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.