FAQs Archive - Freeman Building Systems

Q: What is the difference between General Contracting and Construction Management?

With Commercial General Construction, Freeman is hired after your design is finalized to execute the build based on fixed-price bids. With Commercial Construction Management, we act as your trusted advisor from the very beginning—collaborating during the pre-construction phase to oversee budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor selection to maximize efficiency before ground is even broken.

Q: Can Freeman Building Systems help our project achieve LEED certification?

Yes. Freeman Building Systems coordinates directly with LEED Certified Professionals to design and construct highly efficient, optimized facilities. Our sustainable building practices, resource management, and use of eco-friendly materials—such as high-recycled Butler steel—contribute points directly toward the USGBC LEED® certification process.

Q: How does a Butler® Building System make commercial construction more sustainable?

We partner with Butler® Building Systems to make sustainable commercial building highly affordable. Butler pre-engineered steel buildings are constructed using up to 74% recycled steel and are 100% recyclable. Additionally, systems like the Butler MR-24® roof feature energy-efficient cool roofs that can reduce structural energy costs by up to 40% due to superior solar reflectance.

Q: What are the benefits of using a single-source design-build contractor?

Choosing a single-source design-build contractor like Freeman Building Systems unifies the design and construction phases under one contract. This team-based approach eliminates communication gaps between architects and builders, accelerates project timelines, reduces administrative burdens, and prevents unexpected cost overruns for commercial clients.

Q: What areas in Northeast Ohio does Freeman Building Systems serve for commercial construction?

Freeman Building Systems provides commercial general contracting, design-build, and construction management services across Northeast Ohio, including Wooster, Akron, Canton, Mansfield, and surrounding communities. We specialize in building and renovating industrial facilities, retail spaces, and corporate offices throughout the region.

Q: Does a Butler roof system help lower energy bills?

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.

Q: How long does a Butler® MR-24® roof actually last?

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.

Q: Can we install a new Butler roof over our existing, leaking roof?

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.

Q: What kind of warranties come with these roofing systems?

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.

Q: How does a metal roof handle Northeast Ohio’s heavy snow and ice?

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.

FAQs

What is the difference between General Contracting and Construction Management?

Can Freeman Building Systems help our project achieve LEED certification?

How does a Butler® Building System make commercial construction more sustainable?

What are the benefits of using a single-source design-build contractor?

What areas in Northeast Ohio does Freeman Building Systems serve for commercial construction?

Does a Butler roof system help lower energy bills?

How long does a Butler® MR-24® roof actually last?

Can we install a new Butler roof over our existing, leaking roof?

What kind of warranties come with these roofing systems?

How does a metal roof handle Northeast Ohio’s heavy snow and ice?

fbs@freemanbuilding.com

330-264-3424

580 Venture Blvd., Wooster, Ohio 44691

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fbs@freemanbuilding.com

330-264-3424 (Wooster)
419-524-3600 (Mansfield)
Fax : 330-263-6611

580 Venture Blvd.
Wooster, Ohio 44691

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FAQs

freemanbuildingsystems

330-264-3424 (Wooster) 419-524-3600 (Mansfield) Fax : 330-263-6611

freemanbuildingsystems

330-264-3424 (Wooster)
419-524-3600 (Mansfield)
Fax : 330-263-6611