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Widespan Structural System


Widespan™ Structural System combines the practicality of a rigid frame with virtually unlimited design flexibility.


  • Features & Benefits
  • CAD Details
  • Specification
  • Video

Features & Benefits

  • The most basic and versatile of Butler’s structural systems
  • Easily facilitates expansions or extensions
  • Can accommodate eave heights and roof slopes from 1/4”:12” or greater
  • Acrylic-coated galvanized C/Z structural members add durability and reduce maintenance
  • Available in three framing options

—Clearspan framing systems allow for maximum use of interior space, with bay
    spacing from 16 to 30 feet
—Modular framing systems are designed to minimize interior columns and are
    available in widths from 60 to 300 feet with interior modules from 20 to 80 feet
—WX framing systems provide additional space for extensions or expansions and are
    available in widths up to 60 feet

Ideal uses:

  • Manufacturing plants
  • Warehouses
  • Truck terminals
  • Retail stores
  • Office complexes

CAD Details

The common cross-sections and details include more than 100 typical sections which clearly demonstrate how Butler structural systems integrate with metal, tilt-up, masonry or precast concrete walls. A number of common roof and base condition details are also included. All details are provided in .pdf and .dwg downloadable format for your convenience.

Specification

Downloads
  • Product Spec – CSI format Canadian version
  • Product Spec – CSI format U.S. version

Butler is dedicated to providing designers the tools needed to incorporate Butler systems into any building design. Our online Design and Selection Guide provides AutoCAD-compatible architectural details and Word-formatted product specifications.

Video

The Butler 60-second commercial premiering on business-oriented networks in the US and Canada, Spring 2011. Examples of a variety of Butler projects are shown in this fast-spaced commercial, designed to show building owners how they can benefit from the power of a local Butler Builder® combined with an international manufacturer of pre-engineered metal building systems.
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The IAS accredited Butler Guarded Hot Box is a state-of-the-art design that can accommodate 8' x 10' roof or wall sections fitted with up to 300 sensors to accurately measure temperature, humidity and air flow.
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Product Snapshot


The Widespan structural system allows you to maximize the functionality and productivity of your building’s interior space.

More Butler Structural Systems


  • Widespan Structural System
  • Landmark™ 2000 Structural System
  • Multi-Story Structural System
  • Hardwall Structural System
  • Self-Storage Building System
  • Small Space / Panl-Line Building System
  • Hybrid Building Solutions
  • Heavy Structures
  • Classic II™ Building System

Videos

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The Butler 60-second commercial premiering on business-oriented networks in the US and Canada, Spring 2011. Examples of a variety of Butler projects are shown in this fast-spaced commercial, designed to show building owners how they can benefit from the power of a local Butler Builder® combined with an international manufacturer of pre-engineered metal building systems.

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The IAS accredited Butler Guarded Hot Box is a state-of-the-art design that can accommodate 8' x 10' roof or wall sections fitted with up to 300 sensors to accurately measure temperature, humidity and air flow.

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