Back in the 1970s, a whole new genre of rock groups emerged from the
garages of suburban homes and blasted their way into bars and house
parties. Before they got their first gigs playing at local high school
dances and live music bars, musical groups like Aerosmith and Boston
rocked it out in their parent’s garages – and probably drove the
neighbors nuts. These days, your kids don’t have to take over your
garage to practice their licks if you have a steel building on the
premises. In fact, steel buildings are the ideal solution to a many more problems than your kids practicing their beats too close to the kitchen.
Music Studios in Steel Buildings
Putting
up a metal building to support your kids’ musical ambitions isn’t as
extreme as it may seem. In fact, small steel buildings – about the size
of one or two-car garages – are quite affordable, even when you add
soundproofing and/or acoustical tiles into the mix. In fact, the design
of steel buildings provides a great deal of flexibility and interior
room. You can even build in a stage and lighting so everyone on the crew
can practice their part. Add a garage door and the band can easily back
a van up to load it for gigs. Best of all, if – or when – the kids run
out of enthusiasm for their rock careers or move out of the house to go
to college, you’ll have an awesome steel building that you can turn into
a media room, man cave or hobby shop.
Speaking of Hobby Shops
Rock
band isn’t the only hobby that’s best practiced at a distance from the
house. Metal buildings are also the ideal home for all your woodworking
tools. You can finally get the table saw out of the basement and leave
it set up, and you won’t have to listen to complaints about the whine of
the drill and the banging of the hammer. There are even better reasons
for moving your auto or machine workshop out of the house, not the least
of which is safety. And if you want a lovely studio for pottery, yoga
or photography, you can’t beat a steel building.
Beyond the Empty Nest
Of
course, you may find yourself with kids returning to the nest. It’s not
easy having an adult kid move back home, but a steel building can be
retrofitted yet again to create an awesome little studio apartment that
will allow both of you your privacy.
Steel buildings are among the
most versatile types of structures on the market. Whether you’re
looking for a new workshop for yourself or something a little more
esoteric, talk to a professional steel building supplier to find out how
perfect a metal building would be for your needs.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
What Can You Store in Steel Buildings?
Steel storage buildings are among the most popular small construction
projects undertaken by homeowners. In fact, steel buildings are popular
as garages, storage buildings, workshops and garden sheds throughout
the United States and Europe. Have you ever considered the many things
you own that could be stored in a steel building freeing up space in
your house for other things? Take a look at some of the ways that steel buildings are used to give you just a few ideas of how putting up a metal building on your property can make your life better.
Storage Buildings
Everyone’s got a lot of stuff, often stored in nooks and crannies in their homes. Think of the many things you’ve got tucked away in boxes: the Christmas decorations, the summer lawn furniture, the pool chemicals, your winter clothing, the bedroom set you’re saving until your kid has a home of his own to put it in. All that stuff takes up a lot of room that could be useful in other ways in your home. What could you do with that spare room if it wasn’t holding all those odds and ends? Wouldn’t you rather have a home theater in your basement than stacks and stacks of boxes? Steel buildings – steel storage buildings in particular – were designed to free up your space so you can do exactly that.
Garden Sheds
Is your lawn mower taking up space in your garage? Do you have to haul your garden hose out of the bathroom every time you want to water the garden? Steel buildings make great garden sheds. They come in a wide variety of sizes, from just big enough for a few sets of shelves and a push mower to big enough to harbor a tractor mower and all the accessories. A garden shed will keep all of your gardening equipment and supplies close at hand so you don’t have to haul everything out of the basement, and your car can take its rightful place in your garage again.
Boat and ATV Storage
Speaking of garage space, wouldn’t it be nice to have somewhere to store your snowmobiles, Jet-skis, ATVs or boats? If your car has been crowded out of the garage by all the recreational vehicles you and your kids own, it’s time to turn to steel buildings. Depending on your needs, you can build anything from a carport style shelter to keep your big boy toys out of the rain to a full-size garage, with plenty of room for turning and parking your trailers and toys.
