build one can be challenging. In this new episode of Metal Minutes, we explore the benefits of converting an existing building into a self-storage facility and ways to optimize your conversion investment.

Prescriptive vs. Performance Energy Building Codes with IMPs

A general understanding of building codes helps all parties involved in design and construction understand the specific requirements involved in compliance, preventing errors, delays, cost overruns and most importantly, ensure public safety. In this episode, Arnold Corbin and Mark Klos from Metl-Span and Centria explain how to meet energy building codes using insulated metal panels and the two paths for compliance: prescriptive and performance building codes.

Selecting Metal Panels Based on Roof Slope

When specifying a metal roof system, choosing the correct panel is a key factor. In this episode, we discuss the main things to consider when choosing a metal roof with regard to roof slope, including building codes and minimum slope requirements. 

Top 5 FAQs About Metal Building Insulation

Insulation is a key aspect in achieving thermal efficiency for your metal building, so it's important to be informed on the best practices for installation and application. We sat down with Cary Barger from Star Building Systems for answers to the most frequently asked questions about metal building insulation.