Steel Siding & Cladding


About the CSSBI & this Website

The Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute (CSSBI) is Canada’s foremost authority on sheet steel, its products, and its many applications. We are an industry association responsible for the development and dissemination of industry standards. A source for technical information and resources, we provide expert guidance to the general public and sheet steel manufacturers alike.

Always at the forefront of current designs and product technologies, our Institute provides the technical guidance architects, designers, engineers, and builders need to achieve structurally sound and ambitious designs with steel.

On this website you can access a multitude of technical resources as well as contact information for the many Canadian manufacturers of sheet steel building products who are members of the CSSBI.

The benefits of buying products manufactured by a CSSBI Member Company are:

  • You are purchasing a Canadian-manufactured product, and
  • The CSSBI requires all products produced by our members to meet minimum requirements for grade of steel, thickness, metallic coating and paint performance so you are guaranteed to get a quality product.

About Steel Siding and Cladding

There are different types of sheet steel wall assemblies ranging from the simplest single sheet walls found in agricultural buildings, to sophisticated composite panel assemblies. The wide variety of cladding profiles, paint systems and colours provides for complete architectural expression. Sheet steel wall assemblies are a durable and economical solution. The cavity can be sized to accommodate as much thermal insulation as required while maintaining the integrity of the building enclosure.

Click on the buttons below to either see a list of Steel Siding and Cladding Manufacturers or to access our technical resources.

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