No matter what you have to store and protect, steel buildings are the perfect choice for many reasons. Take stock of where you’re storing all your stuff, and see how much sense a metal building makes.
Storage Buildings
Everyone’s got a lot of stuff, often stored in nooks and crannies in their homes. Think of the many things you’ve got tucked away in boxes: the Christmas decorations, the summer lawn furniture, the pool chemicals, your winter clothing, the bedroom set you’re saving until your kid has a home of his own to put it in. All that stuff takes up a lot of room that could be useful in other ways in your home. What could you do with that spare room if it wasn’t holding all those odds and ends? Wouldn’t you rather have a home theater in your basement than stacks and stacks of boxes? Steel buildings – steel storage buildings in particular – were designed to free up your space so you can do exactly that.
Garden Sheds
Is your lawn mower taking up space in your garage? Do you have to haul your garden hose out of the bathroom every time you want to water the garden? Steel buildings make great garden sheds. They come in a wide variety of sizes, from just big enough for a few sets of shelves and a push mower to big enough to harbor a tractor mower and all the accessories. A garden shed will keep all of your gardening equipment and supplies close at hand so you don’t have to haul everything out of the basement, and your car can take its rightful place in your garage again.
Boat and ATV Storage
Speaking of garage space, wouldn’t it be nice to have somewhere to store your snowmobiles, Jet-skis, ATVs or boats? If your car has been crowded out of the garage by all the recreational vehicles you and your kids own, it’s time to turn to steel buildings. Depending on your needs, you can build anything from a carport style shelter to keep your big boy toys out of the rain to a full-size garage, with plenty of room for turning and parking your trailers and toys.
No matter what you have to store and protect, steel buildings are the perfect choice for many reasons. Take stock of where you’re storing all your stuff, and see how much sense a metal building makes.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Roof Extensions Lend Style to Steel Buildings
Today’s steel buildings
boast a lot more aesthetic appeal than their older forbears, the
Quonset buildings. They come in many different styles, including those
with straight walls and pitched roofs, and are available in many colors,
making them far more appealing to people who live in residential areas.
You can also increase the curb appeal of metal buildings by choosing
the right accessories: windows, doors, skylights and trim make a big
difference in the overall appearance of the building. Another accessory
to consider when erecting steel buildings is a roof extension. Canopies,
purloins and other types of roof overhangs can add a great deal to the
aesthetic appeal of a metal building.
There’s no doubt that today’s steel buildings offer a lot more design options than those that were built just 10 to 15 years ago. By the time you finish choosing exterior finishes and exercising other design options, it’s hard to tell metal buildings apart from other types of construction. These design options and improvements to the outward appearance of today’s fabricated steel building coupled with the undeniable affordability have made steel buildings a popular choice for churches, commercial spaces and office buildings as well as their more common uses as barns, garages and storage buildings.
The roof on a metal building provides more than protection from rain and snow. In fact, the roof you choose is an integral part of the building’s structural solidity. That’s why it’s important to work with the building engineers when choosing the roof for your steel building Roof overhangs, on the other hand, can be added as an afterthought without compromising the structure. The different types of roof overhangs can provide a welcome touch of style to an otherwise boxy building, or provide an unusual roof line to accent the domed shape of Quonset buildings or other arch style construction.
In fact, extending the roof is a popular way to add curb appeal to a steel building The styles of the various roof extensions vary, and include canopies to extend over sidewalks or purlin extensions at the end cap walls to create shelter over patios, walkways and other outdoor areas. Roof extensions are a good way to help steel buildings blend in with neighboring structures – or set them apart in style.
However, roof extensions offer more than just good looks. The right style of roof extension can provide shade from the sun, not just beneath the canopy or awnings, but inside the building. Shading walls that face the sun can reduce the inside temperature by as much as 10 degrees, and that, in turn can reduce your energy bills by a significant amount. Outside, canopies and purlin extensions can provide cover from the rain or snow for those entering and exiting the building, making your building a more appealing one to visit.
