Metal Roofing Manufacturers

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MBMA History

The Metal Building Manufacturers Association was founded in 1956 by a group of companies that developed an innovative way of designing, manufacturing, and marketing buildings. The first group of 13 metal building systems companies came together under the leadership of Wilbur B. Larkin in order to work together to promote metal building systems and be the technical voice of the industry.

Prior to the formation of the MBMA, metal buildings had seen growth in the 20th century as a building type. Early in the 1900s, metal beams and panels were used for garages with small structures advertised for sale in publications such as the Saturday Evening Post. The first standing seam metal roof was introduced by Armco Steel Corp at the 1934 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. The use of pre-engineered buildings increased during World War II with the introduction and evolution of the Quonset Hut, a portable and inexpensive solution to housing and other needs. After the war, metal buildings became more widely accepted for other uses..

During the 1950s, the metal building manufacturers began to use a builder/dealer network model. The builders provided contracting and erection services and the manufacturers offered training courses for building their structures. At this time, with the industry growing and new innovations coming along, Wilber Larkin of Butler Manufacturing thought an industry association would help to advance the manufacturers and help with technical issues. He wrote to a number of companies and invited them to a meeting in Chicago. On September 25, 1956, 13 companies officially formed the Metal Building Manufacturers Association. The charter took effect on October 1, 1956 with Armco Steel Corp., Behlen Manufacturing, Butler Manufacturing, Carew Steel, Metallic Buildings, Pascoe Steel, Soule Steel, Steelcraft Manufacturing, Stran-Steel Corp. and Wonder Building Corp as the original members.

MBMA member sales were $69.6 million in 1956. The association and its membership grew throughout the late 1950s, and each decade after that. In 1960, member sales were $98.6 million and they shipped approximately 260,000 tons of steel. There were 16 members in 1960, and in 1968 the Metal Building Dealers Association was formed. This group was renamed the Systems Builders Association and is now the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association.

In 1970, the MBMA had 25 members with sales of $363 million. This decade saw the industry advance through a number of new developments. The standing seam roof system came into wide production and use during these years. Additionally, modern coating systems for both metal roofs and walls allowed metal buildings to incorporate a variety of colors. During this decade, the association hired its first full-time director of research and engineering - Dr. Duane Ellifritt, a former engineer with Armco and then on the faculty of Oklahoma State University.

In 1980, member sales climbed over $1 billion with steel shipments exceeding 1 million tons. Metal Building News became the industry first tabloid-size trade publication when it began publishing in 1980. It is now called Metal Construction News. In 1985, a second industry magazine begin publishing, Metal Architecture.

The 1990s were a period of major growth for the metal building industry. 1990 MBMA member sales exceeded $1.5 billion and steel shipped was over 1.2 million tons. By 2000, MBMA member sales were over $2.5 billion and steel shipments were in excess of 1.875 million tons. For the most recent year that the association has on record, 2007 sales were $2.9 billion and members shipped approximately 1.534 million tons of steel.

Association Chairmen

Dedication of the Wilbur B. Larkin memorial, Golden Gate State Park, Golden, Colorado. Taken September 5, 2007. L-R: Bill Savitz, Janice Larkin, Chuck Stockinger, and Don Pratt.

For 2009 the elected MBMA Chairman is Phil Raimondo

Past chairmen of the association are:

1956 & 1957ilbur Larkin, Butler Mfg. Co.

1958onald Malcolm, Armco Inc.

1959eorge Cobb, Soule Steel Company

1960harles Homer, National Steel Products Co.

1961oward Carew, Carew Corp.

1962arry Williams, Braden Steel Corp.

1963.L. Mitchell, Mitchell Engineering Co.

1964onald Malcolm, Armco Inc.

1965illiam Slaton, Delta Steel Buildings Co.

1966ames Dennis, Atlantic Building Systems

1967.V. Blackburn, Pascoe Steel Corp.

1968ack Hatcher, Varco-Pruden

1969ohn Von Blon, A&S Building Systems

1970.J. Atkinson, Butler Mfg. Co.

1971on Sheally, Star Manufacturing Co.

1972ilbert Leach, Marathon Metallic Building Co.

