The state of the art in livestock housing
Metal buildings are proving to be a smart solution for livestock housing.
Building Materials
Building for now... and the future
Metal building systems are often selected for large-sized structures, and with good reason.
Energy Efficiency
Going solar has never been easier
There is an efficient system for mounting solar panels to roofs and turning roof real estate into raw power.
Getting there may be costing you more
Commercial transportation is getting more expensive, and it’s driving up the price of steel.
The Metal Building Trends blog covers the latest trends, technologies, and techniques in the metal building industry. Founded in 1927, Star Building Systems has more than eighty-five years of experience in the design, construction, and sale of custom metal building solutions for all types of applications, from schools and warehouses to retail stores and airport hangars.
Metals | Star Building Systems Aug 6, 2018
The state of the art in livestock housing
Metal buildings are proving to be a smart solution for livestock housing.
Building Materials | Star Building Systems Aug 1, 2018
Building for now... and the future
Metal building systems are often selected for large-sized structures, and with good reason.
Energy Efficiency | Star Building Systems Jul 2, 2018
Going solar has never been easier
There is an efficient system for mounting solar panels to roofs and turning roof real estate into raw power.
| Star Building Systems Mar 14, 2018
Getting there may be costing you more
Commercial transportation is getting more expensive, and it’s driving up the price of steel.
Insulation | Bob Zabcik Feb 19, 2018
Spray and board foam plastic insulation: A primer for metal building suppliers
There is little doubt that the use of foam plastic insulation in metal building exterior roof and wall assemblies is on the rise.
| Star Building Systems Jan 24, 2018
Daylighting for productivity and savings
Studies have shown that daylight in the workplace increases productivity and general employee health, with probable impacts in reducing sick time and improving employee retention.
| Doug Clark Jan 15, 2018
Why architects and engineers like metal building systems
The combination of design flexibility and high value-to-cost enable design professionals to provide their clients with cost-effective solutions for their practical and aesthetic requirements.
| Bill Beals Dec 28, 2017
IECC 2015 and ASHRAE 90.1-2013: Metal building envelope updates you need to know
The latest code cycle requires higher insulation values and an air barrier in the thermal envelope.
| Cary Barger Dec 20, 2017
Last call for annual maintenance
Metal building systems have great longevity… if properly maintained.
| Allen Hurtz Dec 14, 2017
International Building Code - A review of updates from 2000 to present
Allen Hurtz, P.E., Director of Engineering for Star Building Systems, reviews building code updates…