Talk to a steel buildings professional about your options for roof extensions. It’s generally easiest to include them when you build a new structure, but you can often add them to an existing structure. Your steel building manufacturer will be able to provide you with all the details.
There’s no doubt that today’s steel buildings offer a lot more design options than those that were built just 10 to 15 years ago. By the time you finish choosing exterior finishes and exercising other design options, it’s hard to tell metal buildings apart from other types of construction. These design options and improvements to the outward appearance of today’s fabricated steel building coupled with the undeniable affordability have made steel buildings a popular choice for churches, commercial spaces and office buildings as well as their more common uses as barns, garages and storage buildings.
The roof on a metal building provides more than protection from rain and snow. In fact, the roof you choose is an integral part of the building’s structural solidity. That’s why it’s important to work with the building engineers when choosing the roof for your steel building Roof overhangs, on the other hand, can be added as an afterthought without compromising the structure. The different types of roof overhangs can provide a welcome touch of style to an otherwise boxy building, or provide an unusual roof line to accent the domed shape of Quonset buildings or other arch style construction.
In fact, extending the roof is a popular way to add curb appeal to a steel building The styles of the various roof extensions vary, and include canopies to extend over sidewalks or purlin extensions at the end cap walls to create shelter over patios, walkways and other outdoor areas. Roof extensions are a good way to help steel buildings blend in with neighboring structures – or set them apart in style.
However, roof extensions offer more than just good looks. The right style of roof extension can provide shade from the sun, not just beneath the canopy or awnings, but inside the building. Shading walls that face the sun can reduce the inside temperature by as much as 10 degrees, and that, in turn can reduce your energy bills by a significant amount. Outside, canopies and purlin extensions can provide cover from the rain or snow for those entering and exiting the building, making your building a more appealing one to visit.
Talk to a steel buildings professional about your options for roof extensions. It’s generally easiest to include them when you build a new structure, but you can often add them to an existing structure. Your steel building manufacturer will be able to provide you with all the details.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
How to Clean the Exterior Walls of Steel Buildings
One of the biggest selling points of steel buildings
is that they require practically no maintenance at all. Most
better-quality steel buildings are painted with a rust- and
corrosion-resistant powder coat that adds color and a degree of
protection from the elements. In many cases, the paint job on your metal
building will be guaranteed for as much as 20 years. About the only
routine maintenance you’ll need to consider is washing down the exterior
walls to remove dirt, dust and any damaging chemicals that may have
settled on your building over the course of several months. If you think
the wall panels of your steel building are ready for a cleaning, here’s
how you do it.
You’ll Need:
A ladder or scaffolding
A water hose
Clean water
Mild soap or detergent
A soft, nylon brush
Mineral spirits
What You Will Not Need:
Any abrasive cleaners. They can damage the paint powder coating and let corrosive elements through to the metal.
A stiff brush. Stick to soft bristles that aren’t likely to damage the paint finish.
Safety Precaution: Always make sure that your ladder is placed securely against the building, or attached to the building.
What to Do:
Working in small sections, wet the walls with clean, clear water and scrub gently with a soft-bristled nylon brush to dislodge any sand, dust and dirt that has accumulated on the walls. Built up dirt encourages moisture retention, which will eventually break down the protective coating and damage the underlying metal. As long as you’re only dealing with dirt, you shouldn’t need anything stronger than water and a little elbow grease.
Start from the top and work your way down the walls. Hose the walls down with clear water after you’ve scrubbed the wall from top to bottom.
If you come across pine pitch, sap or other sticky substances, apply a little bit of mineral spirits to dissolve it and wash away with clear water.
If your steel building is located in an industrial area with a lot of pollution or near the ocean, add mild detergent to the first wash. Gently scrub with a soft brush, and use mineral spirits to remove tar, pine, oil or grease, then wash with a mild detergent and finish with a clean water rinse.
It’s not difficult to clean the outside panels of steel buildings, and you only have to do it once a year or so. If you’re not comfortable working on a ladder, there are many cleaning companies who can clean your metal building for you professionally. No matter who does the cleaning, though, this necessary bit of maintenance will greatly extend the life of your steel building’s finish.
