THE COMMON DENOMINATOR
What makes a metal building a great choice for energy efficiency and sustainability? A variety of attributes play into the equations.
Custom engineering + material optimization + low impact on the environment = Sustainable solutions
Speed of delivery + cost-efficient materials + long life cycles = Long-term value
Wind, hail and fire resistance + low-combustion materials = Insurance cost reductions
Energy efficiency + low VOCs + recycled/recyclable steel = Planet-friendly
Optimized design ÷ zero material waste = Infinite recyclability
ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE
Metal building systems can be designed to comply with the energy code requirements anywhere in North America. MBMA offers a wide range of resources to assist design professionals in choosing the best components to meet those codes.
Best Practices to Comply with Whole Building Air Leakage Testing Requirements
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Energy Guide for Metal Building Systems: Code Compliance – Second Edition
COMcheck Frequently Asked Questions for Metal Building Systems
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Energy Code Compliance: A Guide For Metal Building Contractors
Energy Design Guide
Condensation Fact Sheet
SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCES
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) disclose the environmental impacts of a product based on the results of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The MBMA EPDs are third-party validated and are International Organization for Standardization (ISO) compliant. These industry-wide EPDs can be used by the design community to show compliance of MBMA Member metal buildings to above-code energy programs like LEED and Green Globes.
Roll Formed Metal Wall & Roof Panels EPD
Secondary Structural Steel Frame Components EPD
Primary Framing EPD
OTHER RESOURCES
Which is the more sustainable building material - wood or steel?
Cool Metal Roofs are Energy-Efficient and Cost-Effective
The Benefits of Steel-vs-Wood for Low-Rise Building Construction
