BUTLER® Building Systems
BlueScope Buildings Thailand
Bangkok Office
16 Soi Phaholyothin 96, Prachatipat,
Thanyaburi, Pathumthani 12130
Tel: +662 524 9800
Fax: +662 524 9801
Rayong Factory
6 Soi G9 Pakornsongkrorad Road,
Huaypong, Muang Rayong 21150
Tel: +663 891 8300
Fax: +663 891 8301
www.bluescopesteel.co.th
© Copyright July 2011 BlueScope Steel (Thailand) Limited
CONTENTS
Building In A New Light
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The Butler Difference
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Butler Certifications & 5
Performance Assurance Testing
Structural Systems
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MR-24® Roof System
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Engineered Roof 13
Accessories
Reroof Solutions
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Wall & Fascia Systems
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Colours & Finishes 18
Building Add-ons
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Compelling Green Attributes
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Building in A
New Light
The BUTLER® name is recognized around
the world as the premier source for
high performance building systems and
attractive architectural products. Since
1901, Butler has been solving construction
challenges through the design and
manufacture of innovative and superior
quality steel building systems.
With more than 50 years of expertise in
the global marketplace, BUTLER® building
systems are now available to you in
Southeast Asia, so you’ll have a higher
level of comfort in expanding your business
globally.
A BUTLER® building system offers you
virtually unlimited options with regard to
a building’s appearance and functionality.
Every component of a BUTLER® building
system is designed, engineered, and
manufactured to exact specifications,
assuring fast assembly and long-term
performance.
Unmatched building versatility, extensive
design freedom, and lower lifecycle costs
are just a few ways Butler is Building in a
New Light.
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Take a Look at Everything Butler is Today
1901
Founded company to serve market for stock tanks. The
revolutionary Pittsburgh double-lock seam on the MR-24®
roof system was first applied to the company’s premier
water tanks where the seams did not leak.
1910
First building – metal garage
1939
Applied rigid frame design to Pre-engineered metal
buildings by Wilbur Larkin
1945
Appointment of Butler Builders – Advisory Council
1959
Butler Research Center opened in Kansas City, United
States of America
The Butler Difference
Markor Showroom, Beijing, China
From more innovation to more resources, we invite you to
discover the difference Butler can make to your next building
project.
MR-24® Roof System
It’s the industry’s most specified standing seam roof system,
with more than 200 million square metres installed worldwide
since 1969, and life cycles of over 40 years have been achieved.
The MR-24® roof system has unique design features that
accommodate roof movement under temperature swings and
virtually eliminates roof leaks.
MR-24
roof system
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most other
roof types
Roof Life in Years
1969
New building products introduced and BUTLER® product
line evolved into a comprehensive building system
1984
Acquisition of Howmer Architectural Products – now
VISTAWALL
Factory Punching
1995
Expanded into China and opened manufacturing plant in
Shanghai
2002
Achieved great success in China market and opened 2nd
manufacturing plant in Tianjin
Only BUTLER® building systems have factory-punched
secondary structural members to ensure a precision fit on
the construction site. This helps to speed installation, lower
construction costs, and create low-maintenance structures for
greater lifecycle cost savings.
2004
Acquired by BlueScope Steel and Butler China was
renamed as “BlueScope Buildings”
2006
Major expansion in China with a 3rd manufacturing plant
in Guangzhou
2011
Expansion into ASEAN with its first regional manufacturing
plant in Thailand. Undergoing design of new manufacturing
plant in Xi-An, Shaanxi Province, to increase capacity and
strengthen presence in Asia.
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The MR-24® roof system lasts, on average, up to twice as long as
conventional roofs.
Industry Leading Warranties
Our 10-Year weather-tightness
roof system warranty and material
warranties protect your investment,
and are a testament to the performance
of a BUTLER® building system.
BlueScope Building Erectors
Tap into our network of qualified erectors who have been trained
to erect steel structures and install cladding and finishes under
BlueScope Steel’s strict safety management standards and
code of practice. We assure you peace of mind and a troublefree installation experience.
High Performance Products
The primary frame is manufactured from hi-tensile steel G345
with primer coat and finished paint, and secondary structural
members are roll-formed from hi-tensile cold-formed, galvanized
GALVASPAN™ Z275 steel G450. The building system integrates
easily with conventional building materials and is an innovative
solution that enhances your building’s performance and adds
value.
