MCRMA produces a range of publications designed to educate specifiers and contractors alike on metal building envelope design, the systems available, their application, superior life expectancy and unrivalled value over other material alternatives. All MCRMA publications are free to download.
The guidance documents below set out to answer some of the frequently asked questions relating to building envelope systems and their components. The documents cover a wide range of topics including working at heights, CE marking, installation of purlins and side rails, CDM regulations and non-fragility. A list of guidance documents can be downloaded here.
The technical design guides are available primarily as a reference resource and will prove particularly useful to specifiers who need to check on metal building envelope specifications of the last 25 years.
MCRMA has published a new Advice Note AN 09 The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2021 Guidance. This advice note addresses ambiguities in the new Approved Document AD-L Volume 2 Buildings other than dwellings which MCRMA has identified in comparison with previous versions of the Approved Documents.
GD 41 Wind loading for metal roofing & cladding – protocol for calculations
GD40 Understanding membranes in ventilated rainscreen facades – CPD APPROVED
GD39 Sustainability and durability of metal roofing and cladding systems
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GD38 Over-roofing guidance document
GD37 Sealing of end laps details in metal wall cladding constructions
GD36 Cavity barriers for ventilated rainscreen facades – CPD APPROVED
GD35 Aesthetics: Assessment and evaluation of cosmetic imperfections or damage – CPD APPROVED
GD34 The definition of cladding within the construction sector – CPD APPROVED
GD32 Self drilling fastener installation tools
GD29 Manufacturing tolerances for profiled metal roof and wall cladding – CPD APPROVED
GD28 Mineral wool insulation installation: best practice design guide – CPD APPROVED
GD27 Installed tolerances: best practice design guide – CPD APPROVED
GD26 Executive Summary. Aluminium fabrications: a guide to good practice
GD26 Aluminium fabrications: a guide to good practice – CPD APPROVED
GD25 MCRMA statement on CE marking of roof walkway products
GD24 Installation of purlins and side rails – CPD APPROVED
GD23 Inspection checklist for metal-based roofing and cladding systems
GD22 Installing renewables on metal roofs: a checklist
GD21 Thermal performance of buildings: non-domestic construction
GD20 Serviceability states and deflection criteria guidance – CPD APPROVED
GD19 Effective sealing of end lap details in metal roofing constructions – CPD APPROVED
GD18 Guidance to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
GD17 A guide to site installation of insulated roof panels – CPD APPROVED
GD16 Guidance for snow loading on cladding – CPD APPROVED
GD15 Guidance for wind loadings on roof and wall cladding – CPD APPROVED
GD14 Guidance on fastener specification
GD13 Non fragility of roofs: a checklist
GD12 Composite flooring systems: sustainable construction solutions
GD11 Fixings and fastenings for rainscreen systems
GD10 Working at Heights: a fall prevention and safety checklist – CPD APPROVED
GD09 Fall protection anchorage standards, EN795 2012 and CE marking
GD08 An introductory guide to rainscreen support systems
GD07 Installation and quality of workmanship
GD06 CE marking of construction products
GD05 CE marking Q&As download document
GD04 MCRMA advice on retention of title clauses
GD03 Guidance note on building regulations compliance
GD02 Guidance on industry guarantees and warranties
GD01 Built up systems and spacer stability
Note:
All guidance documents are subject to regular review and updating. It is the reader’s responsibility to ensure that they are using the latest version of any given publication. Readers are also advised that the MCRMA web site is the definitive source of reference for guidance documents and external web sites which host MCRMA publications should be treated with caution.
Manufacturers are best placed to offer advice about their particular products and their published data should be closely adhered to; as any variation from their data during the design or construction process could result in the component or system failing prematurely or not complying with the guarantee or warranty conditions. Any uncertainty about the use or application of a product or system should be referred back to the manufacturer for detailed written advice.