Distribution Warehouse Steel Buildings

Steel Walk Doors

We offer Steel Walk Doors, Man Doors and Entry Doors, available in various sizes to accommodate all types of steel buildings. Our Preassembled Steel Door System comes with all of the hardware already installed. Glass lite kits, lever locks, deadbolts, keyless entry locks, panic exit devices and closures can be added to customize your door to your specific needs.

Overhead Doors

Overhead Door Lift Options

To ensure optimal performance and ease of use, selecting the right lift system for your overhead door is crucial. Different lift mechanisms cater to various building designs and operational needs, allowing for seamless door movement in commercial and industrial settings.

Overhead door lifts are available in multiple configurations, including:

Standard Lift: Ideal for doors with ample headroom.
High Lift: Designed for taller openings or applications requiring extra clearance.
Low Headroom Lift: A perfect solution for buildings with minimal overhead space.
Choosing the appropriate lift system enhances safety, efficiency, and overall door functionality. Explore our overhead door lift options to find the best fit for your project.

Overhead doors are available in various heights and widths to accommodate any size framed opening, and can be ordered with insulated or non-insulated options. Glass lites, track options, and weather stripping are available to customize your door.

Perimeter Foundations

Perimeter wall foundations are used in buildings that are heated in areas where the ground freezes. This helps prevent the frost from freezing the ground under the slab.

Pier Foundations

Pier foundations are used when a concrete slab floor is not needed. They are commonly used for barns, equipment storage, horse buildings, and in other buildings when cost is a factor.

Straight Column Frame

The straight column frame is primarily used to create an unobstructed interior space. With strength and stability maximized in the straight columns of the steel frames, the design is ideal for garages, offices, or other commercial purposes.

Lean-to Frame

A Lean-to Frame can be added onto a building structure to provide a parking area, outdoor storage or a covered porch. Lean-to’s have a similar looking appearance to a single-slope frame but are usually smaller and used only as building additions. Lean-to’s are typically attached to an adjoining column. Lean-to’s are not stand alone buildings.

Clerestory Frame

To maximize natural light or air circulation, a clerestory roof is superior solution. With a vertical wall splitting the two sloping roofs, a row of windows or one continuous window is easily incorporated. High above the rest of the steel building, the clerestory reaches the most sunlight while preserving privacy.

Multi-story Mezzanine Frame

Ideal for residential structures or buildings with an upstairs office area, the Multi-Story steel building with a Mezzanine is an excellent solution to make the most out of your space. Using a combinations of I-Beams, open web bar joists and columns the floor, the building can provide endless design options.

Monitor Frame

With a traditional barn look in mind, the Monitor framed building is used in today’s market for a variety of purposes. What was once used mainly for agricultural buildings, the monitor building is growing in popularity for houses, workshops, warehouses and other commercial buildings. The structural integrity of Sunward’s steel buildings make unobstructed interiors like the monitor possible.

Multi-span Frame

When on a budget and not necessarily needing a clear interior, a multi-span steel building is a viable option. If the building width exceeds 75’ then including interior support columns can help to support the long spans and larger roof loads thus further saving on cost.

Single Slope Frame

The Single Slope Framing Style is a good option for adding on to an existing building or for use as a stand-alone building with a slanted roof. The Single Slope design is extremely versatile and provides flexibility in the design of your building or addition. Water can be controlled by draining off the low side and gutters and downspouts are not needed.

Gable Frame

The Gable Framing System is the most common building frame type. The frame is designed to accommodate all types of steel building applications. A Gable Frame can reach clear-span widths from ten feet up to two hundred feet and roof pitches up to 12:12.

Facings

Accessories

Looking to DIY? We supply all of the necessary accessories for installing insulation in metal roofs, attaching insulation onto arch building walls, and hanging insulation rolls in your steel building. Insulation Tape, Patch Tape, Thermal break Tape, Steel Banding, Stick Pins and Washers.

Thermal Insulation Blocks

Sealed N Safe Thermal Blocks are the only tested and certified component of their kind. Thermal Blocks maximize thermal performance and help to drastically improve energy efficiency in steel buildings. The thermal block insulation system is proven to be structurally sound and water tight, making it the the perfect solution for creating a metal building envelope. The system is easy to install and offers fast installation time.

