How 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[…]

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Metal Building Bolt Tightening

Bolts are used on all metal buildings. So whether you are a general contractor or a DIY-er, bolts are important to your metal building makeup. Bolts make connections in both primary and secondary framing members. These bolts might differ in[…]

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Connecting the Pieces with Frame Connections

We’ve discussed metal building framing and given an overview of general framing. Now, let’s dive into a little more detail about frame connections and discuss the technical terms. Don’t worry! We can help get you up to speed to speak[…]

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Steel Buildings vs. Tubular Buildings

Over the years, we’ve received a couple of inquiries on tubular buildings. Heritage does not sell tubular buildings. Curious as to what a tubular building is and what Heritage steel buildings are made of? Read on to find out more![…]

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Bolt-Up vs. Weld-Up Metal Buildings

If you are looking to build a steel building, you've probably come across the words "bolt-up" and "weld-up" in your metal building research. Do you know the difference between a bolt-up steel building and a weld-up steel building? How do[…]

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Metal Building Framing System Overview – Main, Endwall Frames & Secondary Framing

In our last blog post, we discussed the different framing systems of a steel building. However, it might be helpful to give a frame overview of the parts that make up these framing systems. Your contractor may allude to some[…]

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Steel Building Framing Systems

When planning the layout of your steel building, one of the factors to consider is framing. While it may not be top of mind, providing your project consultant with a few important details can help determine what custom frame option[…]

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