Concrete masonry walls are popular enclosure systems for metal buildings because of masonry’s aesthetic appeal, impact resistance, strength, and fire resistance.

Concrete masonry walls can span large distances, and when reinforced and properly detailed, they can accommodate the deflections and lateral drifts of metal building systems.

This guide is a comprehensive resource including a general overview of the design and detailing recommendations for serviceability and performance, structural design considerations, guidance for the construction of metal buildings integrating concrete masonry, and more.

Western Forms manufactures aluminum concrete forms for cast-in-place concrete walls. Our forms are used in over 55 countries for building concrete foundations, concrete housing (low to high rise structures), commercial concrete projects, and …

Concrete walls are made by pouring concrete into a mold and allowing it to harden. They can be used for both interior and exterior walls, and can be finished in a variety of ways, including painting, staining, polishing, and texturing. Concrete walls are strong, durable, and fire-resistant.

This panel assembly uniquely combines steel stud framing, insulation, and pre-cast concrete into a cladding system for use as a building enclosure . Each panel is pre-cast and cured in a factory environment for consistent dimensional accuracy, finish uniformity and exceptional quality control.

Look of finished precast concrete with the efficiency of an insulated metal panel; Field-tested and proven Tuff Cote technology; Durable finish that is highly resistant to impact and abrasion; 10-year limited exterior finish warranty; Utilizes concealed clips and eliminates thermal short circuits

Dec 15, 2023 · Whether you’re securing metal fixtures to a concrete surface or attaching metal components for structural purposes, the process of gluing metal to concrete demands the right adhesive and proper technique.

Architectural precast concrete panels by Metal Stud Crete are lighter weight and greener when fabricated with recycled steel and locally extracted materials on site, or in a precast concrete panel plant close to your project. This time-saving architectural concrete wall construction process can be specified in any concrete color or texture.

Our metal concrete wall forms panels are equivalent to Symons Steel-Ply and Sure Built Sureply Forms, created for a more efficient concrete forming process, resulting in time and cost savings. These 2 ft x 8 ft concrete form panels can be hand-set up by a single individual.