Insulated Metal Wall Panels for Warehouses and Distribution Buildings

Insulated metal wall panels put the exterior finish, the insulation and the interior liner on the building in one pass. Each panel spans between the wall girts, so a crew can close in a long elevation quickly, and the insulation runs continuously past the girts instead of being squeezed at every one, as it is when insulation hangs between framing. For warehouses and distribution centers, that means a building that is weathertight sooner and easier to keep at temperature.

• Side joints: concealed-fastener panels are clipped to the girts through the joint, which keeps fasteners out of the weather and leaves a clean face.
• Base: the bottom of each panel sits on a base trim above the slab or curb, with a sealed, drained detail so water cannot collect at the foot of the wall.
• Openings: dock-door jambs, heads and sills are trimmed and sealed so each opening does not become a leak path or a gap in the insulation.
• Roof junction: eave and rake trims tie the wall into the roof so the top of the wall is closed against weather and air.

See insulated wall and rainscreen systems and insulated metal panel roofing.

When a building is extended, new wall panels are matched to the existing profile, color and thickness wherever the product is still available, and the junction between old and new is detailed so the building stays sealed. A damaged panel is replaced by removing it and fitting a new one with new clips, seals and trims, with the opening closed off the same day.