Growing soccer scene scores with metal panels

By Dani Sheehan.

With a mean age of just more than 23 years, this college town needed to meet the demands of increasing interest in recreational practice and playing spaces.

Auburn, Alabama, is a city on the rise. With its population nearly doubling since 2000 and a strong demand for recreational facilities as a college town, the city has made a serious investment in its parks and sports infrastructure. Part of this expansion was the newly upgraded soccer complex, an impressive facility designed to accommodate Auburn’s love for the world’s most popular sport. When it came to choosing materials that could match both the aesthetic and performance needs of the project, PAC-CLAD metal panels were a clear winner.

Designed by Chambliss King Architects and installed by Metal Roofing Solutions, the new soccer and multipurpose complex embraces a clean, industrial-inspired look that celebrates Auburn’s agricultural roots. The exterior walls are clad in ½-inch PAC-CLAD Corrugated panels in a sleek Silver finish, totaling 13,450 square feet. These panels not only provide a contemporary aesthetic but also deliver long-term durability in the face of Alabama’s varied climate.

For the roof, the project team chose Tite-Loc Plus panels, with 20,000 square feet of Bone White, 24-gauge steel providing both strength and weather resistance. The standing seam design ensures long-lasting protection against heavy rains, high winds and intense sunlight – all key considerations for a facility that will be used year-round.

With four new artificial turf fields, an indoor court and a modern support building featuring retail space and restrooms, this $8 million soccer expansion will serve athletes and fans alike. And thanks to the PAC-CLAD metal panels, it’s a project designed to stand strong for decades, proving that quality materials make all the difference.

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