A Commitment to Building Green
From material use to transportation costs, construction has an impact on the environment. At Butler, we strive to meet all construction needs with attention to sustainability, providing a more efficient way to complete your construction project. Butler is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council—a testament to our focus on developing responsible building practices.• Steel is the proven standard in the effort to create sustainable architecture—and Butler® building systems contain a high percentage of recycled steel.• Butler’s factory-produced made-to-order building systems minimize jobsite fabrication and associated waste• Efficient thermal building envelopes are available to reduce energy consumption• Regional Butler fabrication plants bring production closer to building sites, reducing transportation energy costs • The green attributes of Butler can help you earn credits toward LEED® certification building.
Taking actions today that won’t inhibit the opportunities of future generations. That’s the essence of sustainability—and the reason why more and more people are building green. Because buildings account for such a significant amount of the energy consumed in the world, choosing materials and designs with sustainability benefits provides one of the biggest opportunities to be environmentally conscious. Green starts at home.
Butler Makes Sustainable Building Affordable
At Butler Manufacturing™, we combine green technologies and practices with systems construction efficiencies to make sustainable building more affordable than ever. The fact is, providing more building efficiency for the cost has always been a point of difference for Butler. Butler engineering optimizes a building design to enhance the most efficient use of raw materials Through extensive testing and computer modeling, we’re able to reduce the amount of steel used to meet stringent building codes. In many instances, lighter-weight structures can also reduce the size of footings and foundations, reducing the amount of concrete and steel used.
Each Butler Manufacturing™ facility has received the National Safety Council’s Occupational Excellence Achievement Award. This prestigious award recognizes companies that have an accident frequency rate that is less than one-half of their industry average.
Yesterday, today, and tomorrow—you can see the shades of Butler green.
From the inherent green benefits of Butler® building systems, to our implementation of greener production methods, to our long-term investment in developing products that make a smaller impact on the environment—our commitment to sustainability endures. of their industry average.
It All Starts with Steel
Steel is the proven standard in the effort to create sustainable architecture, and it is the primary material used to manufacture Butler® building systems. In addition to being 100% recyclable and reusable, steel can reduce utility costs, lifetime maintenance, and the amount of waste material created. A high percentage of Butler components contain recycled scrap materials. By salvaging unused steel from consumer and industrial users, Butler creates an ecologically attractive way to complete building designs. No one wants to worry about the maintenance of their building. That’s why it’s good to know Butler building systems have been tested by Butler research specialists and proven to perform in tens of thousands of applications around the world.
Butler Performance is Proven Sustainable
Butler is committed to enhancing sustainability not only using steel, but also through our systems approach to building design and construction. The results can be seen in many Butler® products and practices.
Energy-Efficient Systems
Butler offers a range of energy-efficient roof and wall systems that can achieve a thermal efficiency rating of R-39(U-0.026) for roofs and R-32(U-0.031) for walls or more if required.
Guarded Hot Box
The Butler Guarded Hot Box tests actual roof and wall assemblies to provide accurate insulating information. That means Butler building systems deliver the energy efficiency they promise. The tests are performed at the Butler Research Center, an IAS-accredited facility.
Paint Finishes
All paint finishes applied by Butler meet or exceed EPA regulations for low-VOC paints. They are also factory applied to eliminate the air-quality issues related to field painting.
Cool Roof
Butler offers sustainable 25-year color finishes that meet the reflectance and emittance standards established by the energy codes for “cool roofs”. Butler cool roofs help mitigate the Heat Island Effect, which produces high relative temperatures in urban areas that contribute to smog formation. In this way, Butler® building systems help ensure a safer habitat and microclimate.
Did you know?
Butler built one of the first guarded hot boxes in North America for the testing of actual U-factors. This assures that tested thermal values provided by Butler are verifiable and can be trusted.
Proven Sustainable Roof System
The MR-24® roof system is a material-efficient, recyclable, and long-life roof solution. It offers 45 plus years of in-place, proven performance—with little or no yearly maintenance. Compared to traditional roofing materials, this superior roof system gives building owners unmatched peace of mind and lower cost of ownership today as well as tomorrow.
Retrofit Roofing Solutions
Butler offers reroofing options that enable the installation of a sustainable metal roof system over virtually any existing roof. By eliminating the tear-off of your old roofing materials, we are able to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills.
SunLite Strip® Daylighting System
The SunLite Strip Daylighting System design complements the monolithic, expanding-and-contracting, industry-leading performance features of the MR-24 roof system. The system is not pinned to the structure, so it’s free to float with roof movement. The daylighting system also requires 85% fewer fasteners in the drainage plane and can be installed in 1/3 the time of traditional industry standard skylights. • Reduces electric lighting costs by up to 70% when combined with lighting controls• Prismatic polycarbonate domed technology adds up to 3 times the amount of light earlier and later in the day vs. translucent panels. Helps owners take advantage of federal tax deductions• Can provide a return on Investment in 3 to 5 years.
A Commitment to LEED®
Building with Butler can earn your building credits toward LEED® certification. LEED stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,” and it provides quantitative measures for evaluating building performance and meeting sustainability goals. Butler’s emphasis on regional manufacturing enables us to reduce the energy costs associated with shipping our products. With 6 strategically located plants throughout the United States, we’re able to bring production closer to your building site. Metal Building Sales has LEED-Accredited Professionals on staff.
