I am currently designing a cottage in Ontario, Canada near Georgian Bay.
I want to use a 7/8″ corrugated metal siding (galvalume) on the exterior.
Does anybody know of a good source to find some interesting architectural details
(i.e. window/door openings, connections at seams, corners etc…) other than the standard manufacturers details?
Thanks!
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Most metal building contractors and architectural sheet metal companies break their own shapes on an as-need basis
Anthony
I am not sure what you are looking for.
http://www.mcelroymetal.com/elements/files/MM815.pdf
Here is a link to basic installation instructions.
I suspect you are looking for something more though.
Rich
I just custom fabricated a house worth of those pieces. The corrugated metal was used for soffit and some of the siding. You'll probably need some one locally that does custom fabrication to make what you need.
Using corrugated for siding is kind of a random use of the material and I'd doubt much if any trim is available off the shelf.
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I'd say corrugated metal siding is more commonly used as siding than roofing now. Look at any architectural magazine like Dwell. In the last few years it's become the siding of choice for most new modernist designs. My supplier carries a range of trims for both the 7/8" or 1 1/2" profiles. I've never had to order anything custom.
On its own it can be a bit much, but it contrasts beautifully with stained wood and surprisingly, painted Hardiplank. For ideas of unconventional detailing a Google Image search of Grandville Island might be helpful.
Thanks for the reply!
Do you use Vic west or Ideal roofing profiles?
what type of details does your supplier carry?
whats at grandville island?
Some of the earlier buildings at Grandville Island - architects offices and boatyards - done in the late 80s when Po-Mo still held sway were a bit more playful, with metal facades detailed as though they were peeling away from the building. I thought they might provide some inspiration. Norm Hotson also recently did a housing development called Railyards in Victoria which is worth a look.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1226/635457117_110e30b834.jpg
I get my siding through Slegg Building Supplies. Where it really comes from I'm afraid I don't know. It is a standard 7/8" corrugated Galvalum. Didn't know there was more than one profile for corrugated. They have a generic corner piece, drip flashing for the bottom and J trim for the top and sides. That's all I've ever needed.
Edited 4/23/2009 8:33 pm ET by fingersandtoes
One of the favorites for corrugated metal siding used by architectural firms is Centria. They have a pdf detail library that might suit your needs (may require a little digging):
http://www.centria.com/CAS/Pages/default.aspx
heres mine
a little detail which i was into
i wanted pre rusted tin but could only find this here 14 bucks a sheet!
i like it and have got alot of compliments
also it was easier than shingles
a template worked perfect
Edited 4/24/2009 12:20 am ET by ringshank
there it is