When installing the thermal block system; a Thermal Spacer Block is placed between the metal roof sheet and the roof purlin (or between the wall girt and the sheeting), it isolates the outer shell from the inner frame of the metal building. The 1” foam filled thermal blocks offer a non compressed R-6 performance value, and have been known to increase the insulation performance as much as 2 times in certain buildings. The investments you make with the cost of thermal blocks are known to be paid back through energy savings as little as 12 to 18 months. These calculated savings numbers are based on actual test results. After the initial pay back, you can benefit from a lifetime of savings on energy bills and little to no maintenance costs.

Foam Insulated Panels

Metal Insulated Foam Panels are an ideal roofing and sheeting solution for steel buildings. They are designed to act as a thermal barrier to improve energy efficiency in your building. Insulated foam panels offer high R-Values, (up to R-48) and combine strength, flexibility and outstanding thermal performance. We offer several colors to choose from and optional façade finishes including stucco, embossed, smooth and high rib steel panels. Our insulated panels are painted with long lasting Kynar paint systems that provide little to no maintenance, they are made to withstand weathering and fading from the sun. Insulated Metal Panels are available in lengths up to 50’; end lap joints can be added to cover more space on longer roof runs. Individual Panel thicknesses range anywhere from 2” to 6”, and will achieve R-Values of approximately 7.5 per inch.

Energy Saver Insulation System

This innovative energy saving insulation system has one of the highest thermal performance results in the industry. The system is made up of a network of steel banding and a seamless energy saver fabric that resists tearing while concealing the secondary structural steel. The energy saver system provides a smooth, yet durable finished interior surface. During installation, a liner system is set in place to begin creation of the building envelope, then two layers of unfaced fiberglass are placed between the purlins and over the top of the purlins, the final step is placing the outside panels. This system offers the best level of thermal performance with one of the highest vapor retarder ratings available. The fabric liner used in the energy saver insulation system is tested and approved to be OSHA compliant for fall protection.

• Meets and often exceeds IECC 2015 energy code requirements
• Provides a clean and finished appearance
• Improves acoustical performance vs. no insulation
• Creates a building envelope
• Continuous insulation method

Double Layer Insulation System

High R-Value Insulation Systems installed in steel buildings improve thermal performance results. The higher the r-value the better, increasing the thermal barrier is the best way to protect against moisture build-up and condensation. Double layer insulation systems are generally chosen where the climate sees regular changes, rainy seasons and snow are a large factor in deciding what r-value you should choose for your insulation system. Local building codes for your area require a specific level of energy efficiency and a higher r-value is required to adhere to the energy codes in certain regions.

Single Layer Insulation System

When installing a single layer insulation system into a steel building, one layer of Fiberglass insulation is usually placed over the top of the roof purlins and/or on the outside of the wall girts before the exterior panels are secured. Then the vapor barrier facing is placed with the faced side towards the inside of the building, this will give the building interior a clean finished look. The thickest insulation system that can be achieved using a single layer of insulation is 6″; this results in a final r-value of R-19. Anything thicker than 6″ will cause the sheeting material to develop an oil can or wave effect. If you want to achieve a higher R-Value than R-19 a Double Layer System or energy saver system is required.

4:12 Roof Pitch

A 4:12 roof pitch, commonly referred to as “4 over 12,” signifies a moderate incline where the roof rises 4 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal distance. This results in a slope angle of approximately 18.4 degrees, offering a harmonious balance between aesthetic appeal and practical functionality. This pitch is particularly well-suited for a wide range of architectural styles, providing sufficient slope for effective water runoff without being excessively steep, thus ensuring compatibility with both traditional and contemporary building designs.

3:12 ROOF PITCH

A 3:12 roof pitch, indicating a rise of 3 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal length, translates to an angle of approximately 14.04 degrees. This gentle slope offers a practical balance between aesthetic minimalism and functional roofing requirements. With a pitch factor of 1.03, it represents an efficient design for various architectural styles, particularly modern and minimalist homes, where a subtly sloped roof complements the overall design without overwhelming it.

Architectural Panel

Architectural Panels offer an aesthetically pleasing look by reversing the panels to conceal the hardware. They are ideal and often used in buildings when the building owner is adhering to local city zoning requirements or looking for a different look.

The panels come standard in 26 gauge. 24 gauge is available in white and galvalume.

High Rib PBR Panel with Siphon Groove

At Sunward our High Rib PBR Panel is standard with an exclusive Siphon Groove. The Siphon Groove allows the moisture to gather and siphon under the seam, helping to prevent the insulation from getting wet. This is only available with Sunward manufactured products. Outsourced panels will not include a siphon groove.

The panels come standard in 26 gauge. 24 gauge is available in white and galvalume.