Metal Minutes Podcast

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.

Metal Panel Gauges: What You Need to Know

The thickness of your metal panels may mean more than you think. In our first episode of our new podcast series we sit down with Tyler Roose from American Building Components to get the scoop on metal panel gauges.