Providing Metal Design Solutions for Architects
Metal roofing and siding are a popular choice for architects seeking versatility, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal. Our Architectural Design Support Specialist can help you bring your project vision to life. Their in-depth understanding of our products enables them to provide informed and relevant product and application suggestions.
Architect Resources
- Product Selection Guide
- Color Design Guide
- Concealed Fastener Steel Roof and Wall Panel Structural Design Guide PDF | RTF
- Aluminum Design Guide and Installation Supplement PDF | RTF
All AEP Span color coatings – are ENERGY STAR® listed for their ability to remain cool. Our selection of cool colors aid in meeting the sustainability targets developed through LEED, Energy Star, CA Title 24, and the solar performance data of our standard coatings. These cool colors have also been tested and maintained through the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC). Learn more about Sustainable Building Solutions and check out our Reflectance Technical Bulletin.
To review the LRV and SRI values of our metal colors, check out our Color Performance Data Chart here.
TRIMS AND FLASHINGS
Before beginning your project, make sure you are set with all of AEP Span’s recommended trims and flashings you will need to complete your project.
Architectural Trims & Flashings PDF | RTF
Commercial and Industrial Trims & Flashings PDF | RTF
Span-Lok Support Members PDF | RTF
FLAT SHEET
AEP Span offers a flat sheet service which comes in a wide range of colors and paint systems.
ROOF PRODUCTS
Concealed Fastener Panels
- Design Span® hp Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- Select Seam® Narrow Batten Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD details (dwg)
- Select Seam® Wide Batten Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD & PDF details (zip)
- Span-Lok™ hp Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- Span-lok hp w/ Low Clip Installation Guide (pdf) (rtf)
- Span-lok hp w/Low Clip AutoCAD details (dwg)
- Aluminum Span-Lok™ hp Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- Aluminum Design Guide and Installation Supplement (pdf) (rtf)
- SpanSeam™ Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
Exposed Fastener Panels
- HR-36® Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- Mini-V-Beam™ Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- Nu-Wave® Corrugated Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- PBR Panel Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- Reversed Box Rib™ Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- U-Panel Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
SIDING PRODUCTS
Concealed Fastener Panels
- Flex Series
- Flush Panel
- Perception Collection®
- Prestige Series®
Exposed Fastener Panels
- Box Rib™ Installation Guide PDF | RTF -All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- Reversed Box Rib™ Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- HR-36® Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- Reversed HR-36® Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- Mini-V-Beam™ Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- Nu-Wave® Corrugated Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- PBR Panel Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
- U-Panel Installation Guide PDF | RTF – All AutoCAD and PDF details (zip)
Note: individual details can be found on the product pages under the installation details tab.
ROOF PRODUCTS
Concealed Fastener Panels
- Design Span®hp Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
- Select Seam® Narrow Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
- Span-Lok™ hp Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
- Aluminum Span-Lok™ hp Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
- SpanSeam™ Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
Exposed Fastener Panels
SIDING PRODUCTS
Concealed Fastener Panels
- Flex Series Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
- Flush Panel Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
- Perception Collection® Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
- Prestige Series® Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
Exposed Fastener Panels
- Box Rib™ Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
- Reversed Box Rib™ (pdf) (doc)
- HR-36® Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
- Reversed HR-36® Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
- Mini-V-Beam Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
- Nu-Wave® Corrugated Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
- U-Panel Metal Roof Guide Specifications (pdf) (doc)
AEP Span offers color and design tools to help you research and plan your next project.
Learning Center
On Demand, Webinars, and In-Person Lunch & Learns offer continuing professional development in an engaging, interactive format. AEP Span offers courses to educate you on current topics as well as AIA Certified CES Learning Units/HSW/SD courses.
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AEP Span’s range of architectural metal roof and wall products offer an array of innovative design possibilities. Check out these guides.