You’ll Need:
A ladder or scaffolding
A water hose
Clean water
Mild soap or detergent
A soft, nylon brush
Mineral spirits
What You Will Not Need:
Any abrasive cleaners. They can damage the paint powder coating and let corrosive elements through to the metal.
A stiff brush. Stick to soft bristles that aren’t likely to damage the paint finish.
Safety Precaution: Always make sure that your ladder is placed securely against the building, or attached to the building.
What to Do:
Working in small sections, wet the walls with clean, clear water and scrub gently with a soft-bristled nylon brush to dislodge any sand, dust and dirt that has accumulated on the walls. Built up dirt encourages moisture retention, which will eventually break down the protective coating and damage the underlying metal. As long as you’re only dealing with dirt, you shouldn’t need anything stronger than water and a little elbow grease.
Start from the top and work your way down the walls. Hose the walls down with clear water after you’ve scrubbed the wall from top to bottom.
If you come across pine pitch, sap or other sticky substances, apply a little bit of mineral spirits to dissolve it and wash away with clear water.
If your steel building is located in an industrial area with a lot of pollution or near the ocean, add mild detergent to the first wash. Gently scrub with a soft brush, and use mineral spirits to remove tar, pine, oil or grease, then wash with a mild detergent and finish with a clean water rinse.
It’s not difficult to clean the outside panels of steel buildings, and you only have to do it once a year or so. If you’re not comfortable working on a ladder, there are many cleaning companies who can clean your metal building for you professionally. No matter who does the cleaning, though, this necessary bit of maintenance will greatly extend the life of your steel building’s finish.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Saving Money with Steel Buildings
Steel buildings
are strong, sturdy structures that stand up to almost anything. They’re
an attractive option for extra space, storage or additional utility on
your property. In the residential market, people choose steel buildings
as garages, carports, storage buildings, home offices and more. Farmers
have long chosen steel buildings when they need to replace barns, grain
storage buildings and other agricultural buildings, and in the public
sphere, steel buildings are often the ideal choice for recreational
buildings, arenas, churches and even schools. One of the things that
make steel buildings especially attractive for a wide variety of uses is
their affordability. The fact is that you can save an awful lot of
money when you choose a metal building for your project.
Affordable Materials
Steel has a long history as the most affordable building material in use. While prices vary, recycled steel is generally lower in price than wood or concrete. It’s even more attractive when you factor in environmental costs. Choosing steel for your project puts less stress on the environment in many ways.
Affordable Foundation
The savings don’t end with the raw materials. Because steel is so light in comparison to other types of construction, most steel buildings require very little in the way of a foundations. Garages, barns and other small structures often need no more than a poured cement slab with inset anchor bolts, and smaller buildings – storage buildings and utility buildings, for example – may be fine with pier footings.
Affordable Construction
You may not pay your contractor by the hour, but he pays his workers that way. The more hours they have to work, the more your building costs. Because steel buildings are pre-fabricated – that is, all the pieces are created off-site and shipped to the construction site – they go up far more quickly than any other type of construction. There’s no cutting and no drilling – you just have to more the pieces into place and bolt them together. That reduces the size of the construction crew needed as well as the length of time you’ll have to pay them for, which substantially reduces the construction costs of your project.
Affordable Maintenance
Once your building is up, you won’t have to spend a fortune on keeping it structurally sound and looking good. Steel buildings are among the most low-maintenance of all types of construction. The components are powder-coated with color that is usually combined with a corrosion-resistant and fire retardant finish. You won’t have to repaint for 20 years or more because the paint won’t chip, rust or corrode. All you need to do is give it a good wash once or twice a year.
Steel buildings are among the most affordable types of construction available for just about any use. Whether you’re building a garage, a storage building, a factory or a barn, check out the many financial benefits of choosing a steel building for your project.
Affordable Materials
Steel has a long history as the most affordable building material in use. While prices vary, recycled steel is generally lower in price than wood or concrete. It’s even more attractive when you factor in environmental costs. Choosing steel for your project puts less stress on the environment in many ways.
