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How Can You Increase Load Capacity on Existing Buildings? With Charlie Smith | McElroy Metal ep. 53

In this episode of Building with Metal, McElroy Metal’s Charlie Smith shares practical insights on how to safely increase the load capacity of existing buildings. From engineering considerations and framing techniques to panel selection and recover strategies, Charlie explains how to balance performance, safety, and cost when modifying existing structures. 0:00 – Introduction: Charlie Smith’s 35+ year background in metal roofing manufacturing and leadership at McElroy Metal. 2:30 – Panel Systems: Comparing symmetrical standing seams to double-lock systems; focus on the 50-year Galvalume warranty and ease of repair. 6:00 – Structural Needs: Why buildings require extra load capacity, specifically for steel deck and open purlin constructions. 10:00 – Strength Upgrades: Methods for increasing structural integrity via internal purlins, top-side retrofit systems, and wind-load grids. 15:00 – Recover vs. Tear-off: The advantages of over-roofing, including zero operational downtime and bypassing R30 energy code mandates. 20:00 – Roof Hugger System: Introduction to the system’s structural testing and its ability to quantify roof enhancement. 26:00 – Standing Seam ID: How to identify high-floating vs. low-floating seams using interior inspections and drill tests. 32:00 – Case Study: Solving an 8-lb capacity deficiency at a PA military facility without halting operations. 38:00 – Metal vs. EPDM: Comparing tall clip recover systems to membrane alternatives and managing water channelization. 43:00 – Closing Advice: Final tips for owners planning a recover project and contact details. 👉 Subscribe for more insights from McElroy Metal! 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://tr.ee/eb4MHY Apple Podcasts: https://tr.ee/XW2ag7 iHeart: https://tr.ee/ibu4Vw Pocket Casts: https://tr.ee/MDBDoN Podtail: https://tr.ee/alWYgY Spreaker: https://tr.ee/nC5MR2 Amazon Music: https://tr.ee/pY2pYz Audible: https://tr.ee/CSJl52 #McElroyMetal #BuildingWithMetal #CharlieSmith #StructuralEngineering #BuildingRehab #RoofRecover #MetalRoofing #EngineeringSolutions #BuildingInnovation #RoofDesign #ConstructionIndustry