Below is a listing of brochures produced by the MBMA and other organizations about metal buildings, insurance information and other issues associated with the metal building industry. Most of these brochures are available for free as a PDF download. To save the publication, right click on the Free PDF Download link and click Save Target As.
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AIA ARCHITECTURAL RECORD REPRINT
This eight-page reprint titled, "An Integrated Design Approach Offers Flexibility, Economy, Durability" provides an in-depth evaluation of metal building systems.
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COOL METAL ROOFING
As green building grows in importance and popularity, roofs can have a significant impact on the sustainibility of a building. This brochure, produced by the Cool Metal Roofing Coaliton, shows how cool metal roofs can promote sustainability with reduced energy consumption, a lowered urban heat island effect and the use of recycled materials.
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CASE STUDY: TRUCKING COMPANY CONSOLIDATES OPERATIONS
If you were a landlord, how would you react when a good tenant of 13 years indicated a need to vacate all five buildings that she or he was renting from you? This case study about Landstar/Inway tells you how a metal building system solved this problem.
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CASE STUDY: NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IS PARADISE BY THE BAY
The owners of Bay Industries, Inc. wanted to combine all manufacturing, warehousing, and office functions under one roof, and remain in Green Bay, WI, where the firm has operated since 1940. Find out how they became headquartered in "the most attractive building in Green Bay."
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CASE STUDY: STEEL ROLLING MILL RISES FROM FORMER SWAMP HIGH PROFILE
When a manufacturer of building materials sets out to construct a new factory, it just makes sense that the company would use its own products. Find out how Broken Hill Proprietary built a $280-million steel-rolling mill in this case study.
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CONDENSATION FACT SHEET
This eight-page publication offers solutions to condensation in metal building systems. It contains factual information about the proper ventilation of buildings as well as systems that can be used to prevent condensation from forming.
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INSURANCE FACT BOOK and SERIES OF 14 BULLETINS
Most building owners will secure a standard policy known as a Business Owners Policy (BOP). MBMA regularly issues Insurance Bulletins that are relevant to its member companies, contractors and insurance underwriters. There are many advantages to metal buildings and these insurance bulletins provide a comprehensive description of the different types of insurance companies, rating systems and occupancy types. For more information about these bulletins and Insurance matters, visit the Building Insurance section of MBMA.com.
Insurance Factbook - Free PDF Download
Insurance Bulletins:
Insurance Bulletin #1
Insurance Bulletin #2
Insurance Bulletin #3
Insurance Bulletin #4
Insurance Bulletin #5
Insurance Bulletin #6
Insurance Bulletin #7
Insurance Bulletin #8
Insurance Bulletin #9
Insurance Bulletin #10
Insurance Bulletin #11
Insurance Bulletin #12
Insurance Bulletin #13
Insurance Bulletin #14
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GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS: METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS
This is a performance based guide specification, used in the development of an office master specification or in the preparation of specifications for a particular project. It must be edited to fit the conditions of use. It includes all the design requirements, structural systems description, roof, wall, accessories, and references for standards.
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GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS: METAL ROOFING SYSTEMS
This performance guide specification is for projects where a structural standing seam roof system is seperate from the building's structural systems. It must be edited to fit the conditions of use. It includes system performance requirements, design requirements, submittals, and other key factors pertinent to roof specification.
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THE SOLUTIONS SERIES
The Solutions Series is a set of four, eight-page brochures, each of which describes the advantages of metal building systems in specific applications. There are brochures for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional applications, as well as a comprehensive look at the advantages of Standing Seam Metal Roofing systems.
Industrial Solutions Brochure - Free PDF Download
Commercial Solutions Brochure - Free PDF Download
Institutional Solutions - Free PDF Download
Standing Seam Metal Roof Solutions - Free PDF Download
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FIRE RESISTANCE SERIES OF BULLETINS
In certain circumstances building codes require construction to be fire rated. MBMA has conducted fire tests at Underwriters Laboratory, Omega Point Laboratories and Factory Mutual to answer the need for these fire rated metal assemblies. For more information, visit the Fire Resistance section of MBMA.com.
Free PDF Download - Fire Bulletins:
Fire Resistance Bulletin #1
Fire Resistance Bulletin #2
Fire Resistance Bulletin #3
Fire Resistance Bulletin #4
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GALVALUME: THE MAGIC FORMULA FOR ROOFS
Galvalume®, also known as Aluzinc® in Europe and other names across the globe, is the magic formula for roofs. This brochure is published by the ZAC Association and shows how Galvalume can provide for long-lasting roofs in all types of weather and climate conditions.
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CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY PAMPHLET
This convenient, pocket-sized booklet suggests various field practices aimed at encouraging the development of the Safe Worker Attitude among all field employees. It is designed primarily for jobsite personnel for reference and review.
Construction Site Safety Pamphlet is available for purchase:
Click here for online purchase under Misc. Publications
Click here for an order form
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