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A PR IL 2018 | 21 Steel Building Systems building colours and finishes to choose from, as well as numerous solutions for wall (surface – building) finishes; stone, bricks, or accessories such as canopy, decorative appliqué (strip), and even flashing. They also have complete freedom to cover steel walls with exterior decorative materials. With regards to resiliency, unlike standard buildings whose siding is screwed to the structure and can eventually loosen, the entire Honco envelope is designed to withstand local climate loads: once bolted together, the wall, roof, and ceiling panels form a strong and long-lasting envelope. Resiliency is also an attribute of something as unlikely as insulation: most buildings don't have space to aerate the insulation material, thus causing it to be per- meated with condensation over time; but the attic space in Honco buildings is continually aerated by a ventilation system, keeping the insulation permanently dry. As for environmental sustainability, Honco's commitment begins with using 95 percent recycled steel in its buildings, with special attributes such as roof panels made of a type of steel that reflects heat through a Galvalume finish, thus reducing the building's operation costs and energy waste. Honco's structural ceilings reduce the volume of air to cool or heat, and these along with other factors can enable developers to earn LEED points. Arguably, nobody in the steel buildings realm has a more dedicated focus on roofing than Vicwest Building Products. The company's metal roofing profiles can help building designers earn LEED certification; they also contain up to 30 per cent recycled material and are 100 per cent recyclable at the end of their service life. During the roofs' life- time, significantly lower energy bills are achieved because metal doesn't retain nearly as much heat as wood, asphalt shingles, tile or cement, keeping upper portions of buildings cooler for longer during the long summer months. David Shields, architectural manager, central region, for Vicwest, describes 2018 as "hectic in the best possible sense, with our products increasingly being used for purposes such as apartment retrofits and community centre/sport facility reroofing." One of Vicwest's defining characteristics is that it continuously strives to improve the performance of its systems, and one result in the UltraVic roofing system, manufactured with 28-gauge lightweight steel and a robust exposed fastening system to better withstand heavy snow, torrential rain, and high winds. This system saves money over the long run, because the thick gauge and tough finishes make the roof virtually invincible to damage – and as such, it is the ideal option for commercial venues such as ski chalets and other recreational facilities that also require products with esthetic appeal. UltraVic roofing system from Vicwest Building Products. Honco.indd 1 2018-02-22 2:07 PM

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