Sheet Metal Supply moving into new, larger fabricating facility
Mundelein, IL., — Sheet Metal Supply LTD, a leading fabricator and supplier of formed perimeter edge materials and processed coil and flat stock for more than 25 years, is moving its operation into a new and larger facility in Grayslake, IL.
Located in a 30,000 square foot building in Mundelein, IL., the last eight years, SMS will complete the move into a state-of-the-art 80,000 square foot facility in March 2020.
“Moving into a new plant is our reaction to industry demand for a growing desire for a wider range of products and materials,” says Ben Kweton, CSI-EP, Vice President of Sheet Metal Supply LTD. “The added space and new equipment allow us to be quicker with our response time and more flexible for our customers.”
The new plant will include a second ACM routing table to increase SMS’s capabilities beyond ACM and into heavier single skin products, phenolic resin-based and fiber cement-based façade solutions as well. In addition, SMS purchased a 21-foot direction folder, allowing for the forming of longer parts or multiple 10-foot parts and to permeate the glazing industry. SMS will also be able to provide more customized solutions into the façade market.
We are proud that the Chicago Park District’s Eleanor Boathouse featuring RHEINZINK panels was showcased in the Dezeen article.
Read more about the accolade here:
Our high capacity 4 X 5 downspout for commercial use removes water from gutters at faster speeds allowing the gutter to be more efficient. The downspout diverts rainwater away from the building and keeps water from pooling at the foundation. Ask us about local delivery of up to 45 linear feet. Matching A & B elbows, custom offsets, straps, and brackets are available.
LOW SLOPE
- 30 different 24 gauge Kynar 500® colors
- Most common colors in stock
- .032 Kynar Aluminum
- 26 gauge Galvalume
STEEP SLOPE
- Steel & Aluminum Substrates with Kynar®500 color finishes
- G-90 Galvanized & Galvalume Mill Finish
- Paint Grip
- Aluminum: Mill Finish or Anodized
- 12, 16, 20 oz Architectural Grade Copper
- RHEINZINK Architectural Zinc
- 300-Series Stainless Steel
- Freedom Gray
- Other metal materials are available upon request: the possibilities are endless!
Sheet Metal Supply was founded in 1991 with one very simple goal — to supply the roofing industry with consistent sheet metal profiles fabricated from quality materials with unmatched lead times.
The roof of this unique home in Iowa features Diamond Flat Lock tiles fabricated by Sheet Metal Supply using RHEINZINK prePATINA Blue-Grey metal. These versatile Diamond Flat Lock Tiles were chosen because of their simple grid-like design with clean lines. The tiles feature four-way interlocking hems that allow the panels to overlap and lock into place with galvanized or stainless steel clips.
Through the process of natural patination, RHEINZINK-prePATINA will, over time, produce a unique finish. As it ages and matures, a distinctive surface develops to lend buildings a timeless elegance. The PATINA LINE is always the first choice when the aesthetics of living material is desired. It is available in three natural surfaces: prePATINA bright rolled, prePATINA blue-grey, and prePATINA graphite grey. The home’s prePATINA blue-grey tiles have been pre-weathered to give the look of aged zinc. The tiles will continue to patinate and evolve in appearance over time.
Metal Architecture magazine recently presented the winners of the 2018 Metal Architecture Design Awards. This year’s Grand Award Winner was the Eleanor Boathouse in Chicago.
The magazine’s judging panel lauded the design for its lighthanded, yet aggressive form. The design is successful and well-executed throughout all scales, large to small, the judges said, and metal was leveraged for its specific qualities to create a compelling project.
Zinc panels completely clad the two structures. Mundelein, Ill.-based Sheet Metal Supply Ltd. was the fabricator. Ben Kweton, vice president at Sheet Metal Supply, says the design team opted for a slightly customized version of Flat Lock panels. “The tiles we fabricated had a slight offset at the top to bring the panel overlaps more into plane and to create a slight reveal,” he says.
To read the full description of Metal Architecture’s insights into making their choice, click here.
Also, see last month’s news article for an overview of the project.
RHEINZINK panels for the new Eleanor Boathouse were fabricated by RHEINZINK systems partner Sheet Metal Supply Ltd. Designed by Studio Gang Architects, the 19,000 sq. ft. facility is the last of four new boathouses and river launches created by the Chicago Park District to reclaim the Chicago River as a major system of parks and water-based recreation.
Installation of the RHEINZINK panels on the Eleanor Boathouse was done by Bennett & Brosseau, Inc., Romeoville, IL. A competitive zinc flush panel was initially planned for the job but it was deemed too expensive, according to project manager Ryan Broom. “We got involved with the general contractor, Walsh Construction, to value engineer the project and suggested RHEINZINK Flat Lock Tiles as a good alternative,” Broom said. “RHEINZINK reduced the cost and provided the great diagonal look that Studio Gang wanted. It’s a ‘full zinc’ job with both the façade and the roof and really turned out nice.”
SMS Vice President Ben Kweton credits Ryan Broom with providing the invitation to become involved in the project. “When Bennett & Brosseau approached us with the value engineering opportunity, we jumped at the chance to provide pricing and to remind the design team of the success of RHEINZINK on the earlier boathouse project,” Kweton said.
The design team also opted for a slightly hybrid version of traditional flat lock panels. “The tiles we fabricated had a slight offset at the top to bring the panel overlaps more into plane and to create a slight reveal,” Kweton said.
Installer Ryan Broom extolled the virtues of zinc. “It provides a great quality look and allows more architectural detailing than can be done with many other metals,” Broom said.
We’re proud to partner with Atlantic Coated Papers on their Super-Tack Synthetic Roofing Underlayment, known as STack. Why STack? It’s made in North America. STack Synthetic Underlayment has a very, very competitive price point when compared to other synthetics or felt. A $1 per roll rebate available through December 31, 2017, makes the switch from felt or other synthetic brands even easier for you. A few of the many other STack Synthetic Underlayment benefits:
Construction Specifier October 2017
Zinc is a versatile metal that has been used for centuries because of its longevity and aesthetic appeal. Are you considering using it for a facade or roof application? Ben Kweton, CSI-EP, of Sheet Metal Supply, has written an in-depth article on designing with zinc for the October 2017 issue of The Construction Specifier.
One of the unique properties of zinc is its weathering characteristics. A combination of zinc hydroxide and zinc carbonate begins to form on the surface shortly after installation. This patination process actually protects the material and increases its longevity. The patinated surface of natural zinc will be matte-gray in color. There are several methods for producing zinc with an aged appearance. These methods are discussed in further detail in the article. The article also discusses the importance of proper detailing, oil-canning, and cleaning and maintenance of zinc applications.
Perimeter Edge Metal… We started Sheet Metal Supply in 1991 with one market in mind: made-to-order, customized perimeter edge metal (flashing) for local roofing contractors. The flashing we fabricate isn’t very showy or exciting. Nonetheless, it’s one of the most critical parts of a building. Perimeter edge metal (also known as flashing) protects the edges and corners of a roof. And. it’s. everywhere. Every building, big or small, residential or commercial.
On future blog posts, we’ll be exploring the many styles of flashing that we offer here at Sheet Metal Supply (along with highlighting neat projects, products we fabricate, and industry news). Follow along as we embark on our next 26 years of business.
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