Today’s architects are getting vertical -- with prepainted metal wall panels. Far from the utilitarian metal storage buildings from days gone by, modern buildings designed with prepainted metal wall panels are a combination of art, functionality and efficiency.

Advancements in metal building panels have opened up a new frontier for architects including nearly endless color palettes, transitional paints, and a growing array of textures, profiles, sizes and gauges.

The ability to customize panels for unique applications, and a new selection of trim components that can be used to accent the metal panel systems, further enhances prepainted metal’s role in building designs.

The beauty of metal wall panel systems is more than skin deep. Thanks to significant advancements, new wall panel systems are helping designers meet the latest building codes and demand for more energy efficient structures. To improve functionality, the coil coating industry works closely with manufacturers to develop new coatings, improve thermal characteristics, and pioneer new wall panels systems, like the “rainscreen” systems based on back ventilation and pressure equalization.

Prepainted wall systems’ attraction increased as they are also sustainable and are up to 100 percent recyclable at the end of their service life, and they can be specified for areas prone to severe weather events to combat high wind, heavy rain, hail and even seismic activity.

As you can see, metal wall systems made with prepaint bring together the latest design features, green benefits, durability and sustainability into one cost-efficient package.

To learn more about prepainted metal wall panels, visit www.coilcoatinginstitute.org or contact the National Coil Coating Association at 216-241-7333 or ncca@coilcoating.org