1973ames D. Murphy Jr., American Buildings Co.

1974ohn Reigle, National Steel Products Corp.

1975ou Barrenechea, Pascoe Steel Corp.

1976ugh McCarley, Atlantic Building Systems

1977cott Lewis, Braden Steel Corp.

1978.J. Atkinson, Butler Manufacturing Co.

1979obert C. Kelley, Varco-Pruden

1980harles H. Waldron, Mitchell Engineering Co.

1981ames L. Sullivan, Inryco Inc.

1982erman J. Oellerich, Armco Atlantic Inc.

1983onald H. Pratt, Butler Mfg. Co.

1984almage G. Rogers Jr., Ceco Buildings Div.

1985ary Heithecker, Mesco Metal Buildings Corp.

1986ames D. Murphy Jr., American Buildings Co.

1987orman Yerke, Summit Buildings

1988obert C. Kelley, AMCA Buildings Division

1989layton Richardson, Gulf States Manufacturers

1990eorge King, Kirby Building Systems

1991 & 1992ichard Jarman, Butler Mfg. Co.

1993an Zabcik, NCI Building Systems Inc.

1994uane Stockburger, Varco-Pruden Buildings

1995obert T. Ammerman, American Buildings Co.

1996ony Raimondo, Behlen Mfg. Co.

1997eorge King, Kirby Building Systems Inc., Div. of ABS

1998. Terrell Landrum, Ceco Building Systems

1999arry R. Lowe,Nucor Corporation

2000eonard George, NCI Building Systems

2001ohn Underwood, The Behlen/Inland Group

2002oel Voelkert, American Buildings Co.

2003ill Feland, Pinnacle

2004ohn Price, Chief Buildings

2005arry R. Lowe, Nucor Corporation

2006obert T. Ammerman, American Buildings Co.

2007illiam Savitz, Garco

2008-Keith Fischer, Robertson-Ceco

2009-Phil Raimondo, Behlen Building Systems http://www.behlenmfg.com

Engineered Metal Building Systems

Metal building systems are professionally engineered structures. Having evolved from the steel beam and corrugated structures of the early 20th century, these buildings now use computer aided design and drafting (CAD) systems. Computer-aided design

Metal building systems have evolved through the years into assemblages of structural elements that work together as a structural system. While there are many variations on the theme, the basic elements of the metal building system are constant: primary rigid frames, secondary members (wall girts and roof purlins), cladding and bracing.

All major metal building system manufacturers utilize computer tools to custom design a building system and all building components, based on the customer specifications. Adhering to the local and national building codes , each metal building system is engineered to the required dimensions and designed to meet the loading conditions with the material specified.

Today metal building systems also look different than their predecessors. Metal buildings can incorporate different architectural finishes to provide the appropriate facade for various facility types, such as churches, schools, shopping centers, educational buildings, medical facilities, retail stores, and office buildings. These applications can also include fire stations, airplane hangars,fitness centers, and other types of low-rise construction. Metal buildings also continue to be designed for traditional uses such as warehouses, distribution centers, and athletic facilities.

Research and Development

Since its inception, MBMA has focused its efforts on promoting the common interests of metal building systems manufacturers. This mission includes a mandate to provide engineering leadership by sponsoring research programs that benefit the industry. This research is used by the association members and the building community in general to improve the efficiency and quality of metal building systems and to impact the technology used to produce them.

Even before hiring Dr. Duane Ellifritt, as the first Director of Research and Engineering, the MBMA had sponsored and conducted research in various aspects of metal building design, construction, and technology.

When founded, BMA main purpose was to jointly attack technical matters that could not be addressed by individual companies, according to the late James Murphy, former president of American Buildings Co. and former MBMA chairman. A Technical Committee was established and began to research and document important issues in metal building design and construction. Early on, an important task was to evaluate design loads and the variations in building codes that existed. The first publication of the new association was the MBMA Recommended Design Practices Manual, introduced in 1959.

The Technical Committee helped promote and add its expertise to research being undertaken by other groups, such as the American Iron and Steel Institute work at Cornell University that led to the publication of Design of Light Gauge Steel Diaphragms in 1967. MBMA first co-sponsored research in 1966 with a study on tapered structural members conducted at the State University of New York at Buffalo by Dr. George Lee.

