Steel building parts & accessories

Formed base trim comes standard on our buildings and will make installing wall panels very easy even without a notched foundation. This trim will allow you to save money on the foundation while saving time installing wall panels. Formed base trim also seals the bottom of the building better than the foam closure strips that most of our competition uses. Pests and weathering may be able to wear through foam, but they surely wont damage our 26ga formed base trim. The color can match the rest of the trim or wall panels and come standard with our industry leading 40yr Warranty.

MBMI's standard base angle is 4" x 3". Most of our competitors use a flimsy 1" x 2" angle. When you use a base angle that is too small, the concrete is likely to chip or break because the fasteners end up being too close to the edge of the slab. This is why we use an oversized 4" x 3" angle, standard on all of our steel buildings. This is just another example of why an MBMI building is far superior to the competition.

Base girts are used for buildings without slab or perimeter foundations. Since there is no way to anchor an angle directly to the ground, a girt 3" above the finished floor is used instead.

Base channels are used with liner panels or are optional with stem walls. When used with liner panels, the inside of the base channel is used to attach the bottom of the liner panel. Base channel can be used with a stem wall if the wall is not poured solid with concrete. If a stem wall is hollow, you will not be able to use our standard base angle and you will need to opt for this base channel.

The rigid clearspan frame is the most popular design for MBMI Steel Buildings. This frame offers you incredible strength, durability, versatility and economy. The RF System offers the most practical solution to most ordinary clearspan building requirements from 20' through 200'. Our in-house engineering staff has years of experience designing these frames as efficient as possible to give you incredible strength at an economical price.

The rigid frame multispan system offers the most economical cost per square foot coverage with spans over 80' wide and interior column supports are not objectionable. Spans of over 400' wide are attainable with multiple interior columns. This frame system is great for large buildings including warehouses, distribution facilities, agricultural applications and even industrial buildings.

The single slope system offers a wide range of uses from shopping centers, to large office complexes. Together with fascia systems and parapet walls, exquisite building lines can be achieved for a pleasing architectural treatment. The SS System may also be used as a wing unit, or as an addition to an existing building. This frame system can be combined with interior columns for economic large spans.

Lean to frame is designed to attach to main rigid frames or to any structure designed to support the additional load. These frames are very popular when customers want to expand on their existing building. These can be designed as a roof only system or completely enclosed.

X-Bracing is used in buildings to provide additional bracing and strength. X-bracing is very economical and the most common bracing system MBMI offers. Bracing design depends on the steel building size and the local county loads. Our design engineers create a bracing system that is economical, yet very strong. This can be accomplished with steel cables, solid rods or even steel angle in severe cases.

Wind columns are used when x-bracing causes an interference with openings in a particular wall. Whether there are doors, windows or open walls, wind columns are an economical substitute for standard x-bracing. A wind column is basically an "I" beam that bolts to the rigid frame and the foundation to provide strength and rigidity.

Portal frames are used when you have the same situation as a wind column, but a wind column does not provide enough support. These frames are usually used on larger buildings and steel buildings with very high snow or wind loads. When x-bracing is not allowed in a wall and a wind column is not strong enough, a portal frame is used. Portal frames are very heavy frames that connect two rigid frames and increase the lateral support greatly.

All of our girt and purlin clips are factory welded on all structural steel. Some of our competition uses bolted clips on the structural steel which take longer to install and are not as strong as a welded clip. MBMI uses welded clips to save you time and money when erecting your metal building.

Endwall framing can be designed many different ways. Endwalls can be built with C-channel, welded I-beams and even rigid frames depending on the situation. Endwalls can be designed to be closed or open depending on your application. The strength of the endwall components depends on the size and loads of the steel building. Our engineering staff can design the perfect endwall for your needs.

These steel members span the length of the building between frame lines on the walls. The wall panels are fastened to these members and provide the strength and framework of the walls. Girts are pre-punched "Z" shaped with a yield strength of 55,000psi and fabricated in 12, 14, and 16 gauge depending on the building loads. If your application calls for a spandrel beam, MBMI can supply heavy channel or I-beam sections. MBMI girts are bolted to the welded clips without any welding or cutting. They are coated with a durable primer that will protect the steel from rust and corrosion.

These steel members span the length of the building between frame lines on the roof. The roof panels are fastened to these members and provide the strength and framework of the roof. Purlins are pre-punched "Z" shaped with a yield strength of 55,000psi and fabricated in 12, 14, and 16 gauge depending on the building loads. MBMI purlins are bolted to the welded clips without any welding or cutting. They are coated with a durable primer that will protect the steel from rust and corrosion.

These steel members span the length of the building between frame lines on the roof at the eaves of the building. Eave Struts are pre-punched "C" shaped with a yield strength of 55,000psi and fabricated in 12, 14, and 16 gauge depending on the building loads. MBMI eave struts are bolted to the rigid frames without any welding or cutting. They are coated with a durable primer that will protect the steel from rust and corrosion.

