Metal is the only known construction material that can be recycled and repurposed indefinitely. Any excess or scrap metals, particularly steel and aluminum, are readily and easily recyclable.
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Photo courtesy of MCA member: RHEINZINK. Design by Steven Fong Architect
Designed for energy efficiency, sustainability, and timeless appeal, this Maine residence features weathering steel walls and roofing. The low-maintenance metal exterior blends seamlessly with the natural landscape while delivering long-term durability and a modern take on traditional New England design.
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The Canal Dock Boathouse takes inspiration from the traditional design of the old historic boathouse, while utilizing modern, energy-efficient building materials, including Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs). The design team initially considered terracotta for the boathouse’s exterior, but soon realized IMPs were the superior, cost-effective option.
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Design by Gregg Wies & Gardner Architects LLC
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This Michigan DIY home showcases how metal wall systems are increasingly finding a place in residential architecture. Seeking durability, sustainability, and a distinctive aesthetic, the homeowners clad their exterior and a dramatic interior fireplace wall in zinc metal panels. With custom-fabricated flat-lock tiles, the project highlights how metal walls offer long-term performance, design flexibility, and a modern look that extends seamlessly from exterior façades to interior spaces.
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Architect KieranTimberlake conducted a 60-year life cycle assessment comparing four warehouse envelope systems. Using the Tally LCA app, the study found Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) delivered 28% lower global warming potential than insulated and tilt-up concrete walls—and 19% lower smog formation compared to tilt-up concrete—highlighting the environmental benefits of IMPs.
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Photo Courtesy of Nucor.
Design by ESA Design
While known for smooth finishes and crisp lines, Metal Composite Material (MCM) can also be rolled, folded, and bent into dynamic shapes or rounded into a custom radius.
Photo Courtesy of MCA and MCM Alliance member: 3A Composites
Design by FSB Architects + Engineers
MCA’s Metal Roof Installation Manual is a complete course in metal roofing. Learn the best practices from the experts: the MCA members who manufacture, distribute, and install metal roofing throughout the country and beyond.
Assemblies featuring Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) must be tested to NFPA 285 when used in construction over 40 feet tall that includes noncombustible elements.
Designed by Jeff Katz Architecture (now COAR Design Group), Chula Vista Fire Station No. 10 features 4,000 square feet of yellow Metal Composite Material (MCM) panels. The finish clads the building’s fascia and soffits, as well as its distinctive tower. The pale hue of the MCM beautifully complements the darker building materials used for this project, and accent lighting highlights the color at night.
Photos Courtesy of MCA and MCM Alliance member: ALPOLIC® Materials – Americas