In 1974, MBMA began sponsoring wind load research that would help to resolve differences in various standards and codes. The then-current ANSI standard was based on high-rise buildings and was not appropriate for low-rise structures. American National Standards Institute

This was not simply an issue for metal buildings, but all low-rise non-residential construction. Led by Dr. Alan Davenport of the University of Western Ontario, the work was the first comprehensive investigation of wind action on low-rise buildings. In 1982, the Standard Building Code (SBC) first adopted wind loads developed by Dr. Davenport team.

Recently, the MBMA performed research and testing in head of wall (HOW) joints and fire protection. This work was done at Underwriters Laboratories and resulted in three new UL Certifications as well as an explanatory letter for those who work with fire rate walls and unrated ceiling assemblies.

The MBMA continues to perform research into wind loads on metal buildings, roof systems, and other aspects of low-rise construction. Additionally, the association has sponsored and led research into bolted end plate connections, cold-formed steel, snow loads and wind uplift, and insurance issues for metal buildings, among other topics that are pertinent to the industry.

MBMA Research and Engineering Directors

Duane Ellifritt, Ph.D. 1975 1984

Dale Perry, Ph.D. 1984 1988

Gil Harris, MS, 1988 1994

W. Lee Shoemaker, Ph.D., PE 1994resent

Membership

In 2008, the membership of MBMA consists of 39 building system members and 55 associate members.

Education

The MBMA educates members of the building community, including designers, engineers, architects, erectors, contractors, and code officials about metal building systems. It works with various groups and associations to keep code officials apprised of the advances in metal building systems and how they apply to the building codes. The association also works to educate members and other parts of the building community on best practices and how to apply research and design improvements in their work.

MBMA sponsors a continuing education course through Northern Illinois University. This course, developed with the help of a team of architects, provides an overview of engineered metal building systems, how they are different from other metal structures and how to work with these structures. It is a particularly informative course for those who are unfamiliar with the specifics of engineered metal building systems. The course is accredited by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and provides continuing education units (CEUs) for those who take the course and pass the test.

Accreditation

The MBMA has an accreditation program in conjunction with the International Code Council International Accreditation Service (IAS). This program replaced the AISC-MB certification that the MBMA had previously required for membership in the association. The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the MBMA mutually agreed to end the AISC sponsorship of the Metal Building Certification program at the end of 2008.

In 2008, The International Accreditation Service, Inc. Accreditation Committee approved new accreditation criteria for Inspection Programs for Manufacturers of Metal Building Systems, AC472. The criteria are endorsed by the Metal Building Manufacturers Association. This comprehensive accreditation program for the inspection of metal buildings is based on the requirements of Chapter 17 of the International Building Code and provides code officials with a means to approve the inspection programs of manufacturers involved in the fabrication of metal building systems.

AC472 addresses quality management system elements such as personnel requirements, product traceability, process control, and various administrative and technical requirements that are essential for code officials to deem IAS-accredited entities as approved fabricators. he MBMA is to be commended for initiating the development of the program that establishes high standards for the metal building industry, says Sandi McCracken, Senior Accreditation Officer with IAS. MBMA members were previously required to be AISC-MB certified and the new IAS accreditation will be a requirement of membership as of January of 2010.

Publications

The MBMA offers various publications. MBMA also works with other associations and groups to put together publications that are available through those groups. Following is a list of some of the more notable publications of the association and others to which it has contributed.

Metal Building Systems Manual: This binder/CD manual is updated regularly to reflect changes in building procedures and codes. The 2006 MBMA manual was released in 2007 to include the 2006 International Building Code provisions.

Seismic Design Manual: new-metal-buildings-design-guide.html The illustrated guide includes narratives about metal building systems, examples of realistic design situations, engineering diagrams and code commentary. It references the 2006 International Building Code, the American Society of Civil Engineers Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures ASCE/SEI Standard 7-05. Structural steel design is based on the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings Standard AISC 360-05 and the Seismic Provisions for Steel Buildings Standard AISC 341-05. Additional details can be found at www.iccsafe.org/seismicmetal2006.

