Optimizing Envelope Performance for Urban Storage
This Extra Space Storage facility in Providence, Rhode Island, reflects the evolving demands of modern commercial storage. It combines secure, interior-access units with energy-conscious design. The project features a high-efficiency building envelope built with Norbec’s Norex-L insulated metal panels. These panels contribute to thermal control, support wider girt spacing to reduce framing requirements, and offer reliable air and water protection through a pressure-equalized joint system.
High-Performance Envelope with Norex-L Panels
Specified at 3 inches thick, Norex-L insulated metal panels deliver an effective R-value of approximately R24 at 75°F mean temperature. The closed-cell polyisocyanurate insulation and continuous panel design help support consistent interior climate conditions, which are essential in storage environments where temperature and humidity control protect stored items.
All of Norbec’s exterior panels, including Norex-L, feature a pressure-equalized rainscreen joint. This built-in system protects against air and water infiltration through superior sealing and pressure balancing, enhancing overall building envelope performance.
Aesthetic and Functional Versatility
The facade features a visually striking composition using alternating vertical panels in Regent Gray and Pewter, creating a clean, contemporary rhythm across the elevations. A combination of Micro Rib and Silkline Plus profiles adds subtle texture while maintaining a sleek and professional appearance. The vertical orientation of the panels emphasizes the building’s height and complements the stacked-glass corner tower, which brings light into the facility and serves as a visual anchor.
A Proven Strategy for Energy-Conscious Storage Design
This project illustrates how insulated metal panels can provide a durable, visually cohesive, and performance-oriented solution for climate-controlled storage applications. For architects, contractors, and developers aiming to meet energy and envelope performance goals, Norex-L panels offer a dependable system that combines thermal efficiency, clean design, and ease of installation.
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