Affordable Foundation
The savings don’t end with the raw materials. Because steel is so light in comparison to other types of construction, most steel buildings require very little in the way of a foundations. Garages, barns and other small structures often need no more than a poured cement slab with inset anchor bolts, and smaller buildings – storage buildings and utility buildings, for example – may be fine with pier footings.
Affordable Construction
You may not pay your contractor by the hour, but he pays his workers that way. The more hours they have to work, the more your building costs. Because steel buildings are pre-fabricated – that is, all the pieces are created off-site and shipped to the construction site – they go up far more quickly than any other type of construction. There’s no cutting and no drilling – you just have to more the pieces into place and bolt them together. That reduces the size of the construction crew needed as well as the length of time you’ll have to pay them for, which substantially reduces the construction costs of your project.
Affordable Maintenance
Once your building is up, you won’t have to spend a fortune on keeping it structurally sound and looking good. Steel buildings are among the most low-maintenance of all types of construction. The components are powder-coated with color that is usually combined with a corrosion-resistant and fire retardant finish. You won’t have to repaint for 20 years or more because the paint won’t chip, rust or corrode. All you need to do is give it a good wash once or twice a year.
Steel buildings are among the most affordable types of construction available for just about any use. Whether you’re building a garage, a storage building, a factory or a barn, check out the many financial benefits of choosing a steel building for your project.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Steel Buildings Glossary
If you’re asking for quotes for steel buildings with the intent of
putting up a metal building on your property, you’ve probably noticed
that the pros speak a different language. Understand common terms
associated with steel buildings can make it easier for you to understand
what’s including in your steel building quote and help you discuss your
needs with a salesman. This isn’t an all-inclusive glossary of
steel building terms, but it does hit the most common terms you’re
likely to hear when you’re pricing steel buildings.
Accessories
You may think of accessories as unnecessary items, but in the metal building industry, accessories refer to anything that isn’t part of the basic steel building package, like doors, windows and vents. In general, your steel building will include the openings, but you’ll usually have to pay extra to actually get the items to fill those openings.
Anchor Bolt Plans
The anchor bolt plan is a drawing that shows the location, diameter and other specifics of all the anchor bolds needed to secure your steel building securely to its foundation or support.
Architectural Drawing
An architectural drawing shows the appearance of your planned steel building. It will usually show the plan view and all the elevations of the finished building.
BBC
No, it’s not the British Broadcasting Company. When you’re talking about steel buildings, BBC refers to the “basic building code,” a set of minimum standards to which all structures must comply. The basic building code varies from one state and even from one region to the next.
Building Code
Every city, county or state establishes a set of procedures and construction details to which all structures must adhere. They generally ensure the safe construction of the building.
Covering
The exterior metal wall panels and roof of a steel building.
Dead Load
The dead load is the weight of all the permanent construction of the steel building, including the floors, roof, framing and covering. Live loads include the weight of workers, equipment, materials and other movable objects in and on the building. Other loads include wind loads, snow loads and seismic loads.
Quonset Buildings
During World War I and II, the military used Quonset buildings as barracks, hospitals and other structures. They are basic hoop frame buildings that can be easily erected and dismantled.
Walk Door
Also known as pedestrian doors, walk doors are standard doors that allow people to walk in and out of a steel building without opening bay doors or garage doors.
Zinc-Aluminum Coated Steel
The walls of steel buildings are often coated with a zinc-aluminum alloy to prevent corrosion.
Accessories
You may think of accessories as unnecessary items, but in the metal building industry, accessories refer to anything that isn’t part of the basic steel building package, like doors, windows and vents. In general, your steel building will include the openings, but you’ll usually have to pay extra to actually get the items to fill those openings.
Anchor Bolt Plans
The anchor bolt plan is a drawing that shows the location, diameter and other specifics of all the anchor bolds needed to secure your steel building securely to its foundation or support.
Architectural Drawing
An architectural drawing shows the appearance of your planned steel building. It will usually show the plan view and all the elevations of the finished building.