Tapered Member Design Manual- Frame Design Using Web-Tapered Members, authored by Richard C. Kaehler, CSD, Donald W. White and Yoon Duk Kim of Georgia Institute of Technology and coordinated by the MBMA Technical Committee has been completed. It has been reviewed by American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and will be published by them as an interpretation of, and an extension to, the provisions of the 2005 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.

MBMA Fire and Insurance Bulletins: These are a series of fire and insurance bulletins that the association created and updates to help building officials and builders understand the insurance and fire protection issues associated with metal buildings and low-rise construction. These are located online at http://www.mbma.com.

Energy Design Guide: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association will release the Energy Design Guide for Metal Building Systems in 2009. The guide has 10 chapters plus an appendix. It begins with an introduction to metal building systems and applications and proceeds to chapters on insulating metal building systems, cool metal roofs, and how to implement skylighting and daylighting. There are also several chapters on energy codes and standards and the various compliance tools available. The guide will also include detailed information on the different rating programs that are in place, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED), Green Globes and Energy Star.

AISI Design Guide for Cold-Formed Steel Purlin Roof Framing Systems. The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) published the 2009 edition of the Design Guide, based on AISI S100-07, the 2007 edition of the North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Members.

See also

Wikipedia Links

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

American Institute of Steel Construction

American Iron and Steel Institute

International Code Council

Metal Construction Association

Underwriters Laboratories

External links

Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) http://www.mbma.com

MBMA Manual http://www.mbmamanual.com

Metal Building Architecture CEU online course http://www.learn.niu.edu/mbma

International Accreditation Service (IAS) http://www.iasonline.org

International Code Council (ICC) http://www.iccsafe.org

Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association http://www.mbcea.org

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) http://www.aisc.org

American Institute of Architects (AIA) http://www.aia.org

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) http://www.asce.org

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) http://www.astm.org

Underwriters Laboratory http://www.ul.com

Seismic Design Guide press release http://www.coccies.com/2008/11/new-metal-buildings-design-guide.html

Notes

^ Metal Construction News, MBMA 50th Anniversary Guide, July 2006, available at http://www.mbma.com/display.cfm?p=86&pp=2

^ a b http://www.mbma.com/display.cfm?p=16&pp=2

^ a b http://www.mbma.com/display.cfm?p=59&pp=3&i=139

^ http://www.designandbuildwithmetal.com/IndustryNews/Archives/2007/10_Oct...

^ http://www.steel.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&template;=/CM/HTMLDisp...

^ a b c d e f g h Metal Construction News MBMA 50th Anniversary Guide, July 2006

^ www.mbcea.org

^ http://www.fireengineering.com/display_article/350281/25/none/none/Depar...

^ www.aisc.org/WorkArea/downloadasset.aspx?id=15144

^ http://www.mbma.com/display.cfm?p=39&pp=3&i=129

^ http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/codes/2009-10cycle/

^ http://www.churchexecutive.com/article.asp?IndexID=1074

^ http://www.designandbuildwithmetal.com/Columnists/Writers/wendy_burke_3_...

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^ http://www.fireengineering.com/display_article/350281/25/none/none/Depar...

^ http://www.designandbuildwithmetal.com/SubmittedProjects/Projects/mesaba...

^ http://www.fitnessworld.com/articles/article_p.aspx?articleid=2227&zonei...

^ www.MBMA.com, About Metal Buildings, http://www.mbma.com/display.cfm?p=84&pp=2

^ http://technopress.kaist.ac.kr/samplejournal/pdf/scs0701003.pdf

^ http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/~gclee/leevitae-4-05allcb.pdf

^ http://www.gostructural.com/article.asp?id=3272

^ http://www.mbma.com/pdf/HOW report with UL letter.pdf

^ http://www.dasma.com/PDF/Publications/TechDataSheets/CommercialResidenti...

^ http://www.gostructural.com/article.asp?id=220

^ http://www.gostructural.com/article.asp?id=2777

^ http://www.mbma.com/display.cfm?p=4

^ http://www.metalmag.com/docs/06_link_pages/06_OCTOBER/OCTOBER_EDUCATIONA...

