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How much per square foot does a metal building cost? Metal buildings cost per square foot generally decrease as the building square footage increases. In addition, the complexity of the building (i.e. second floors, cranes, mansards, etc.) and the addition of accessories (i.e. doors, windows, ventilators, etc.) can increase the square foot cost significantly. As a general rule a 5,000 square foot erected building shell with moderate accessories typically may run between $4.00 and $6.00 per square foot, not including land, foundation, trade or finish work. For a quote, call your Whirlwind representative and discuss your specific requirements. Is Whirlwind's price competitive with other companies? Whirlwind has been a price competitive factor in the metal building industry for more than 35 years. Our goal is to provide the highest quality roducts at the lowest possible price. While no company is low on every quote, Whirlwind's follow up service reduces costs on every project. Can Whirlwind handle complex projects? All of Whirlwind's designs comes from its own in-house staff of engineers. Our engineers can handle the most complex projects, and they can also assist you with creative and cost-effective ways to design your project while still maintaining the focus of your original concept. Does Whirlwind have a standing seam roof system? Whirlwind manufactures three of its own standing seam roof panels. - Super Seam-II
- Super Seam-Plus
- Weather Lok-16
Is Whirlwind AISC Certified? Yes, Whirlwind's Houston, California, Georgia, and Oklahoma plants have been certified by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) for Category MB, Metal Building Systems as set forth in the AISC Quality Certification Program every year since 1994. Where are Whirlwind's plants? Whirlwind's headquarters, main plant, and offices are located in Houston, Texas. This facility has over 250,000 square feet of manufacturing and 30,000 square feet of offices. Our Houston plant employs over 200 people. Whirlwind has a second plant and sales office in Lithia Springs, Georgia, located near Atlanta. This plant produces secondary structural, panels and trims. Whirlwind's thrid plant and sales office is in Claremore, Oklahoma, outside Tulsa. This plant products commercial, industrial, agricultural, and standing seam metal roofing, secondary structural members,and trim.
Whirlwind’sf oruth plant and sales office in Freeport, Minnesota is Whirlwind's newest plant, servicing the Mid west part of the United States specializing in Agricultural/Residential panels. Does Whirlwind offer architectural panels? At present, Whirlwind offers two architectural panels: - The Accent-11 Panel is a 24 gauge, 1" deep x 11" coverage, flat faced, concealed fastener panel used for fascias, soffits and liners. Several Kynar 500® stocked colors are available.
- The Shadow Wall-18 panel is a 24 gauge, 3" deep x 18" coverage, flush-faced, recessed rib, concealed fastener wall panel. Seven Kynar 500® stocked colors are available
What are the standard panel warranties offered? All roof and wall panels sold by Whirlwind as part of a complete metal building system offer a 20-year warranty, available upon request. What paint system is used on Whirlwind Panels? Whirlwind uses state-of-the-art Akzo Nobel paint systems, offering a variety of warranties and Energy Star approved colors. All of which offers at least a 35 year warranty: - All 26 gauge 40-year Polar White panels are coated with Polydure 1000, a straight polyester, manufactured by Akzo Nobel.
- All 26 gauge 40-year colors, other than 40-year Polar White and 40-year Crimson Red, are coated with Ceram-A-Star™ 950, a siliconized polyester, manufactured by Akzo Nobel.
- 40-year Crimson Red is coated with Ceram-A-Star™ 940, a siliconized polyester, manufactured by Akzo Nobel.
- All Kynar 500® 35-year colors, except Deep Blue, are coated with Trinar®, a 70% Kynar resin system, as manufactured by Akzo Nobel.
What are some of Whirlwind's standard building features? - Welded clips on primary framing.
- 3'-9 Girt
- Pre-Galvanized base
- 40-year warranted panel paint systems over GALVALUME® 20-year warranted substrate.
- Super Span X roof panel (PBR)
- Tape sealant at all roof laps
- Gutters and downspouts.
- All fasteners painted to match panels and trim.
- Underwriters Laboratories® UL 580, Class 90 Uplift rating on roofs.
Is Whirlwind a single source manufacturer? Yes. Whirlwind manufactures the primary and structural framing, panels and trim for its metal building systems. Is Whirlwind a member of the Metal Building Manufacturer's Association? Which panel profiles are offered by Whirlwind? Whirlwind offers: Roof Panels Super Span X
Super Seam-II
Super Seam-Plus
Weather Lok-16 | Wall Panels Super Span X
Low Rib (Reverse)
Monarch | Architectural Panels Accent 11
Accent 11R
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