BBC
No, it’s not the British Broadcasting Company. When you’re talking about steel buildings, BBC refers to the “basic building code,” a set of minimum standards to which all structures must comply. The basic building code varies from one state and even from one region to the next.
Building Code
Every city, county or state establishes a set of procedures and construction details to which all structures must adhere. They generally ensure the safe construction of the building.
Covering
The exterior metal wall panels and roof of a steel building.
Dead Load
The dead load is the weight of all the permanent construction of the steel building, including the floors, roof, framing and covering. Live loads include the weight of workers, equipment, materials and other movable objects in and on the building. Other loads include wind loads, snow loads and seismic loads.
Quonset Buildings
During World War I and II, the military used Quonset buildings as barracks, hospitals and other structures. They are basic hoop frame buildings that can be easily erected and dismantled.
Walk Door
Also known as pedestrian doors, walk doors are standard doors that allow people to walk in and out of a steel building without opening bay doors or garage doors.
Zinc-Aluminum Coated Steel
The walls of steel buildings are often coated with a zinc-aluminum alloy to prevent corrosion.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Steel Buildings for Storage
Are you tired of your lawnmower taking up space in your garage? Do
need somewhere safe to store your off-season patio furniture and pool
supplies? Garages
are meant to hold cars, but it’s hard to do that if you’ve got all your
STUFF cluttering up. Small steel buildings are the ideal solution for
your storage needs.
Why choose steel buildings for storage? Here are some of the reasons that steel buildings are among the most popular residential storage solutions available today.
Affordability
No one wants to spend more than they have to for storage space. You can erect a basic metal building to store your lawn equipment, pool equipment, patio furniture and more for as little as $8 to $20 per square foot, including a poured foundation. Compare that to what it would cost to put up a wood frame building and you’ll see why steel buildings are so popular.
Convenience
U-store it metal buildings are very popular, but storage units are an ongoing expense – and you have to drive across town to get to them. If you stop paying the rental, you could lose all of your stuff, and any time you want something from the storage unit, you have to make a special trip to get it. By contrast, when you build a small steel building on your property for storage, you own the structure. There are no rental payments to make every month – or to forget to make. And when you want something out of your storage unit, you just walk out your back door.
Aesthetics
Today’s modern steel buildings are attractive. They’re designed to fit right in with the other buildings on your property. Most metal building manufacturers offer their steel buildings in the most popular home colors so that you can match your house, garages and other buildings on your property. You can add windows, gutters, roof trim and even shutters to make your metal building look as nice as your house.
Value
A high-quality steel building can actually add to the value of your property. Storage is always at a premium, and most buyers will be thrilled to have additional storage space on their property. Even those who aren’t interested in more storage will see the value in having a sturdy, well-built steel building that can be adapted as a workshop, studio or even as an in-law apartment.
Take back control of your garage. Check out the prices on steel buildings for storage and give your car back its rightful place.
Why choose steel buildings for storage? Here are some of the reasons that steel buildings are among the most popular residential storage solutions available today.
Affordability
No one wants to spend more than they have to for storage space. You can erect a basic metal building to store your lawn equipment, pool equipment, patio furniture and more for as little as $8 to $20 per square foot, including a poured foundation. Compare that to what it would cost to put up a wood frame building and you’ll see why steel buildings are so popular.
Convenience
U-store it metal buildings are very popular, but storage units are an ongoing expense – and you have to drive across town to get to them. If you stop paying the rental, you could lose all of your stuff, and any time you want something from the storage unit, you have to make a special trip to get it. By contrast, when you build a small steel building on your property for storage, you own the structure. There are no rental payments to make every month – or to forget to make. And when you want something out of your storage unit, you just walk out your back door.
Aesthetics
Today’s modern steel buildings are attractive. They’re designed to fit right in with the other buildings on your property. Most metal building manufacturers offer their steel buildings in the most popular home colors so that you can match your house, garages and other buildings on your property. You can add windows, gutters, roof trim and even shutters to make your metal building look as nice as your house.
