Metl-Span architectural panels serve as walls and roofs for high-profile applications, in new and retrofit construction. Most panel profiles may be installed either horizontally or vertically with concealed clips and fasteners in the side joint for a beautiful flush appearance.
Metl-Span commercial and industrial panels serve as walls, ceilings and roofs for commercial and industrial buildings, in new and retrofit construction. Metl-Span insulated metal panels can be easily adapted to pre-engineered metal building designs for almost any end-use as walls and roofs, saving material and labor costs. Other end applications include schools, manufacturing facilities, distribution warehouses, equipment maintenance buildings, mechanical penthouses, kiosks, equipment screens, aircraft hangars, prison units and office buildings.
Metl-Span cold storage panels function as walls, ceilings and roofs for cooler, freezer and food processing buildings, in new and retrofit construction. In addition, Metl-Span panels are ideal for dry goods warehouses and other controlled environment buildings where temperature control and insulation values are critical.
ThermalSafe® combines advanced panel design with Metl-Span's sophisticated manufacturing expertise to create a composite panel that achieves one, two and three hour fire resistance ratings under the most demanding conditions. In addition to its fire resistant characteristics, the panel provides good thermal performance and protection from the elements. The unique LockGuard® interlocking side joint further enhances the fire resistant performance of the panel with its tongue and groove engagement of the mineral wool core.
Metl-Span CFR Roof panel is an insulated metal standing seam roof panel and is the foremost innovation in all-in-one composite roof panel design, combining durable interior and exterior faces with Metl-Span's unmatched polyurethane core. The CFR insulated metal standing seam roof panel is a truly unique answer to many deficiencies common with more traditional roofing materials of the past.
Metl-Span has developed the Metl-Vision® window system to further complement the exceptional architectural aesthetics and function of Metl-Span's CF horizontal wall panels. The Metl-Vision windows are specially designed to provide a fully integrated window system within the CF horizontal wall. Availability includes great flexibility of window size, multiple lite configurations and window finish options.
Metl-Span's line of single-skin panels includes 11 configurations for wall applications. The line consists of the Prestige Series® and the Profile Series. The Prestige Series offers for 12” wide concealed fastener panels with different reveal options and one 16” wide Fluted panel. This series is designed to be installed either vertically or horizontally. The Profile Series includes six models with exposed fasteners.
The Metl-Span Resource section contains all standard CAD details, product literature and information regarding FM Global Requirements. Visitors may also view project photos, learn about online continuing education courses and find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Horizontal Metl-Span Panels Provide Distinct Visual Effect
Essex Place, a $10 million office property development located in Independence, OH, sought a distinctive look that would be in harmony with the brick and glass structures in the area. As a result, 7,500 sq. ft. of Metl-Span’s CF-30 polyurethane foam insulated architectural flat panels installed horizontally were utilized. The 2” panels were finished in Bright Silver Kynar 500.
According to architect James Murfin of Murfin Associates, Hudson, OH, “The adjoining properties exhibit quite a bit of masonry. In addition, several buildings on the street employ glass in-fill. Consequently, we used two different materials—the Metl-Span panel and brick—to produce an interesting edifice.”
What really sets the building apart, according to Murfin, are the horizontal panels, alternating with glass from the second story up. The horizontal configuration is emphasized with ¾” reveals. According to Ed Lewalk, project manager for installer Manning, Inc., Streetsboro, OH, “The wide reveals were painted black to further accentuate the horizontal lines as part of the design. The flat panels delivered a great look. And the panels are extremely easy to install and work with.”
The use of the Metl-Span panels also enabled a decreased amount of structural steel as the building carries lighter loads along the exterior on upper floors. In fact, the panels extend above the building roof to act as a screen for rooftop air-handling units, providing a seamless method for hiding mechanicals.
The general contractor on the project was Geis Construction Company, Streetsboro, OH.
Metl-Span pioneered the development of insulated metal panels and continues to make significant contributions to design innovations and technology that have become industry standards. For more information on the complete line of Metl-Span products, call 877-585-9969 or visit www.metlspan.com.

