The Brand of Choice

Nucor Building Systems, a division

of Nucor Corporation, is one of the
most flexible and diverse building
manufacturers in operation today.
Nucor Corporation is a Fortune 500
Company, producing steel and steel
products. Nucor has been heavily
involved in industrial & commercial
projects for many years and has
earned a reputation for providing
the highest quality products and an
outstanding record for customer
satisfaction. Complete metal building packages can be customized and combined with other materials such as
storefront glass and masonry to produce a cost effective, aesthetically sound building designed for your special
requirements.
As a custom manufacturer, Nucor Building Systems produces a wide array of structural systems including: clearspan
rigid frame, modular rigid frame, tapered beam, and lean-to. All are available in standard or long span options. Crane
support systems and mezzanines can also be included as part of the complete building package. Your Nucor building
can be designed to virtually any desired dimension to achieve the optimal solution for your building requirements.

Nucor Building Systems is IAS AC 472 accredited. IAS (International Accreditation Service) in
cooperation with the MBMA, is a high quality standard certification program written specifically
for the metal building industry. AC 472 consists of three parts: structural, cold formed, and
design, and encompasses all manufacturing practices and engineering common to the pre-
engineered metal building manufacturing industry.

Professional Engineering Services

Nucor Building Systems is a metal building
systems manufacturer incorporating
the latest engineering knowledge in the
industry today. A full staff of in-house
engineers and detailing personnel ensure
prompt and efficient consideration of all
design needs.
All engineering follows industry
specifications and standards published
by the American Iron and Steel Institute,
Factory Mutual, and the Metal Building
Manufacturers Association.
All buildings are designed and certified by company registered professional engineers in accordance with the
loading information specified to Nucor on the signed Nucor Order Documents and in compliance with the
MBMA. Engineering services and products can also be provided for second-story floors, mezzanines, crane bays,
and other building accessories.
 Your Custom Designed Building
Nucor Building Systems will custom design your
facility. Your design criteria will be specified
by your local project engineer of record and
communicated on the Nucor Order Documents.
The project engineer of record must be
knowledgeable regarding the geographical
area of the building site as well as the building’s
functional requirements.
All designs are in accordance with the MBMA
MetalBuilding Systems Manual and adhere to
your specified building code.

Primary Framing
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Clearspan - Rigid Frame (RCG)

5'-0" PURLI

This tapered member frame can be used in clearspan situations

EAVE HEIGHT
from 40 to 250 feet. It can be either gable or single slope. Common
roof slopes of 1/4 to 6 in 12 are offered. When large clearspan areas
are required for special industrial and commercial projects, the BUILDING WIDTH

Clearspan Frame type is typically the economical choice.

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TYPIC SPACING
5'-0"

Single Slope (RCS)

PURLIN

A single slope rigid frame is commonly used on retail centers

EAVE HEIGHT

or as a creative way of adding to an existing structure. Can be

used with either cold-form purlins or open web joists.
BUILDING WIDTH

Modular - Rigid Frame (RMG) and Single Slope (RMS)

The solid web rigid frame with interior columns provides multiple spans on wider buildings. It can be either gable
or single slope. This frame type is economical with individual spans of 30 to 80 feet and building widths from 60
feet to 300 feet or more. Roof slopes are 1/4 to 4 in 12. Modular frames can be used with either cold-form purlins
or open web joists.
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Lean-To (LCS) Tapered Beam (TCG)

The Lean-To frame joins to and is supported by a main Designed for maximum efficiency of interior space.
building frame. Common spans are 20 to 60 feet. The Suitable for all types of small buildings that require
lean-to differs from the single slope in that it must be clearspans from under 60’. Roof slopes of 1/4 to 1 in 12
supported on the high side by an adjoining available. Ideal for partitioning interior bays and small
building column. crane support systems.
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Nucor ClearBay® Roof Joist System
Nucor’s ClearBay system provides open
web joists designed to function as an inte-
gral part of the pre-engineered building.
ClearBay buildings with open web
joists offer fully bolted connections,
with the option of welding. Fully bolted
connections can lead to faster and easier
construction.
Our unique integration of joists with our
roof systems can result in less bridging, less
material, and lower in-place cost.

