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Questions to Ask a Metal Building Supplier
Buying a metal building is a significant investment. It’s important to do your research before making a purchase to ensure you receive a high-quality product from a reputable supplier. Here are a few questions to ask metal building suppliers. How[…]
Read MoreChoosing Insulation For Your Metal Building
After deciding to purchase a metal building, you’ll have to decide whether or not to insulate and what type of insulation to use. This decision can be crucial to improve interior comfort and preserve the structural integrity of your building[…]
Read MoreHow to Prepare a Metal Building Site
To ensure the success of your metal building project, there's one important thing to consider before the erection process begins: site preparation. A properly prepared installation site is crucial to create a strong foundation and ensure that your building is[…]
Read MoreSteel Building Snow Loads – Part 2: Design and Removal Considerations
Snow and ice are typical during winter in many areas of the country. While common, it's unwise to overlook the devastating effects they can have on building structures. In Part One of this blog series, we reviewed steel building snow[…]
Read MoreSteel Building Snow Loads – Part 1: Understanding Load Limits
Winter is upon us and many have already seen snowfall this season. This weather doesn’t just impact road conditions and thermostat temperatures. Buildings and their roofs are also affected by snow and ice accumulation. For those living in snow-prone areas,[…]
Read MoreGalvalume: Protecting and Preserving Steel
Paint systems certainly play a role in protecting steel building panels from damaging elements. However, the coating between those paint systems and the steel substrate of the panels is arguably more important. In this post, we’ll review Galvalume—the industry-leading steel[…]
Read MoreAdvantages of Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Offering unique benefits, pre-engineered metal buildings are a cost-efficient alternative to conventional metal building applications. They can help ensure all local code and load requirements are met, streamline vendor management and optimize construction schedules to save time, money and hassle[…]
Read MoreThe Cost of Steel Buildings
When you consider purchasing a steel building, the first question that may come to mind is, “How much does a steel building cost?” Many people then think, “I don’t want to get ripped off!” or “I want to do this as[…]
Read MoreBuilding for Extreme Weather Part 2: Maintenance Considerations
In part one of this blog series, we reviewed how preventing extreme weather damage starts before construction even begins. While designing for extreme weather certainly helps prevent damage, proper maintenance is just as important. Read on for practical maintenance tips[…]
Read MoreBuilding for Extreme Weather Part 1: Engineering and Construction
The damage extreme weather events can do is well documented. From torrential downpours to the high, gusting winds of tropical storms and hurricanes, extreme weather poses a significant threat to building structures—regardless of the material they’re built with. While the[…]
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