Progress at the new Boardsort facility has been anything but slow. We’ve now reached a major milestone in the construction process: the building is officially topped. The structural steel is fully enclosed, the walls and roof are complete, and the insulation has been installed—transforming the site from an exposed frame into a true enclosed structure.
Inside, the most striking change is overhead. The roof and wall system has been lined with approximately 12 inches of fiberglass insulation, installed between the exterior metal panels and an interior vapor-control membrane. This type of insulation system is common in large pre-engineered steel buildings because it offers an excellent balance of thermal performance, durability, and speed of installation. The fiberglass traps air within its fibers, dramatically slowing heat transfer, while the membrane controls condensation—an important consideration in Ohio’s climate, where cold winters meet warm, moisture-laden indoor air. Together, these layers will help keep the building warmer in winter, cooler in summer, and far more energy-efficient year-round.
The next phase will bring the carpenters on site to begin framing the interior spaces. This includes the construction of the office areas, employee lounge, and restrooms—turning what is currently a vast open shell into a functional workplace. At the same time, plans are moving forward to install a permanent interior fence system. This barrier will divide a large customer access area from the main processing floor, ensuring a safe environment by keeping visitors separated from heavy equipment, moving material, and forklift traffic.
From the outside, the building has taken on its final form. The green steel siding now wraps the entire structure, giving it a clean, finished appearance and making its scale unmistakable. Set high along one wall, you’ll notice a row of windows—these are not decorative. They mark the location of the second-floor mezzanine, where our administrative offices will be built. From that elevated level, staff will have a clear view overlooking the main work area below, allowing operations and administration to stay visually and operationally connected.
Reaching this stage is significant. With the building fully enclosed and insulated, work can continue efficiently regardless of weather, and the focus now shifts inward—toward finishes, systems, and the spaces where people will work every day. The shell is complete, the structure is protected, and the project is clearly moving from construction to completion.