Steel buildings are one of the most popular choices for people who want to put up their own storage buildings, garages, workshops and home offices. One of the biggest attractions for steel buildings is the fact that they’re touted as being easy to assemble. Many manufacturers and dealers offer steel building kits that can easily be assembled on site by a reasonably skilled home handyman. Some people, however, choose to have their steel building kit assembled on site by a contractor. Whichever you choose, these tips can help you put up your new steel building more quickly and easily.
Assembling steel buildings is relatively easy, but you have to keep in mind that the steel pieces are heavy. If you plan on assembling your steel building kit yourself, you’ll want to recruit at least one other person to help you with the heavy lifting. An extra person or two can help move the pieces of your building into place and hold them in place while you attach them to each other, then lift the walls and supports into place.
Even if you have a helper or two, you might consider renting a forklift from a local rental shop for a couple of days to help with erecting your building.
Lay out all of your pieces in advance to be sure that everything you need is included in your shipment. That will allow you to contact the manufacturer for any missing pieces before you need them, and lets you get to work on the other parts while you wait.
Assemble as many pieces on the ground as possible before moving them into place.
Follow the engineering and assembly plan exactly for best results. The assembly plan is designed to get your steel building up in the quickest and easiest way possible.
If you choose to hire a contractor to assemble your building, these tips can help ensure that you hire a contractor who is experienced and knowledgeable in assembling steel buildings.
Ask the manufacturer or dealer of your steel building kit for recommendations of contractors in your area. Many manufacturers have lists of contractors throughout the country who have experience with their products. That experience can shave hours off a construction project.
Check with friends, family and neighbors, especially those who have had steel buildings erected on their own properties. Don’t just ask for recommendations, ask about the experience – what was good and what was bad about it.
Ask any contractors you are considering for a list of references, and contact those references. If possible, ask if you can come see the work done by the contractor. That will tell you far more than the answers to any questions.
Ask for your contractor’s license number and check with your local city hall or building office to make sure that his license is current and has no complaints against it.
Ask to see your contractor’s insurance certificates for personal liability, worker’s compensation and property damage and make sure that they’re all current. The last thing you need is to find yourself liable for a work accident that happened on your property.
Steel buildings offer many advantages for just about any kind of construction you’re planning to build. Be sure to follow all the recommendations and requirements when assembling your steel building so that you’re sure to get the full benefit from every one of them.
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