Freeman Building Systems and Butler Manufacturing™
A Partnership Built on Excellence
At Freeman Building Systems, we are proud to partner with Butler® Manufacturing, a leader in innovative building solutions. Specializing in providing advanced steel building systems, Butler® Manufacturing, is known for their unmatched design flexibility, durability, and efficiency.
Freeman Building Systems + Butler® Manufacturing delivers high-quality, customized steel construction that stands the test of time.
The Local Advantage
Why Choose a Butler Builder® in Northeast Ohio?
The Local Advantage
Why Choose a Butler Builder® in Northeast Ohio?
Every commercial project demands precision, local accountability, and long-term reliability. As an authorized Butler Builder®, Freeman Building Systems combines decades of local Northeast Ohio construction experience with the world’s leading pre-engineered steel building technology.
We don’t just order parts; we align with your design intent early, reduce construction risks, and ensure your building is engineered to handle Ohio’s unpredictable weather for decades.
The Standout Option
The Industry Standard: The MR-24® Roof System
If you want a roof that minimizes maintenance, reduces unexpected repairs, and has a proven performance track record of 50+ years, there is only one choice.
The MR-24® Roof System is the industry’s first and most specified standing-seam metal roof system, with over 3 billion square feet installed worldwide.
360-Degree Pittsburgh Seam
| The final 180 degrees of the roof seam are mechanically rolled on-site, perfectly sealing out rain and snow like a tin can. |
| Designed for Thermal Movement |
Metal roofs expand and contract. The MR-24 clip allows the roof to move up to 2.5 inches without tearing or weakening fasteners.
| Factory-Punched Precision |
| Panels are pre-punched at the factory to guarantee perfect alignment and structurally sound installation by Freeman crews. |
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Energy Efficient & Green |
Drastically reduces utility costs and seamlessly integrates with high-efficiency insulation solutions.
Alternative Butler® Roofing Solutions
Versatile Options Tailored to Your Project
Every commercial building has unique architectural goals and budget constraints. Beyond the MR-24®, Freeman offers Butler’s complete line of high-performance roof systems:
Butlerib® II Roof System
VSR II™ Architectural Roof System
Retrofit & Reroofing
Is Your Current Commercial Roof Failing?
You don’t need a brand-new building to get a Butler® roof. Freeman Building Systems specializes in Retrofit Reroof Solutions. We can install a high-performance Butler metal roof directly over your existing failing flat or sloped roof.
- Avoid costly tear-offs and business downtime.
- Add decades of life to your building.
- Instantly improve your property’s insulation and energy efficiency.
Proof Points & Trust
- Engineering Precision: Factory-prepared parts mean zero guesswork on your job site.
- Decades of Performance: Systems engineered to perform for 25+ years.
- Single-Source Accountability: From design and Butler engineering to final local installation, Freeman handles it all.
Absolutely. Butler roofs can be heavily insulated using high-efficiency fiberglass blanket systems to achieve excellent R-values (thermal resistance). Additionally, the specialized roof coatings feature high solar reflectance, meaning they bounce intense heat away from your building in the summer. Local business owners frequently see a significant reduction in their monthly heating and cooling costs after switching to a Butler system.
While standard commercial roofs typically need replacement every 15 to 20 years, Butler’s premium MR-24® standing-seam system is engineered to last 25+ years. Because it is designed to move naturally with Ohio’s extreme seasonal temperature shifts without loosening its fasteners, it requires drastically less maintenance and outlasts standard metal or rubber roofs by decades.
Yes! Freeman Building Systems specializes in Butler’s Retrofit Roof Systems. We can build a custom steel framing system directly over your old, failing flat roof or metal roof and install a brand-new Butler roof right on top. This means your business can stay fully operational during installation, and you avoid the massive mess, high cost, and environmental footprint of tearing off and disposing of your old roof.
Because Butler roof systems are engineered to the highest possible standards and installed by certified Butler Builders® like Freeman, they come with industry-leading warranties. We offer comprehensive, long-term weathertightness warranties (often up to 25 years or more depending on the specific system configuration), giving you total peace of mind that your investment is completely protected.
The MR-24® system handles it perfectly because of how its seams are constructed. Standard metal roofs rely on screws that pierce the panels, creating thousands of tiny holes where freezing ice and snow melt can easily seep in. The MR-24® has no external punctures. The panels are mechanically rolled together right on your job site into a 360-degree double-lock seam, effectively sealing out ice, driving rain, and standing water like a giant tin can.
Don’t risk your construction projects being way behind schedule, over budget, and under managed.
The design/build process, if managed improperly, can be frustrating – with lack of communication, missed deadlines and increased budget.
In partnership with Butler®, we deliver:
General Construction
Design/Build
Construction Management
Build Green
General Construction
Design/Build
Construction Management
Build Green
General Construction
Design/Build
Construction Management
