In areas that experience strong winds, metal roof and wall panels provide a sturdy, well-tested option for building envelope design. A recent example is the Archer Government Complex in Cheyenne, Wyoming, a city with an annual average wind speed of 12.9 mph, ranking it first in the U.S. During winter, Cheyenne has frequent periods when wind speeds hold steady at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.
The MBCI SuperLok standing seam roof panels (27,634 sf in total) and Artisan L-12 soffit and wall panels used in the Archer Government Complex project meet Florida’s stringent wind resistant code requirements. SuperLok panel is a mechanically field-seamed, vertical leg-standing seam roof system that combines a 2-inch tall slim rib with exceptional uplift resistance. The wall and soffit elements also provide robust wind and impact resistance.
MBCI wall and roofing products, including roof assemblies, have undergone rigorous testing for uplift resistance, positive load resistance, and other structural qualities according to standards set by ASTM, FM Global, and Underwriters Laboratories.
The Archer Government Complex proves the mettle of metal panels for locations consistently buffeted by high winds. If metal panels can make it in blustery Cheyenne, they can make it anywhere.
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