Sustainability Testimonials
Most Sustainable School in North Carolina Sports Metal Roof, Siding
Insulated metal roof and grooved metal soffit wall panels are important components in controlling energy costs at the Northern Guilford Middle School in Greensboro, N.C. The school, which ranks in the top 10 percent of all schools in the country in terms of energy efficiency, was recently designated the "most sustainable school" in North Carolina. For complete story click here.
Fayez S. Sarofim Research Building, Houston Tex.
“…we liked the fact these highly recyclable materials are compatible with our firm’s commitment to sustainable design.”
Chris Koon, Berkebile Nelson Immenschuh McDowell Architects
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Raytown, Mo. School District Bus Barns
“Re-roofing with a lightweight, standing-seam metal roof offered the only logical approach to solving a perennial leakage problem.”
David Kendrick, RTI Consultants, Inc. (architects)
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Anton-Paar USA, Ashland, VA
“We initially looked at masonry, but felt it was too heavy for this type of application. A metal system with a silver finish seemed like a more appropriate fit. And metal is fire-resistant and recyclable……..”
David Winn, Charpentier & Chen (architects)
New Fulton Fish Market, Bronx, NY
“Aesthetics were important, but it wasn’t the only factor considered in opting for a metal roof and wall envelope. The stringent refrigeration requirements of the USDA and FDA left us with the obvious choice to specify insulated metal panels. Metal gives the building a solid wall effect while producing exceptional separation.”
John Artuso, Cybul & Cybus (architects)
Healthcare Facility in Rustbelt
"We just opened a new, single-story building that is LEED-certified. The walls are made of standing seam metal, and a portion of the roof is “green."
Ducker Worldwide Study
