24 | SUMMER 2019 ADVANTAGE STEEL The stainless steel panels combined a brushed finish with a custom sawtooth pattern to create an interesting and unique effect in which light, colour and shapes are reflected back to the viewer in a constantly evolving manner. The organic and reflective nature of stainless steel was understood by the design team, and there- fore used effectively within the overall design to achieve a different and special result. The adjacent steel wall treatments, both weathering steel and pre-painted steel siding, serve to anchor the structure with a contrasting solid appearance. The variety of steel products used is the focal point of the overall building design, which also includes various glazing and masonry components. These contrasting exterior steel panel treatments created a unique esthetic but did not solve the requirement for a building envelope solution. This was accomplished using an insulated metal panel system installed directly to the structural steel supports. The insulated panels also served as the support system for the custom exte- rior panels using a galvanized steel sub- girt “rail” system, provided by the IMP manufacturer. In addition to the steel wall products, sloping metal roof areas were completed using a standing seam insulated metal roof panel system, providing a water- tight solution and long-term warranty. These insulated panels demonstrate how a steel product not only provides a visually pleasing appearance, but is also useful in dealing with building envelope and struc- tural design considerations. Other areas of the building used elements of conven- tional pre-painted siding, both vertically and horizontally, as well as pre-painted flashing/fascia/soffit treatments. The final tally for the project saw Vixman supply and install six steel products (SS panels, A606 panels, insulated metal wall panels, insulated metal roof panels, conventional siding, pre-painted flashings) and three finishes (stainless steel, A606 weathering steel, pre-paint) used in combi- nation to fulfil the architect’s and owner’s vision for a unique new facility. As a CISC member, Vixman Construction Ltd. is proud to have been involved in the design and construction of this project, showcasing the versatility of steel. AS FEATURE | 9127 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 7J9 www.esfox.com E.S. Fox Limited Structural Steel and Bridge Division 905-354-3700 Project Management Engineering Drafting Fabrication Erection Division 1 Certified