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Butler Certifications & Performance Assurance Testing
Butler has obtained a number of certifications worldwide which
attest to its commitment to quality and system performance.
Certifications attained include the American Institute of
Steel Construction (AISC), Factory Mutual (FM), Underwriters
Laboratories (UL), Metal Building Manufacturers Association
(MBMA), US Army Corps of Engineers, and International
Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).
Yamaha, Hanoi, Vietnam
Quality control practices are harmonized among our Butler
manufacturing plants including Butler Shanghai, Butler
Tianjin, Butler Guangzhou and Butler Thailand, obtaining ISO
9001-Quality Management System Certification.
Global Butler projects such as RR Donnelly, Tajima and General
Motors in Shanghai received awards for their steel structural
design (Golden Steel Project Awards and Steel Structure
Golden Award).
High Quality Coated Steel for Roofing
and Walling
Factory Mutual Approval Standard 4471
Superior hot dipped aluminum/zinc alloy coated
ZINCALUME® steel, and pre-painted Clean COLORBOND®
steel from BlueScope Steel can be selected for the building’s
roof, wall, panels and trims. ZINCALUME® steel has the
excellent barrier protection of aluminum and the cathodic
protection of zinc, lasting up to four times the life of
galvanized steel in the same environment. The paint system
of Clean COLORBOND® steel is specially formulated with
“Clean” technology to resist dirt staining in tropical climates
for longer lasting beautiful buildings. This incredibly durable
coating is the finest finish in the industry.
Aluminium/Zinc Alloy Coating
The MR-24® roof system has been tested by Factory Mutual
and is listed in the FM Approval Guide for Class 1 Panel Roofs.
It can be designed and supplied to meet the FM Uplift Ratings
of 1-60, 1-90, 1-120 through to 1-165.
Nike, Taicang, China
Finish Coat Custom
Formulated System (Polyster)
The MR-24® roof system can withstand wind speeds in excess
of 290 kph, and has also been tested for hail damage resistance,
fire spread and foot traffic. The specific rating will affect the
gauge and purlin spacing of the system that is provided. FM
Approval is used to reduce insurance rates on projects insured
by a Factory Mutual insurance company.
Underwriters Laboratories U.L. 580
Tests for Uplift Resistance of Roof
Assemblies
The MR-24® roof system carries the highest wind uplift rating
(Class 90) awarded by the Underwriters Laboratories.
The U.L. test is an excellent gauge to compare any roof deck
to a standard, conducted
on
10-feet
(3.05m)
panel lengths with the
perimeter of the test
area anchored. The test
provides a comparative
index of all types of roof
assemblies with respect
to uplift resistance, and
relative loading capacity
of Class 30, 60 or 90.
The Butler Research Center founded in 1959 performs
quality control tests of materials, components and systems.
The use of sophisticated environmental testing equipment
enables the research center to predict actual field performance
of a system, and ensures that BUTLER® systems are evaluated
on an ongoing basis in compliance with Zero Defect and
specific FM Global requirements. Actual 8x10 sq feet
(7.4 m2) roof assemblies are tested in the BUTLER® Guarded
Hot Box to provide accurate insulating information, rather than
theoretical data, ensuring the BUTLER® building delivers the
energy efficiency we promise.
Corrosion Inhibitive Epoxy Primer
Conversion Coating
Steel Substrate
Aluminium/Zinc Alloy Coating
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zincalume® steel substrate
Backing Coat
Corrosion Inhibitive Epoxy Primer
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Structural Systems
Extensive Framing Options with these
Benefits:
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Large areas of uninterrupted space
Various roof slopes and extensions
Straight or tapered columns and roof beams
Unlimited height and width
Minimal or no interior columns to optimize buildings costs
and enhance functionality
• Extensions and expansions for future building requirements
are easily accommodated
• Primary frame of hi-tensile steel G345 with primer coat
and finished paint, and hi-tensile C/Z structural members
of GALVASPAN™ Z275 steel material G450 for better
appearance and durability
Johnson Controls, Beijing, China
Two-storey Structural System
The system utilizes the combined technologies of conventional
and systems construction to create a cost-effective, highperformance two-storey building.
