Draft of Presentation for April 5th 2100, SSA event Charlotte, NC

1. Renovations, Repairs, Reconfigurations: Steel Buildings
Louis Gilmore: Miller Buildings Inc. LouisGilmore@MillerBldgs.com
1408 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
www.MillerBldgs.com

2. Renovations: Steel Buildings
Renovations:
-Façade improvement: pre-cast panels, climate
controlled walls and roofing.
-Roofing upgrade: Coatings, re-roofing, roof
replacement.
-Interior upgrades: Add diamond plate corners and
kick-plates, touch-up paint, Burglar-bars, HVAC
rooms, lockers, cart storage…
-Curb appeal: Mansards, awnings, canopies,
dormers
Louis Gilmore's Presentation – Miller Buildings

3. Pre-cast wall panels (Fiber Cement panels)
Pre cast wall panels by: Nichiha, Hardie Plank, CertainTeed, others…

4. Pre-cast wall panels
$ 5.
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7. Roof coatings and applications
Rusting roof: Bad image, corrosion has Roof coatings will revive appearance,
started, leaking screws will cause extend roof life up to 15 years, costs
damage to stored goods. Roof about $1.50/sf to $3./sf installed.
conditions may require a retro-fit roof or 30% less cost than roof replacement,
a roof replacement (engineer required). Includes Manufacturer's Warranty,
Reduces Energy Costs: 90% UV
reflective, Repairs Roof Leaks, Minimal
Disruption, Long Term Solution, Cost
Efficient Maintenance. Weather Barrier
is a leading brand, for metal roofing.

8. Roof coatings: Steel Buildings
Elastomeric Coatings: Liquid EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene
Monomer): “Liquid rubber for roof repair”.
Apply above 55 degrees. Power-wash dirt and grease, apply one
coat rust-inhibiting bonding primer, 2 coats elastomeric coating.
Applications of 20,000sf to 30,000sf/week…estimated at $1.50/sf
installed.

9. Repairs: Steel Buildings: Painting walls and doors
Before After

10. Case Study: Renovation: Mr. Storage

11. Retrofit roof replacement (Over Existing roof)
New purlins, called Roof Huggers, are
installed over the existing roof, centered
over the existing purlins, about 5’ apart.

12. Retrofit roof replacement (Over Existing roof)
A condensation barrier (R=3)
is applied over the purlins. A
galvalume standing seam roof
is attached to the new purlins
with clips, eliminating roof
penetrations.

13. Retro-fit wall replacement
Openings are cut in, and framed out for new windows. New Girts, insulation
and wall panels are installed with trim. With the roof in place, the interior fit-
out for the mezzanine and conversion can take place.

14. Steel plank floor system.
Steel drop ceiling, insulated.

18. Ramp to 2nd floor
$ 23,000.

20. Case Study: Renovation: Re-roof

21. Retro-fit re-roofing:
Low profile screw-down roof…1979
Leaking at the ridge…
Leaking at the eave
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23. Special trim covers existing
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24. Condensation barrier added
New standing seam roof

25. Standing seam panels, attached with clips.

26. Conversion: Existing building

27. $20./sf: Miller Buildings

28. Renovations: Interior upgrades
Diamond plate corner
guards and kick-plates.

30. Repairs
• Jamb replacement
• Corner repairs
• Trim damage
• Roof damage
• Graffiti removal
• Snow/Ice damage, plow damage
• Rust and corrosion repair

31. Steel Building Repairs: Piers “Old School”
Steel pier: Circa 1977,
rusted from salting for 33
winters.

32. Steel Building Repairs: Piers “Old School”
Rusted structural steel has been removed and replaced, bolted into
place, primer has been applied, ready for field paint. Cost $ 75. to $
125./ pier replacement.

33. Steel Building Repairs: Piers “Old School”
“Multi-Rib” header/jamb system, cheap to build, a challenge to repair…

34. Steel Building Repairs: Jambs: Modern design
Snow plow damage

35. Steel Building Repairs: Jambs
Galvanized structural jambs, pre-painted jamb cover. Simple to replace, no
painting, no welding…$30./jamb cover
Jamb covers installed.
Before installing jamb covers…

36. Converting existing outdoor portable
storage to climate controlled space…
•New Insulated roof
•New insulated walls
•New entrance doors
•HVAC System
•Lighting, electric, alarms…
•Increased revenue
•Engineering?

37. New retrofit roofing structure allows for a continuous 70’
single slope roof, enclosing the existing structures, and the
space between the buildings.

38. 70’ standing seam roof sheets cover all (6) buildings

39. New insulated wall system will allow for a perimeter
hallway to access the existing units.

43. Steel Building Repairs: Corner damage
Steel building components are simple to repair.
Miller Buildings, Inc. Est. 1976

45. Steel Building Repairs: Trim damage
20’ Rake Trim: $56.
1 Downspout: $30.

46. Vandalism NEW: Roof, walls, insulation, framed openings
65’x130’x21’ $ 65,000. or $7.70/sf
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47. Reconfigurations: Adjusting the mix…
Miller Buildings, Inc. Est. 1976

48. Reconfigurations
Convert outside access units
into indoor climate controlled
units.
Recessed entry area

49. Reconfigurations
Convert indoor access
LARGE units into small
units. Increase revenue

50. Reconfigurations: Adding small units (outside)

51. Reconfigurations

52. Upgrades and preventative measures…
Upgrades: Mansards, Canopies, Parapet
walls.
Preventative measures: Clean gutters,
heat tape, snow-guards, Bollards,
smoke detectors, heat detectors, fire
extinguishers.
Damage: Fire, Flood, Mud, Wind, Snow,
Directional signs, one-way striping,
reflective bollard covers.
Miller Buildings, Inc. Est. 1976

53. Mansard structures

54. Canopy structures

55. Parapet walls

56. Vertical mansard

57. Gutters must to be
cleaned!
…wrong length screws trap leaves.

58. Prevent ice dams with
snow Guards and heat
cables.
$4./lf to $6./lf
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59. Wood wedged between purlin and insulation , causing
roof damage!

60. Natural disasters
Endwall failure: Hurricane
Roof failure: Blizzard
Mudslide
Tornado

61. Fire damage

63. Fire damage

64. Wind Damage

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67. Poor roof design: (18 years later) Failure and complete loss,
damage to stored goods.

68. Fire Restoration: Roof
replacement, Door and
filler replacement, trim
replacement, new
insulation, new partitions.

69. Solar…Easy ?

70. • Solar equipment may add 3#/sf to 7#/sf
• Most buildings, are designed to allow an additional 3#/sf collateral
load. Many buildings are NOT designed for additional loads.
• Solar equipment set on an angle, will effect the wind load, possible
uplift issues may arise.
• Any equipment attached to a roof panel will void the warranty
• Standing seam Roof panels have a 20 to 30 year life. Solar panels are
forecast to last 30 years.
• Unbalanced snow drifting can be dangerous. Hire an engineer.

71. Renovations, Repairs, Reconfigurations: Steel Buildings
Louis Gilmore: Miller Buildings Inc. LouisGilmore@MillerBldgs.com
1408 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
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