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Project Spotlight
Model Linen
Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply Facility
When Model Linen needed to upgrade their facility, they chose a pre-engineered steel building system from Western Steel Buildings paired with insulated metal wall panels (IMPs) for superior performance. The design features an 18,500 sq ft main building (100′ × 160′ gable) and an attached 50′ × 50′ single-slope structure, all with a 26′ eave height.
The facility’s advanced envelope, including IMP wall panels and a standing-seam roof, delivers exceptional energy efficiency and climate control—ideal for textile operations. This project demonstrates how Western Steel’s steel-building systems and IMP solutions provide durable, efficient warehouse and processing space for industrial clients.
Project Scope & Scale
- Use: Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply Facility
- Building Size: 18,500 sq ft (100′ × 160′ gable) + 50′ × 50′ single-slope attachment
- Frame Type: Pre-engineered steel building
- Wall System: Insulated Metal Panels (IMP)
- Roof System: Standing-seam metal roof
- Eave Height: 26′
Key Challenges
- Upgrading to a modern facility with superior insulation and envelope performance.
- Choosing a structural system suited for industrial textile processing with wash-down and moisture exposure.
- Ensuring a robust design that supports heavy laundry equipment loads and efficient interior layout.
- Delivering fast construction to minimize downtime for a critical operations upgrade.
Solution / Approach
- Selected a pre-engineered steel building system with IMP walls for high thermal performance and durability.
- Designed a gable plus attached single-slope layout for flexible processing and storage space.
- Included a standing-seam roof to enhance weather protection and lifespan.
- Crafted the building envelope to be washable, moisture-resistant, and low-maintenance for laundry operations.
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Unique Features
- IMP wall panels provide a clean, non-porous surface ideal for textile and wash-operation environments.
- Single-slope attachment allows expansion without disrupting the main facility workflow.
- Standing-seam roof supports long-term durability and minimal maintenance.
- Pre-engineered steel structure enables high-quality construction with reduced lead time.
Building Specifications
- Structure: Pre-engineered steel building
- Main Building Size: 18,500 sq ft (100′ × 160′ gable)
- Attachment: 50′ × 50′ single-slope building
- Eave Height: 26′
- Wall System: Insulated Metal Panels (IMP)
- Roof System: Standing-seam metal roof
- Roof Slope: 1:12
Sustainability / Compliance
- IMP system enhances energy efficiency with high R-value and moisture resistance.
- Steel framing supports a long service life and reduces material waste over time.
- Building design meets industrial code requirements for textile and laundry operations.
- Low-maintenance envelope supports reduced operational costs.
Results & Benefits
- A modern facility delivering improved insulation, process layout, and durability.
- Enhanced operational workflow for laundry supply chain and textile processing.
- Reduced maintenance and long-term lifecycle costs thanks to steel and IMP systems.
- Achieved faster build-out and lower disruption by choosing a pre-engineered solution.
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