Long Span Open Web Joists

Long Span System
Joists are very suitable for the support of floors, roof decks, and standing seam roofs. Joists are generally more
economical when bay sizes are wider than 30 feet or when roof loads are excessive. “K” series joists are normally
used up to 60 feet, while the “LH” and “DLH” series
joists are normally used from 60 to 120 feet.
The Nucor CFR or a conventional roof option
is recommended for use with joist roof systems.
Open web steel joists are designed and fabricated
according to Steel Joist Institute specifications.

Hardwall Long Span System

Hardwall systems may be applied to a Nucor Long Span building when designed by the project engineer
of record. The perimeter is masonry or concrete and can be designed as load bearing or non-load bearing
shearwalls.
When designed as load bearing, the need for wall columns is eliminated, therefore offering more interior free
space. Roof diaphragm action, roof plane bracing, eave trusses, along with shearwalls are needed to
provide lateral stability for the structure.

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 Secondary Framing
Roof Structurals
Nucor Building Systems supplies either
cold-formed Zee section purlins or open
web bar joists. The decision on which
structural members to use is based
on the economy of each member,
the roof system used, the product
application, or by customer preference.

Nucor’s continuous purlin system meets the stringent requirements of the latest edition of the AISI specification.
Purlins of 12” depth are also available for some applications. Consult Nucor Building Systems for specifics.

Z purlin or open-web joist

Z or C eave strut

Z or C wall girt

Wall
Structurals Nucor Building Systems provides 8”, 10”, & 12” sidewall girts depending on wind
loading and column spacing. Sidewall girts can be designed for either inset or bypass applications. Bypass girts
offer the most economical sidewall design and are practical when walls are partially open for masonry.
Inset girts are a standard option on endwall conditions and allow for a more efficient use of interior space. The
1” offset prevents a sheeting bulge caused by the compression of insulation at the columns. Girts of 12” depth
are also available for some applications. Consult Nucor for specifications.

8" or 10" 1"

Bypass Girt Inset Girt

(Sidewall Standard) (Endwall Standard)

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Typical Structure Details
Bracing
Nucor Building Systems offers a variety of
bracing systems depending upon the type
of structure to be designed. A standard
rigid frame building will typically use rod
or cable bracing in the roof and walls.

Fascia
Fascias enhance the front or entrance areas
of buildings. A wide range of fascias are
designed by Nucor and can be found in the
Nucor Product & Engineering Manual. Nucor
fascias may be ordered with open or closed
soffits - closed with soffit is our standard
condition. Fascia sheeting materials may be
steel panel or other material not by Nucor.

Mezzanines
Mezzanines are also included in NBS design options.
Nucor Building Systems can provide your floor system
either free-standing or in conjunction with your metal
building frame.
Items offered by Nucor for mezzanines include
columns, beams, floor joists, bridging, floor decking,
and deck forming angle.
Miscellaneous steel for stairs, hand-rails, or slab design
is not offered by Nucor. Please refer to the Nucor
Product & Engineering Manual for more information.

Eave
/ Rake Extensions and Canopies Canopies and overhangs are available to
enhance the exterior appearance of your building. Canopies and eave/rake extensions offer a great aesthetic
as well as functional option. The following designs are most commonly used:

2'-0" or 4'-0"

2'-0" or 4'-0"
5'-0" or 10'-0"

Rake Extension Eave Extension Sidewall Eave Canopy Walkdoor Canopy

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 Nucor Roof Systems
Nucor Building Systems offers
one of the most versatile array of
roof choices available.

Choices range from our standard

Nucor Classic Roof to our state-
of-the-art standing seam roof
systems, which include the Nucor
CFR, Nucor Composite CFR, and
the Nucor VR-16 II vertical rib
system.

Nucor CFR™
Standing Seam Roof System
Maximum weather protection for low profile roof applications.
Nucor CFR and Nucor Composite CFR standing seam roof systems
are available in Galvalume® and standard Nucor colors. Other colors are
available upon request. Panel lengths of up to 54’-0” are available. UL90® or FM® ratings available upon request.
This 24 gauge panel offers 24” coverage with purlin spacing up to 5’-0” and joist spacing 5’-6”. See the UL
Building Materials Directory & Factory Mutual Approval Guide for more information.

Nucor VR16 II™

Vertical Rib Roof System
Mechanically seamed for a weathertight installation, the Nucor VR16 II
standing seam offers an attractive and versatile architectural roof system.
The back-to-back vertical rib offers easier installation at hips and valleys
than trapezoidal or corrugated roof panels. This is a 24 gauge panel with 16” of coverage (22 gauge is available
upon request). UL90 and FM ratings are available.