A Commitment to Building Green
From material use to transportation costs, construction has an impact on the environment. At Butler, we strive to meet all construction needs with attention to sustainability, providing a more efficient way to complete your construction project. Butler is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council—a testament to our focus on developing responsible building practices.• Steel is the proven standard in the effort to create sustainable architecture—and Butler® building systems contain a high percentage of recycled steel.• Butler’s factory-produced made-to-order building systems minimize jobsite fabrication and associated waste• Efficient thermal building envelopes are available to reduce energy consumption• Regional Butler fabrication plants bring production closer to building sites, reducing transportation energy costs • The green attributes of Butler can help you earn credits toward LEED® certification building.
Taking actions today that won’t inhibit the opportunities of future generations. That’s the essence of sustainability—and the reason why more and more people are building green. Because buildings account for such a significant amount of the energy consumed in the world, choosing materials and designs with sustainability benefits provides one of the biggest opportunities to be environmentally conscious. Green starts at home.
Butler Makes Sustainable Building Affordable
At Butler Manufacturing™, we combine green technologies and practices with systems construction efficiencies to make sustainable building more affordable than ever. The fact is, providing more building efficiency for the cost has always been a point of difference for Butler. Butler engineering optimizes a building design to enhance the most efficient use of raw materials Through extensive testing and computer modeling, we’re able to reduce the amount of steel used to meet stringent building codes. In many instances, lighter-weight structures can also reduce the size of footings and foundations, reducing the amount of concrete and steel used.
Each Butler Manufacturing™ facility has received the National Safety Council’s Occupational Excellence Achievement Award. This prestigious award recognizes companies that have an accident frequency rate that is less than one-half of their industry average.
Yesterday, today, and tomorrow—you can see the shades of Butler green.
From the inherent green benefits of Butler® building systems, to our implementation of greener production methods, to our long-term investment in developing products that make a smaller impact on the environment—our commitment to sustainability endures. of their industry average.
It All Starts with Steel
Steel is the proven standard in the effort to create sustainable architecture, and it is the primary material used to manufacture Butler® building systems. In addition to being 100% recyclable and reusable, steel can reduce utility costs, lifetime maintenance, and the amount of waste material created. A high percentage of Butler components contain recycled scrap materials. By salvaging unused steel from consumer and industrial users, Butler creates an ecologically attractive way to complete building designs. No one wants to worry about the maintenance of their building. That’s why it’s good to know Butler building systems have been tested by Butler research specialists and proven to perform in tens of thousands of applications around the world.
Butler Performance is Proven Sustainable
Butler is committed to enhancing sustainability not only using steel, but also through our systems approach to building design and construction. The results can be seen in many Butler® products and practices.
Energy-Efficient Systems
Butler offers a range of energy-efficient roof and wall systems that can achieve a thermal efficiency rating of R-39(U-0.026) for roofs and R-32(U-0.031) for walls or more if required.
Guarded Hot Box
The Butler Guarded Hot Box tests actual roof and wall assemblies to provide accurate insulating information. That means Butler building systems deliver the energy efficiency they promise. The tests are performed at the Butler Research Center, an IAS-accredited facility.
Paint Finishes
All paint finishes applied by Butler meet or exceed EPA regulations for low-VOC paints. They are also factory applied to eliminate the air-quality issues related to field painting.
Cool Roof
Butler offers sustainable 25-year color finishes that meet the reflectance and emittance standards established by the energy codes for “cool roofs”. Butler cool roofs help mitigate the Heat Island Effect, which produces high relative temperatures in urban areas that contribute to smog formation. In this way, Butler® building systems help ensure a safer habitat and microclimate.
Solar Ready
Butler offers the MR-24 roof with an integrated S-5 clamp on clip for Solar Panels. This symbiotic relationship creates a strong connection between the building and your solar installation with no roof penetrations. It is the perfect roof to harness the sun for unlimited power!
Did you know?
Butler built one of the first guarded hot boxes in North America for the testing of actual U-factors. This assures that tested thermal values provided by Butler are verifiable and can be trusted.
Proven Sustainable Roof System
The MR-24® roof system is a material-efficient, recyclable, and long-life roof solution. It offers 45 plus years of in-place, proven performance—with little or no yearly maintenance. Compared to traditional roofing materials, this superior roof system gives building owners unmatched peace of mind and lower cost of ownership today as well as tomorrow.
Retrofit Roofing Solutions
Butler offers reroofing options that enable the installation of a sustainable metal roof system over virtually any existing roof. By eliminating the tear-off of your old roofing materials, we areable to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills.
SunLite Strip® Daylighting System
The SunLite Strip Daylighting System design complements the monolithic, expanding-and-contracting, industry-leading performance features of the MR-24 roof system. The system is not pinned to the structure, so it’s free to float with roof movement. The daylighting system also requires 85% fewer fasteners in the drainage plane and can be installed in 1/3 the time of traditional industry standard skylights. • Reduces electric lighting costs by up to 70% when combined with lighting controls• Prismatic polycarbonate domed technology adds up to 3 times the amount of light earlier and later in the day vs. translucent panels. Helps owners take advantage of federal tax deductions• Can provide a return on Investment in 3 to 5 years.
A Commitment to LEED®
Building with Butler can earn your building credits toward LEED® certification. LEED stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,” and it provides quantitative measures for evaluating building performance and meeting sustainability goals. Butler’s emphasis on regional manufacturing enables us to reduce the energy costs associated with shipping our products. With 6 strategically located plants throughout the United States, we’re able to bring production closer to your building site. Metal Building Sales has LEED-Accredited Professionals on staff.