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CLASSIC BUILDING
Classic Butler Building System
Since 1901, Butler Manufacturing has built a reputation as the leading producer of steel building systems that hold up for decades and still look the part. The Classic Butler Building brings that same engineering to a faster, more competitive price point without cutting corners on quality. Whether you need storage, production space, or a retail or commercial building, the Classic system is built to match your project and your timeline.
How Fast Can You Get a Classic Butler Building?
The Classic Butler Building System comes in two tiers, depending on the delivery timeline you need and the features you want built in. Tier I is built for speed. Tier II is built for flexibility. Both carry the same Butler manufacturing standard behind them.
Speed delivered with discipline
Whether you’re constructing a new facility or expanding an existing one, the Butler Classics Program provides a streamlined approach for projects with clearly defined building requirements.
By aligning project scope, engineering, and fabrication early in the process, Butler helps move your metal building project forward more efficiently while maintaining the quality, craftsmanship, and long-term performance expected from a Butler Building. This approach can support a wide range of building sizes and applications when project requirements allow for a more streamlined path from design to completion.
Built on Discipline Proven in Execution
Durability You Can Trust
Every Butler Building is engineered with high-performance steel systems built for lasting strength, reliability, and performance. Designed to withstand demanding conditions, Butler Buildings help minimize maintenance needs while preserving structural integrity and dependable performance for years to come.
Skilled Builders, Reliable Results
The Butler Builder® Network connects you with experienced professionals who understand Butler Building systems and the demands of modern construction. Working to established Butler standards, Butler Builders help deliver each project with efficiency, consistency, and attention to detail while maintaining the quality and craftsmanship expected from a Butler Building.
Expedited Delivery
For time-sensitive projects with clearly defined requirements, Butler provides a structured approach designed to support a more efficient path to completion. By aligning project scope, engineering, and fabrication early, qualifying projects can move forward with greater efficiency while maintaining the quality and performance expected from a Butler Building.
Tier I Classic Building: Fast Delivery, Straightforward Design
Tier I Classic buildings can be delivered in as little as six weeks, with a streamlined set of design options that keep lead times short. You get multiple roof slopes, widths, and heights, a choice of two wall panel systems in a range of colors, and a solid lineup of accessories to make the building functional from day one.
Tier I System Parameters:
- Quarter twelve to four twelve roof slope
- Straight or tapered columns
- Rod, portal frame, or diaphragm bracing options
- Energy efficient Butlerib II EX and Shadowall EX wall systems in standard colors and gauges
- Butlerib II or MR 24 roof panels in standard colors and gauges
- Butlerib II or Shadowall wall panels in standard colors and gauges
- At or below eave canopies
- Standard trims and accessories available
Tier II Classic Building: More Design Flexibility
When your project needs more than the Tier I baseline, Tier II opens up a wider set of options, including rooftop units, partitions, and insulated metal panels, so the building can be shaped around your exact operational needs.
Tier II System Parameters:
- Straight or tapered columns
- Eave heights from 10 feet to 30 feet, with high eave single slope up to 35 feet maximum
- Multiple units allowed at or below eave
- At or below eave canopies at end walls
- Wind loaded partitions with skirt walls
- Rod, portal frame, or diaphragm bracing options
- Available stand alone Express Mezzanine with integrated stairs and railings
- Energy efficient Butlerib II EX and Shadowall EX wall systems in standard colors and gauges
- Butlerib II or MR 24 roof panels in standard colors and gauges
- Butlerib II or Shadowall wall panels in standard colors and gauges
- TextureWall and Butler Thermawall insulated wall panels in standard colors and gauges
- Butler LitePanel translucent roof and wall panels available
- Traditional wainscot up to 8 feet
- Standard trims and accessories available
Comparing Tier I and Tier II Classic Buildings
| Feature | Tier I | Tier II |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery timeline | As little as six weeks | Longer, based on configuration |
| Eave height range | Standard | 10 to 30 feet, up to 35 feet single slope |
| Design flexibility | Streamlined | Full range, including mezzanine and partitions |
| Insulated wall panels | Not included | TextureWall and Thermawall available |
| Best for | Simple, fast turnaround projects | Complex or larger scale projects |
Why Choose AM Star
Whichever path you choose, AM Star backs it with 30+ years of experience and a warranty covering [structural/paint/roof terms — still needed]. Our team can walk you through DIY feasibility for your specific building, or connect you with a trusted install crew if you’d rather hand it off entirely.
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Pro Desk Expert Line: (559) 428-8537
Toll Free Builder Line: (888) 374-2326
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Available 7 Days a Week from 8am to 5pm and Evenings by Appointment.
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