Roof extension can be added to any building and to any wall. Roof extensions can follow the roof line or can be designed below the roof. Roof canopies are great at providing covered area without any columns. This is the most economical way to keep the sun, rain and snow off the wall of a building and to cover openings or walkways. MBMI extensions are available with & without soffit panels depending on the look you want.

Superspan panels are our most popular seller. These panels are typically manufactured in 26ga steel with yield strength of 80,000 psi. Other gauge material such as 24ga and 29ga are also available depending on the application. The Superspan X panel was specifically designed to provide superior strength while being very cost effective. This panel is available in over 20 different colors. The base metal is galvalume, which is a zinc-aluminum coating that provides excellent corrosion resistance. This panel comes with a standard 40 year paint warranty.

Low-Rib panels are used when trying to achieve a low profile look. These panels are typically manufactured in 26ga steel with yield strength of 80,000 psi. Other gauge material such as 24ga and 29ga are also available depending on the application. The Low-Rib X panel was specifically designed for strength without the need for deep ribs. The panel ribs are only 3/4" high and spaced 6" on center. The Low-Rib panel is a great alternative to the Superspan panel and just as cost effective. This panel is available in over 20 different colors. The base metal is galvalume, which is a zinc-aluminum coating that provides excellent corrosion resistance. This panel comes with a standard 40 year paint warranty.

The Monarch panel profile is very unique. The main ribs are 1" high and 12" on center. The unique profile is used to really make a statement and visually set your building apart from the rest. The panel screws are also partially hidden by the nature of the profile. These panels are typically manufactured in 26ga steel with yield strength of 80,000 psi. The Monarch panel is also available in 24ga for higher wind applications. The Monarch X panel was specifically designed for strength while providing a unique versatile look. The Monarch panel is a great alternative to the Superspan panel and just as cost effective. This panel is available in over 20 different colors. The base metal is galvalume, which is a zinc-aluminum coating that provides excellent corrosion resistance. This panel comes with a standard 40 year paint warranty.

The Cor-Span X panel profile has been around for many years. The Cor-Span profile used to be the main panel used in any steel sheeting application. Though not as popular nowadays, this panel can be used to make your building stand out from the rest. The main ribs are 7/8" high with a continuous wave pattern. The panel screws are also partially hidden by the nature of the profile. These panels are manufactured in 26ga steel with yield strength of 80,000 psi. The Cor-span panel is a great alternative to the Superspan panel and just as cost effective. This panel is available in over 20 different colors. The base metal is galvalume, which is a zinc-aluminum coating that provides excellent corrosion resistance. This panel comes with a standard 40 year paint warranty.

The 7.2 Rib panel profile is similar to a Low-Rib panel with a much deeper corrugation. The main ribs are 1-1/2" high and 7.2" on center. This panel is used to make an architectural statement. The 7.2 Rib panel can give your building a very heavy duty, industrial look. These panels are typically manufactured in 26ga steel with yield strength of 80,000 psi. The 7.2 Rib panel is also available in 29ga, 24ga and even 22ga when strength is a top priority. With all these gauge options, there is no application that this panel would not fill. The 7.2 Rib panel was specifically designed for strength while providing a unique versatile look. This panel is a great alternative to the Superspan panel for any type application. This panel is available in over 20 different colors. The base metal is galvalume, which is a zinc-aluminum coating that provides excellent corrosion resistance. This panel comes with a standard 40 year paint warranty.

The Super Seam 24 panel is our most popular standing seam roof system. Standing seam roof systems are considered the best in the industry for their appearance and weather tightness. The Super Seam panel is a trapezoidal shaped profile with a 3" high rib seam and 24" in width. These panels are manufactured in 24ga steel with yield strength of 50,000 psi. This panel comes standard with a Kynar 500 Fluoropolymer finish which is considered the best finish in the industry. The greatest feature of the standing seam roof system is that the panels are fastened to the roof by clips that are under the panel. This type of connection eliminates the need for screws going through the panel thus giving you incredible weather tightness. This panel comes in either a mechanically seamed or snap seam versions. The mechanical seam version will require the use of a seaming machine to lock the roof into place. The snap system only requires the panels to be snapped together. The mechanical panel is recommended because of its greater strength over the snap panel. The Super Seam panel comes with a standard 35 year paint warranty. This standing seam panel is the ultimate in weather protection and panel quality. If you are looking for a top of the line metal roof system, this is it!