Value
A high-quality steel building can actually add to the value of your property. Storage is always at a premium, and most buyers will be thrilled to have additional storage space on their property. Even those who aren’t interested in more storage will see the value in having a sturdy, well-built steel building that can be adapted as a workshop, studio or even as an in-law apartment.
Take back control of your garage. Check out the prices on steel buildings for storage and give your car back its rightful place.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
The Dirty Little Secrets in the Steel Buildings Business
Steel buildings
are popular for a good reason – or a whole bunch of them. They’re
affordable, versatile and green, something few other types of
construction can claim. Their popularity has a down side, though. It has
brought out lots of inferior steel building suppliers to vie for your
money. How can you tell that you’re buying your metal building from a
legitimate supplier of top quality steel buildings? These are a few of
the dirty little secrets you need to know before you order a steel
building for your property.
Factory Direct Prices on All Steel Buildings
Many of those big Internet sites that promise you the best “factory direct” prices aren’t manufacturers at all. They’re brokers with boiler room sales operations who will shop your order out to the cheapest manufacturer they can find. You may or may not get a metal building that fits your specifications. Look for a real steel buildings manufacturer before you place your order.
Canceled Building Specials
Whenever you see a LOW LOW PRICE or the explanation on a website that they’re selling “surplus” or “canceled” steel buildings, step away from the browser. The best metal buildings are custom engineered and fabricated only when you place your order. They have to be because your building must meet the building codes in your location, and there’s no such thing as “standard building codes.” What are the odds that someone in your location ordered a metal building – and then canceled the order?
State Approved Stamped Engineering Drawings Included
What we said in the last secret? Yeah. You need stamped drawings from the engineer and manufacturer to get the permits required to put up barns, garages and other steel buildings, but not just any stamped drawings will do. The specifications need to fit the laws in the location where you’ll be erecting your metal building. If you goof on that, you could be facing some nasty re-engineering fees that will substantially increase that bargain basement price.
Build It Yourself and Save Money
You’ll see this one everywhere. Yes, you can save some cash by erecting your own steel buildingbut only if you – or someone you know – has experience in doing it. It’s not quite as easy as the bargain websites make it sound. Yes, you’ll get detailed erection instructions, but you’ll still benefit from some professional assistance, at least in the early stages of building.
If you’re looking at steel buildings with the intention of putting one up on your property, take the time to research your project well before making a decision. You’ll get the best metal building for your needs without falling into any of the marketing traps that are all too common in the industry.
Factory Direct Prices on All Steel Buildings
Many of those big Internet sites that promise you the best “factory direct” prices aren’t manufacturers at all. They’re brokers with boiler room sales operations who will shop your order out to the cheapest manufacturer they can find. You may or may not get a metal building that fits your specifications. Look for a real steel buildings manufacturer before you place your order.
Canceled Building Specials
Whenever you see a LOW LOW PRICE or the explanation on a website that they’re selling “surplus” or “canceled” steel buildings, step away from the browser. The best metal buildings are custom engineered and fabricated only when you place your order. They have to be because your building must meet the building codes in your location, and there’s no such thing as “standard building codes.” What are the odds that someone in your location ordered a metal building – and then canceled the order?
State Approved Stamped Engineering Drawings Included
What we said in the last secret? Yeah. You need stamped drawings from the engineer and manufacturer to get the permits required to put up barns, garages and other steel buildings, but not just any stamped drawings will do. The specifications need to fit the laws in the location where you’ll be erecting your metal building. If you goof on that, you could be facing some nasty re-engineering fees that will substantially increase that bargain basement price.
Build It Yourself and Save Money
You’ll see this one everywhere. Yes, you can save some cash by erecting your own steel buildingbut only if you – or someone you know – has experience in doing it. It’s not quite as easy as the bargain websites make it sound. Yes, you’ll get detailed erection instructions, but you’ll still benefit from some professional assistance, at least in the early stages of building.
If you’re looking at steel buildings with the intention of putting one up on your property, take the time to research your project well before making a decision. You’ll get the best metal building for your needs without falling into any of the marketing traps that are all too common in the industry.
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