Technology

Your vision often includes a set of challenges that require creative solutions. Systems West remains creative by using the most advanced products, equipment, and procedures in the industry.

Among these products is Butler Manufacturing’s MR-24™ standing seam roof. It is the industry’s only 360 field-formed Pittsburgh double-lock seam. This is the same seam that is used to seal oil storage drums, beverage cans and fuel tanks. External fasteners are eliminated by the use of a unique clip with a sliding stainless steel tab which is roll formed into the seam. The clip allows the roof to move up to 2 ½ inches as it reacts to daily and seasonal temperature changes, without developing roof leaks. MR-24™ is available in a new composite panel which includes a base 24 ga. Galvalume® material, a composite inner core, and external covering materials such as stainless steel or aluminum. The new composite panel provides sound-deadening qualities, plus enhanced corrosion resistance.

Butler Manufacturing also provides pre-engineered long bay construction. In addition to providing quicker construction and single-source warranty not offered by other pre-engineered manufacturers, Butler’s long bay alternative gives you more options for layout and allows use of larger refrigeration coils in cold storage buildings. Then end result is proven cost savings.

In production concrete tilt-up construction, Systems West uses both a pre-cast Thermomass™ system and Delta Joist™ framing system. Thermomass™ is the ultimate in concrete tilt-up wall insulation, creating a wall that is 99.7% thermally efficient. Complete wall support is provided by the Delta Joist™ system without the use of a fastened roof deck. This allows installation of a standing seam roof independent from framing system.