The Weather Lok 16 panel is our best looking standing seam roof system. Standing seam roof systems are considered the best in the industry for their appearance and weather tightness. The Weather Lok panel has a flat profile with a 2" high rib seam and 16" in width. These panels are manufactured in 24ga steel with yield strength of 50,000 psi. This profile is the strongest standing roof system in the metal building industry. This panel comes standard with a Kynar 500 Fluoropolymer finish which is considered the best finish in the industry. The greatest feature of this standing seam roof system is that the panels are fastened to the roof by clips that are under the panel. This type of connection eliminates the need for screws going through the panel thus giving you incredible weather tightness. This panel comes in either a mechanically seamed or snap seam versions. The mechanical seam version will require the use of a seaming machine to lock the roof into place. The snap system only requires the panels to be snapped together. The mechanical panel is recommended because of its greater strength over the snap panel. The Weather Lok panel comes with a standard 35 year paint warranty. This standing seam panel is the ultimate in weather protection and panel quality. If you are looking for a top of the line metal roof system, this is it!

The Accent 11 panel is our best looking soffit or liner panel because of its flat appearance and the absence of visible screws. The Accent panel has a flat profile with a 1" high tongue and groove interlock and 11" in width. These panels are manufactured in 24ga steel with yield strength of 50,000 psi. All the fasteners are hidden because of the unique tongue and groove interconnect system. This profile will give your interior wall or soffit a very sleek appearance. This panel comes standard with a Kynar 500 Fluoropolymer finish which is considered the best finish in the industry. The Weather Lok panel comes with a standard 35 year paint warranty.

Liner panels are perfect for finishing off the inside of your building. Liner panels are available in 29ga, 26ga, and even 24ga, depending on the application. Our most popular liner panel profiles are the Super Span, Low Rib and Accent 11 panels. Liner panels are used on the inside of the walls and roof to easily and economically finish off the interior of your building. These panels are available in over 20 different colors. The base metal is galvalume, which is a zinc-aluminum coating that provides excellent corrosion resistance. These panels come with a standard 40 year paint warranty.

All of our buildings come standard with Long Life self drilling / self tapping screws for all wall and roof panels. The screw heads are also painted to perfectly match the panel color, allowing them to blend in. MBMI only supplies ZAC type fasteners which are Zinc Aluminum Coated. This superior finish is guaranteed against rusting! Our screw heads have an encapsulated rubber washer which provides a completely weather tight seal when screwed down. Some of our competitors do not supply ZAC screws thus voiding your panel warranty! Purchase your steel building from MBMI and you will receive top of the line quality down to the last screw.

Cover trim is a wide trim used to cover the structural door jambs and headers on large openings. The reason we are highlighting this trim piece is because most of our competitors leave this trim out. Cover trim is standard on all of our buildings, not as a costly option! Cover trim doesn't affect the structure of the building but it does finish off your framed openings. Without this trim, the red structural door jamb will be visible outside of the building which just doesn't look finished properly. MBMI Metal Buildings will not cut corners. This trim is manufactured in 26ga steel and available in over 20 colors. You can have the cover trim match your wall color or trim color. The base metal is galvalume, which is a zinc-aluminum coating that provides excellent corrosion resistance. This trim comes with a standard 40 year paint warranty.

Gutters and downspout are available on all our buildings. Although they are not needed, gutters and downspouts do a great job of directing rain water exactly where you want it to go. You can also eliminate that water fall effect off the roof during heavy rain storms. This trim is manufactured in 26ga steel and available in over 20 colors. You can have the gutters and downspouts match your wall color or trim color. The base metal is galvalume, which is a zinc-aluminum coating that provides excellent corrosion resistance. This trim comes with a standard 40 year paint warranty.

Standard canopy kits are available in 4'-6" and 7'-6" widths. These standard sizes are perfect for installation over a walk door or window. Keeping the rain and snow off your entry doors can be a great convenience. Placing canopies over windows can be a great way to keep direct sunlight out and your building cooler. Canopies extend out 4' from the building wall with diagonal supports at the edge of canopy. Multiple standard canopies can be installed together to create one long canopy. Canopy kits are available in several different colors. The base metal is galvalume, which is a zinc-aluminum coating that provides excellent corrosion resistance.

Custom canopies are available in any size you need. These canopies are individually custom designed and engineered for your particular building. You can make a real architectural statement with these custom canopies. From the over 20 available colors to the unlimited design possibilities, any look or style can be created. Besides the aesthetic benefit, canopies are great at keeping rain, snow and direct sunlight off doors, walkways, and openings. The base metal is galvalume, which is a zinc-aluminum coating that provides excellent corrosion resistance. These canopies come with a standard 40 year paint warranty.

Screw-down metal roofing is a particular metal roof held together with screws that hold the roof securely. Individual screws are used to ensure the rigid metal roof is fastened to the structure. It is the most basic metal roofing system.

Standing seam metal roofs are interlocked within each panel and are not fastened by screws. Depending on the aesthetic you prefer, you can choose standing seam sizes that are between 12 to 24 inches wide depending on the panel type. Fastening is accomplished through a 1-inch bend that enables interlocking. Without breaking tight seals, fastening allows the standing seam roofing to move and expand. By using a clip or nail flange system, the fastening on the metal panel is hidden below the surface of the panel . A hidden system is a huge advantage by eliminating the faulty or improperly fastened exposed systems.