This guideline is designed to give a brief overview of insulated metal panel products for architects, specifiers and owners who are not familiar with them. The guide describes what Insulated Metal Panels are, where they are used and how they compare to other systems. Product testing and certification is detailed as well as design parameters and installation facts. The 32-page guideline was researched and written by the MCA Insulated Metal Panel Council and includes photos of applications, and descriptive schematics and detailed illustrations.

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Selection Guideline for Insulated Metal Panels (882 KB).

This guide describes wall cladding materials that include metal composite materials, aluminum plate and honeycomb core panels. The typical applications and performance criteria for each type of material are covered. A detailed section on the widely used finishes includes paint systems, anodized finishes and mica or metallic coating systems. Building owners, designers and architects will appreciate a summary of the features and benefits of uninsulated metal wall panels and a specification guideline for each type of material included in this publication.

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Smooth-Faced Uninsulated Metal Wall Panels (13.76 MB).

Produced in cooperation with the National Coil Coaters Association and the American Iron and Steel Institute, this comprehensive guide has what designers and specifiers need to know for proper specification of residential metal roofing. It includes a glossary of related ASTM tests and references.

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Guide Specifications for Residential Metal Roofing (911 KB).

This manual is being revised and is not currently available. The updated version will be posted upon completion.

This Guideline for Commercial Roofing addresses the unique challenges that must be addressed when designing for cold climates. Metal roofs have long been considered a product of choice for snow areas because of their superior response and tolerance. Topics covered include: effects of gravity loads induced by snow, snow-melt phenomena, and design considerations with respect to icing, snow shed, and snow retention.

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Metal Roof Design for Cold Climates (13.06 MB).

This new guideline is designed to assist architects, specifiers, manufacturers and others who are preparing project specifications involving metal wall panels. It presents a format to solicit equivalent and competitive bids based on performance and includes details of what to look for in system preformance, maintenance, components and installation tolerances.

This publication replaces the "Preformed Metal Wall Guidelines" of 1995.

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Preformed Metal Wall Specification Guidelines (1.29 MB).

This guideline includes an introduction that explains how Insulated Metal Panels are manufactured, offers a comparison to other roofing systems, analyzes performance criteria and covers selection considerations. Sections are devoted to product testing and certification, finish selection, design parameters, installation and accessories, and detail illustrations.

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Selection Guidelines for Metal Composite Foam Roof Panels (2.16 MB).

Rob Haddock's Metal Roofing from A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc) seven-part series, article reprints from metalmag

• Part I: History and Materials
• Part II: Metallic Coatings for Carbon Steel
• Part III: Paint Finishes for Metal
• Part IV: Induced Finishes for Metal
• Part V: Profiles & Profiling Equipment
• Part VI: Attachment of Metal Panels
• Part VII: Rooftop Equipment Mounting and Penetrations for Low-Slope Standing-Seam Metal Roofs

Rob Haddock is president of the Metal Roof Advisory Group Ltd., Colorado Springs, Colo.

• Building Codes Assistance Project - The Building Codes Assistance Project is dedicated to assisting states in the adoption and implementation of stateide building energy codes. This site provides the latest news on state’s energy codes, contacts and demographics on a monthly basis.
• The Alliance to Save Energy - The Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and greater energy security. The site offers articles, speeches, a calendar of events, and general information on the energy conservation movement.

Wei-Wen Yu Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures - proceedings of International Specialty Conferences

The Hurricane Katrina Wind Investigation Report by the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc. (RICOWI), in cooperation with Oak Ridge National Library, U.S. Department of Energy, is available at the RICOWI website:
RICOWI Reports.

Click here for Executive Summary of report on Hurricanes Charley and Ivan from Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc. (RICOWI)

Full report is available from RICOWI:
RICOWI Reports.

This MCA manual provides the supporting theory, load tables, relevant problems, and illustrations regarding connection details for roof or wall diaphragm assemblies. The scope of the work includes a variety of material connections: elevated side flat fastening, top flat fastening, bottom flat fastening, fastening to wood, aluminum and steel as well as structural members and fastening of exposed cladding. This manual provides an extremely valuable design tool to professionals in the metal construction industry. This edition replaces the 2001 first edition manuscript with the pale blue cover.

A typical diaphragm assembly consisting of metal roof or wall panels, purlins, girts, fasteners or welds and the main structural framing are subjected to external forces such as wind, seismic ground motion or asymmetric loading. These forces are transferred to the diaphragm where the panel geometry and connections can determine the diaphragm's shear strength.

This manual contains strength and behavior formulas that take into account a wide variety of panel types, connection/connector patterns, effects of insulation and other construction details. The results are based on research sponsored by the MCA and performed at West Virginia University under the direction of Dr. L.D. Luttrell, P.E.

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A Primer on Diaphragm Design Manual Order Form (download/print pdf).

2006-2007 Ducker Metal Roofing Report Order Form  (download/print pdf)
2006-2007 Ducker Metal Roofing Report Table of Contents  (download/print pdf)

This market research report created and sponsored by Ducker Worldwide, and co-sponsored by MCA, estimates the growth of metal roofing in all regions. This 2006-2007 study updates the 2002-2003 report and shows how the metal roofing market has shifted in the past four years. The report estimates current metal roofing market conditions and forecasts market activity and performance through 2011. This study aids in strategic planning initiatives, product development, resource allocation and marketing promotional tools.

Ducker Metal Wall Panel Report
MCA Members Only

The latest market research report created and sponsored by Ducker Worldwide, and co-sponsored by MCA, focuses on metal wall panels. This report is only available for sale to MCA members.