Designing with Metal
Berridge Manufacturing Company specializes in the research and development of architectural sheet metal products. Since 1970, it has provided customers with the industry’s highest quality metal roofing and siding products. In response to market demand, Berridge developed reconstructive building products for the restoration of historical buildings. A complete line of residential roofing and siding products round out the extensive product line, giving Berridge the industry’s most comprehensive line of architectural metal products.
In this one-hour course, we discuss the performance and sustainability benefits of using metal over alternative materials for roofing and cladding applications. Our team will explore how metal roofing and cladding contributes to LEED v4 credits. Finally, we review design challenges, best practices, and case studies that illustrate the benefits and unique properties of using metal for building projects.
- Identify the innate characteristics of metal that contribute to its superior performance as a sustainable cladding material
- Discuss the various finish options available with metal cladding and impacts on its performance
- Describe how metal roofing and cladding can contribute to LEED v4 BD+C credits by reducing heat islands and demonstrating a reduction in materials use through life-cycle assessment
- Review design challenges and best practices for the specification and installation of metal cladding for conventional and sustainable design projects