MR-24® Roof System
MR-24 ROOF SYSTEM
Hydac Technology, Shanghai, China
Molex, Poland
optional rigid endwall
(For future expansion)
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purlin
roof beam
A structural system should enhance a building’s
functionality, not stand in its way. That’s the principle
upon which BlueScope Building’s structural systems
are designed. Our versatile rigid frame systems
assure maximum use of interior space, while also
providing virtually unlimited flexibility with regard to
building width, height, roof slope, and exterior finish.
interior column
sidewall canopy
sidewall girt
Engineered and fabricated with a quality that sets the
industry standard, our structural systems add speed
for cost savings in construction, and proves the value
of getting the fundamentals right.
Applications
Suitable for a wide range of applications from
retail hypermarkets, showrooms, exposition halls,
manufacturing facilities, large warehouses or
distribution centres, to office buildings, sporting
stadiums, gymnasiums, schools and even churches.
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straight column
(intermediate frame)
fascia system
wall system
tapered column
(intermediate frame)
endwall roof beam
bays
endwall post
endwall girt
sidewall overhang
endwall overhang
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FEDEX, United States of America
MR-24® Roof System
Framing Systems
Clear Span
• Maximum Clear Span : 90 metres
• Optimum Clear Span : 25 to 50 metres
Double Span
• Optimum Internal Span : 20 to 40 metres
Whether you are tired of dealing with costly roof repairs, or you
simply want to avoid them from the outset, you’ll find the ideal
solution in the MR-24® roof system installed on a BUTLER®
building.
Proprietary technologies with exclusive factory-punched
precision have established the MR-24® roof system as the
recognized standard in the industry. It acts as a single steel
membrane to protect your entire building with a unique fieldformed 360-degree Pittsburgh double-lock seam to ensure
weather-tightness, providing superior protection for the
inventories, assets, and lives inside.
More than 200 million square metres of the MR-24® roof
system have been installed since 1969, and life cycles of over
40 years have been achieved. It’s a testament to the unmatched
protection it provides.
Multi Span
Walmart, Mexico
The system is available with ZINCALUME® steel or Clean
COLORBOND® steel.
Moveable Roof Clip
The MR-24® roof clip allows the roof
to expand and contract with changing
temperatures. This mobility prevents stress
at the clips, fasteners, and panel splice
that could otherwise make the building
vulnerable to leaks and wind damage.
Profile
Multi Gable
• Maximum Span : Module 90 metres
• Optimum Internal Span : Module 25 to 40 metres
Single Slope
• Maximum Clear Span : 60 metres
• Optimum Clear Span : 20 to 25 metres
• 61cm (24”) wide
• 2 major 5cm (2”) high corrugations
• Cross-flutes on 15.24cm (6”) centres reduce wind noise and
improve walkability
• Roof slope minimum 0.63cm (0.25”) in 30.5cm (12”)
• 0.6 BMT standard
panel clip
Multi Span with Side Wall R.C. Columns
Thermal block
(optional)
factory-punched holes for
correct panel alignment
Male leg
425mm (Fluting)
30mm
80mm
50mm
Clear Span with Crane
Female leg
blanket insulation
30mm
80mm
50mm
60mm
480mm
600mm
60mm
19mm
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Hares, Qingdao, China
Staggered Panel Splices
Fully-Integrated Roof Accessories
Locating panel splices at the same position across the roof
makes it almost impossible to seal and protect against
leaks. The MR-24® roof system eliminates this problem with
staggered panel splices. All splices are located over supporting
steel to reinforce vulnerable areas, as opposed to mid-air
splices common with other manufacturers.
(Refer to page 13 for more details)
BUTLER® (supported)
BUTLER®
The Pittsburgh Double-lock Seam
Perfect Alignment
Only the MR-24 roof system seams are mechanically fieldrolled 180 degrees to complete a 360-degree Pittsburgh doublelock seam. Other manufacturers simply crimp or snap the
seams into place, forming a loose, vulnerable seal. This unique
MR-24® seam virtually eliminates roof leaks.
All roof panels and structural members of the MR-24 roof
system are factory-punched to assure proper alignment and
weather-tightness, as well as the accurate installation of
closures, roof accessories and trim.
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Studies show that 90% of roof leaks are due to poorly
designed or installed roof penetrations. The MR-24 roof system
comes with a complete range of accessories, including roof
penetrations and trims, fully engineered at the factory to fit
seamlessly and weather-tight into the system to eliminate
misalignment and eradicate leaks.
Splice support located directly over
supporting steel secures solid
structures.
Staggered panel splices prevent
exposed seams and assure
weather-tightness.