Nucor Classic Roof™

Nucor Classic Roof is available in a 26 gauge panel with 36” coverage.
It is available in Galvalume and Nucor standard colors. Other colors and
24 gauge are available upon special request. Nucor Classic Roof panels are a “tried and true” roof system for most
purlin applications. Purlin spacing to 5’-0” and joist spacing 5’-6”, deck as specified. UL90 Construction 176.

Panel Finish
Galvalume is one of the most trusted products on the market today, requires very little maintenance, and comes
with a 25 year material warranty. Painted roof and wall panels provided by NBS for exterior use are precision roll-
formed from pre-painted galvanized or Galvalume coils.
Finished material is subjected to stringent quality control tests including: physical bend and impact resistance, film
thickness, hardness, gloss and color. This process is time-tested and uses the industry proven Silicone Polyester
paint system. Silicone Polyester paint is a recognized standard of product quality for exterior building wall
systems. NBS also offers standard colors which use the PVDF® paint system. Warranties available upon request.

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Nucor Wall Systems
The wall systems offered by
Nucor allow the owner many
options for function as well as
appearance.
The panels shown are 26 gauge
with 36” of coverage, and are
available in a range of standard
colors. Special colors and gauges
are available upon request.
Nucor buildings also interface
well with masonry, precast
concrete, and tilt-up concrete.

Nucor Accent Wall™ (AW)

The architectural features of the Nucor Accent Wall make it
ideal for fascias and decorative wall designs. The recessed
fasteners provide a clean exterior appearance, and the deep rib configuration creates an attractive shadow pattern.
Fasteners for the Nucor Accent Wall panel are semi-concealed. This panel can accommodate up to 6” of insulation.

Nucor Classic Wall™ (CW)

The Nucor Classic Wall provides a strong, attractive wall panel
designed to compress up to 4” of insulation (6” is possible with
special care). This panel is ideal for commercial, community, agricultural, and industrial applications. The Nucor
Classic Wall offers what most builders, contractors, and owners have come to expect in a versatile and attractive
building system.

Nucor Reverse Classic™ (RC)

The Nucor Reverse Classic panel offers a rigid surface
designed to compress up to 6” of insulation without causing
unsightly bulges at the girt. Fasteners are semi-concealed, allowing attention to focus on the beauty of the
wall.

Nucor Liner Panel

Many times liner panels are specified to protect and to finish
the building interior. The 28 gauge Nucor Liner Panel is coated
with a white polyester paint system and is ideal for most liner conditions not exposed to weather. Where exposure
to the effects of weather is a requirement or other colors are requested, specify 26 gauge Nucor Classic Wall.

Galvalume® is a registered trademark of BIEC International, Inc. ; UL90® is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratory, Inc.; FM® is a registered
trademark of Factory Mutual, Inc. ; ClearBay® is a registered trademark of Nucor Buildings Group

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 Insulated Metal Panels
Insulated metal panels (IMP)offer
a clean, consistent and high-
quality appearance that will add
value to any building.
The remarkable light weight of
insulated panels also reduces
structural requirements and
installation costs.
Nucor’s insulated metal panels
incorporate a finished interior
liner, factory applied air and
vapor shield, insulated foam
core, and a finished exterior
weathering surface into a single
building unit.
Affordable, Attractive, and Easy to Install
Lightweight and simplified fastening systems deliver quick installation and reduce labor costs. Panels can be
installed in adverse weather conditions. A removable film prevents damage to the exterior during shipping and
installation. When it comes to your building, quality and affordability are essential... but so is attractiveness. Now,
with Nucor’s insulated metal panels,
you can easily meet your needs for a
durable, easily constructed, energy
efficient, attractive building system.

The Ultimate in Energy Efficiency

No cavities, no gaps, no crushed insulation, and no cold bridges equals 100% reliable thermal performance
and insulation continuity. No changes of R-value occurs when purlin and girt center dimensions are varied. The
insulation core is one of the most thermally effective insulants available today. Insulation values can be easily
increased by simply increasing thickness of the panels, and offer a significant improvement in air-tightness.

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 With four full-service plants and a sales office strategically located throughout the country,
Nucor Building Systems has the capacity to meet your needs.

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