^ http://www.learn.niu.edu/mbma/

^ http://www.aisc.org/newsdetail.aspx?id=11150&terms=mbma*

^ a b http://www.iasonline.org/More/NR051908MBMA.html

Resources

Design and Build With Metal Online

Wilbur Larkin Memorial Dedication

International Accreditation Service

International Code Council

Metal Construction News

Metal Construction News, MBMA 50th Anniversary Supplement, July, 2006

Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association

AISC

American School and Hospital Facilities

DesignandBuildwithMetal.com Keith Fischer Article

Environmental Design and Construction Article

Church Executive Article

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When faced with the problem of a leaking roof, many people only want to get it fixed before it does extensive damage to the interior of their home. Roofs should last a long time if installed properly. The roof should be installed with superior quality materials and should be handled by a licensed and skilled contractor. Remember, the roof is your first defense against the elements, and if the roof is leaking or giving you problems, the whole infrastructure suffers. Because your home is your single most primary investment, it just doesn't pay to cut corners. Installing an asphalt roof takes care of the problems with leakage, but does it make the most sense in the long run? Here, we discuss the differences between metal and asphalt roofs, some advantages and disadvantages,

Asphalt Shingles

Asphalt shingles are the most popular type of roofing material. Let's look at asphalt shingles as compared to metal.

Greater color range
Easier to install
Has the best life cycle cost
Is a proven material for steep slope roofs
Is much easier to work with. A shingled roof can be completed in one day by a professional crew.
Do not expand and contract in temperature extremes
Can be installed directly over the roof deck.
Asphalt shingles can be laid three installations deep. * Will never rust or bend
Are offered in a variety of sizes, with a new asphalt shingle that is made very large for quicker installation now available.

Installation of asphalt shingles is an easy process, as long as the workman follows a few simple guidelines, and insures that the fit is right. Workmen do not need to be highly trained or skilled to install this type of roof. Simple tools are used to install, with a utility knife used to cut the shingles on site. Care should be taken to install flashings properly, and the roofer should follow the guidelines for installing this roof for the locale in which you live. According to professionalroofing.net, 70% of homes in the United States have asphalt shingle roofs.
Metal Roofs

Metal roofs have for many years been out of the price range of many homeowners. Today, the metal roof is more affordable, and technology has advanced so that a metal roof can appear the same as a roof finished in asphalt. Let's look at the advantages of a metal roof: * Extreme longevity
Comes in many colors and patterns
No longer needs to be soldered on installation
Works better against leakage than an asphalt roof
Metal roofing is recyclable
Saves the homeowner money on insurance
Is fireproof
Saves on roof maintenance
Are excellent insulators, saving money on utilities
Long term warranties <

Comparing the Two

When it comes to longevity, a metal roof can't be beat. Most metal roofs are guaranteed by the manufacturer for 30 to 50 years. They will easily last the lifetime of the home. They add value to a home, making a metal roof a good investment in terms of saleability. Conklin Metal Industries manufactures metal shingles, and have on record homes that were installed with metal shingles in the early 1900's, and still in good condition today. Asphalt shingles last on the average 17 years. Compared to a metal roof, they are much easier and cheaper to install. Technology in the industry has come a long way to improving the longevity of asphalt shingles, with the fiberglass shingle considered to be the best. Comparing the two, we see that a metal roof is probably the best roofing material of the two. For one thing, asphalt shingles are not recyclable. According to the National Association of Homebuilders Research Center, 20 billion pounds of asphalt shingles are dumped into US landfills every year. To put that in perspective, if you filled a 40,000 pound truck with these shingles that are dumped into landfills, each truck placed end to end would reach from New York to California and back, and then as far as Chicago. Fifty six percent of metal roofing can be recycled. Because the metal roof last for so long, there is not a need to tear them off and cause more pollution to the planet. Warranties on metal roof surpass the longevity of an asphalt roof.

Dollar for dollar, then, means a metal roof is the best choice of the two. You must consider cost into the equation, and here is where the asphalt shingle roof outshines the metal one. In terms of longevity, better protection against leaks, and maintenance, a metal roof is still the best bet. Many people will shy away from installing a metal roof due to cost, but if you want something that never needs replacement, and adds value and protection to your home, then a metal roof is the way to go.


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