Other Manufacturer
Other Manufacturer
China Railway, Zhuzhou, China
How Pittsburgh double-lock seam is formed
Kobelco, Chengdu, China
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The exclusive roof runner completes
the industry’s only field-formed 360degree Pittsburgh double-lock seam
that virtually eliminates roof leaks.
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Engineered Roof Accessories
Moveable roof clips allow the MR-24®
roof to expand and contract with
changing temperatures.
10-Year Weather-Tightness Warranty
It stands to reason the industry’s best roof also offers the
industry’s best warranty. The MR-24® roof system is available
with a 10-year weather-tightness warranty.
Staggered panel
slices virtually
eliminate vulnerable
areas on the roof.
Roof Insulation System
General Motors, Argentina
Weather-tight roof curbs are achieved
with the use of interior fasteners.
A superb insulation option for BUTLER® roof systems
Energy Savings
Because the MR-24® roof system is metal and moves freely
with the forces of expansion and contraction, additional
insulation thicknesses that can bring about energy savings
will not cause roof deterioration as commonly happens with
conventional built-up roofs.
The insulation system incorporates all the benefits of the
MR-24® roof system with the additional advantages of superior
thermal efficiency, condensation control, and noise reduction.
• Helps reduce heating and cooling costs and controls
condensation
• Superior thermal efficiency to R-40
• Abuse-resistant liner adds an attractive, finished interior to
the underside of the roof
Taking precision factory engineering to the next level, the
BUTLER® building system also comes with a complete range
of accessories fully engineered at the factory to fit seamlessly,
and weather-tight, into the MR-24® roof system.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The difference is in the details of the MR-24® roof system!
mr-24® roof system
roof clip
Engineered for
thermal expansion and
contraction
Wind Uplift Resistance
The MR-24 roof system carries the highest UL wind uplift
rating (Class 90). It has also been approved by FM Global as a
Class 1 Panel roof, which may help lower your insurance costs
with a Factory Mutual insurance company.
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interior
liner panel
blanket
insulation
support
bracket
Z-purlin
mr-24® roof panel
Brunswick, Hungary
blanket insulation
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thermal block
truss purlin
Prologis, Suzhou, China
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SANY Group, Kunshan, China
Factory Punching
Assures Fast and Precise Installation
Factory punched roof panels and structural members eliminate misalignments and enable accurate
installation of closures, roof accessories and trim.
Roof Curb Openings
Roof Clips Designed to Move
Precision Engineering
The MR-24 Roof Easily Expands and Contracts
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The MR-24® clip allows the roof to expand and contract with changing temperatures. This mobility
prevents stress at the clips, fasteners and splices, which could otherwise make the roof vulnerable to
leaks and wind damage.
Studies show that 90% of roof leaks are due to poorly designed or
installed roof penetrations. Every BUTLER® roof curb and opening
is fully engineered at the factory so there is no field engineering.
Unlike the exposed fastener designs other manufacturers use,
BUTLER’s internal flange design conceals fasteners within the curb
and eliminates leaks.
Supported Panel End Splices
BUTLER®
Other Manufacturer
Reinforce Vulnerable Areas
Splices are created when two roof panels must be joined together. Most manufacturers allow midair splices, resulting in stress under roof traffic or heavy snow. The BUTLER® system eliminates this
problem by locating splices directly over supporting steel.
Integrated Gable Trim
Designed for Thermal Expansion and Contraction
The gable trim is also designed to expand and contract with daily and seasonal temperature changes.
It becomes an integral part of the roof system and improves performance and durability.
Translucent Roof & Wall Lite Panel
Over time, industry standard light transmitting roof panels turn yellow and brittle and start to deteriorate
after just a few years. This results in leaks and high maintenance costs. The Lite Panels that come with
your BUTLER® building are made of translucent, colourless, thermosetting and unsaturated polyester
resin with thoroughly impregnated glass-fibre reinforcement. In addition, a Tedlar coating prevents
ultraviolet deterioration. They won’t turn yellow or brittle, allowing minimum rate of light transmission
up to 75% (uninsulated) and 60% (insulated).
The Lite Panel completely matches the width and corrugation of MR-24® roof sheets with steel panel at
two sides of the Lite Panel, so it can finish the 360 degree Pittsburgh double-lock standing seam with
adjoining steel panel.
Corrugation
BUTLER®
Other Manufacturer
Lock Rivet
BUTLER’s gable trim is seamed in with fewer fasteners
(up to 85% less fasteners), resulting in less potential
for leaks, roof problems and maintenance.
Roof Clip
Corrugation
Roof Panel
Lite Panel
Pre-punched
Hole
Lite Panel
Aluminum/Zinc
Z Purlin
Flexible Ridge Design
Performance in Every Detail
The MR-24® roof system ridge also moves to accommodate expansion and contraction. Our proven
ridge design “caps off” the MR-24® roof system.
BUTLER®
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Other Manufacturer
BUTLER’s unique ridge design has concealed fasteners to improve
weather-tightness and reduce the potential for roof leaks. The minimal
use of typical exposed fasteners also helps to reduce installation
costs. The exclusive Lock-Rivet™ fasteners with factory-punched holes
eliminates the need for drilling, thereby eliminating the metal shavings
which causes rusting found in typical ridge designs.
Pipe Flashing
These one-piece units create a weather-tight seal and are able to withstand an extreme range
of temperature.
Other Butler Engineered Roof Accessories
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Gravity Ventilator
Ridge vents
Skylights
Roof hatches
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Reroof Solutions
Wall and Fascia Systems
BlueScope Buildings offers reroofing options that enable
you to address potentially devastating roof problems
with an affordable, long-term solution. In most cases, an
MR-24® roof system can be installed over existing metal roof
systems, avoiding interruptions to your daily business activity.
Our retrofit metal-over-metal system offers a recyclable, low
maintenance and long-life roof solution that will enhance the
energy efficiency of your building.
BlueScope Buildings supplies a range of LYSAGHT® metal
cladding to complement your BUTLER® building. Any design
and objective can be achieved choosing from the array of
LYSAGHT® wall and fascia systems we offer.
Ford Showroom, Syria.
The versatile building structure can also be easily integrated
with a wide variety of other exterior finishes of your choice such
as concrete or brick walls, curtain wall and skylights, thereby
offering virtually unlimited options with regard to a building’s
appearance and functionality.
Liugong, Changzhou, China
HR-29®
TRIMDEK®
TRIMMAX®
Mitsubishi Forklift, Dalian, China
PANEL RIB®
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Colours and Finishes (Clean COLORBOND® Steel)
Standard Colour Shades
bangkok red
jasper
dune
forest green
ocean blue
off white
jade green
cool blue
Zincalume® steel
Building Add Ons
Insulation System
Skylight
Louver Max®
Ridge Ventilation
Downslope Ventilation
Power Ventilation
Sliding Door
Shutter Door
Emergency Door
Gutter & Downpipe
Canopy
Maintainance Stairs
Insect Screen
Lean To
burnt almond
alloy grey
Supplementary Shades (*Need more lead time)
skytone blue
siam gold
aquamarine
salmon orange
Amico, Ningbo, China
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Manitowoc Cooling Equipment, Hangzhou, China
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Compelling Green Attributes
From material use to transportation costs, construction has an
impact on the environment. At BlueScope Buildings, we strive
to meet all construction needs with attention to sustainability,
providing a more efficient way to complete your construction
project.
Contributing to LEED®
A BUTLER® building offers you a sustainable solution at a
surprising level of affordability :
BUTLER® building systems have been used to help fulfill LEEDcertified project requirements throughout North America.
1. Steel is the proven standard in the effort to create
sustainable architecture, and it’s the primary material used
to make BUTLER® building systems.
2.BlueScope Building’s made-to-order building systems
minimize job site fabrication and associated waste.
3. Regional Butler fabrication plants bring production closer to
building sites, reducing transportation costs.
Four of the six categories outlined by LEED that contribute to
sustainability are applicable to BUTLER® building systems:
• Sustainable sites
• Energy and atmosphere
• Materials and resources
• Innovation and design process
4. BlueScope Building’s proprietary engineering software
VISION engineering optimizes a building design to enhance
the most efficient use of raw materials
Triquest, Mexico
5.Through extensive testing and computer modeling,
BlueScope Buildings is able to optimize the amount of steel
used to meet stringent building codes.
6. In many instances, lighter weight structures can also
reduce the size of footings and foundations, reducing the
amount of concrete and steel used.
7.MR-24® roof system is a material efficient, recyclable, lowmaintenance, and long-life roof solution.
8. Efficient thermal building envelopes are available to reduce
energy consumption inside the building.
9.BUTLER® buildings can be easily modified, providing a costeffective means of construction and remodeling while also
extending the life of the building.
Mega Johnsons, Chile
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