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Steel Building Plans

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Steel Building Plans

So you have been dreaming about a steel building,  a storage building,  an RV garage, a hobby shop or maybe just a steel garage to keep your belongings out of the weather and give you room to enjoy your hobbies.

 Come back down to earth and I’ll try to help you turn your dreams into reality.

 First let’s take a look at your needs.  What are you going to store in the steel structure? 

 Do you plan to store a Recreational Vehicle?

 If you plan to store an RV, you will need to know the clearance height of your RV.  My experience shows that you will need at least 13’-6” of clearance for a Class A motor coach.

Many of you may not own a Class A motor coach and the RV that you currently own is only 12’ tall. Look a few years down the road, you never know you may trade up to a Class A coach one day.  This is something to consider and another reason to research steel building plans. 

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Steel Making the Right Choice

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While you might be excited about the prospect of having your own steel building, there are plenty of other details that you may have overlooked. When you’re building anything, you will want to consider certain questions in order to achieve your desired results. There’s an old saying that a carpenter ‘measures twice, but only cuts once,’ and you should follow that sage advice.

What do you want to build? There are dozens and dozens of steel buildings that you could build, but what are you going to use the space for? If you have a certain idea in mind, you will want to start considering what you will be doing in that space as well as what you need to do it right. You might want to talk with steel building suppliers to tell them what you have been considering and what that might entail. With all of their experience, many steel building contractors can give you suggestions as to what might work out best. Read the rest of this entry

The Many Faces and Shapes of Steel

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One of the best things about building for yourself is the fact that you can design anything, any shape that you want. However, not all building materials are as flexible or as varied as the ideas in your head. But steel is. With steel buildings, you can create a number of shapes and designs without any trouble and usually without excessive engineering needed. All you need is an idea of what you want, and steel building suppliers have probably already thought of it.

There are many different kinds of steel buildings that are available: Read the rest of this entry

Prefabricated Steel Buildings – the Best Solution for your Money and Time

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Now a day steel buildings are becoming more and more popular forms of construction and almost all type of building are getting built by using Prefabricated steel building frames. Prefabricated steel buildings can be for anything from a small simple structure to a complex framed office building. And there are numerous advantages of using Prefabricated steel buildings over convectional one, as they are quicker to construct, more durable and cost effective. Through this article we are highlighting these major benefits of Prefabricated steel building. Read the rest of this entry

Is a Steel Building Safe to Use as a Horse Barn?

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Amy Nutt asked:

More and more people are using steel buildings for many different reasons. First of all, steel buildings are very versatile because they are used as sport arenas, garages, and even homes. They are quick to build, which is great for companies needing steel buildings because of the rapid changes they undergo. There’s also no more having to wait months on end for a new building to be built for incredibly large amounts of money. Steel buildings are affordable as well.

But what about the people wishing to use a steel building as a horse barn? Is it safe? Read the rest of this entry

Steel Building Kits

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Matt Fay asked:

Steel Building kits are an easy way to construct a new building for most any need. They have always enjoyed popularity for industrial purposes, and governmental purposes. But these kits are seeing a rise in popularity with homeowners too.

A quality-built steel building kit provides an easy to assemble building at a very competitive price and with a long life span to boot. Steel building kits are offered in various colors and sizes in order to satisfy the specifications of the customers – both residential and commercial. Read the rest of this entry

Discounted Steel Buildings – Pitfalls

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Brian A Schmidt asked:

We’ve all seen those splashy ads for Discounted Steel Building Kits.  You may get flyers in the mail.  Or see them in the newspaper.  These ads can be very enticing.

Everyone likes sales and discounts.  None of us wants to pay more for a product than they have to.  Does the phrase ‘Buyer Beware’ jump out at you when you see these ads. Read the rest of this entry

Modern Metal Storage Buildings

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Today’s modern metal storage buildings are no longer dilapidated backyard shacks. With construction innovation, your new storage structure can be as sophisticated as your home or business. Store tools, equipment, or documents. A metal building can keep cars, boats, or airplanes safe from the elements. Keep your belongings secure by storing on your own property and not in an expensive self-storage unit.

Metal buildings are usually made of steel and built in arch frame or rigid-frame style. Steel is a combination of iron and carbon. Carbon is added in varying amounts for strength. Steel is a practical building material because it is durable in all types of weather but still lightweight. It is an ideal material for storage buildings because it is also fire-resistant. Read the rest of this entry

Concrete & Foundation Requirements for Steel Building Kits

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Author’s Note: We have been in the steel building kit business for a lot of years and ship buildings to homeowners, government agencies, and commercial customers almost daily. We know the business. The article below covers a subject that we are frequently asked.Through the years we have seen many sets of engineered plans for our steel buildings come through our offices. This has given us the opportunity to examine different concrete and foundation requirements for many different parts of the country. While we have attempted to provide you with accurate information with regard to what your concrete and foundation requirements will be, this information is not guaranteed to be what an engineer would specify for your unique circumstances but is intended to be used only as a guide in your concrete requirements. Read the rest of this entry

Steel Buildings Buying Tips

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You finally decided that you need a new building. Maybe you need a new office building as your business expands. Or maybe you really have to have that indoor riding arena for your horses. Or your company needs to expand with a new manufacturing facility. Maybe you just want a nice outbuilding or barn for storage and other projects.

You’ve heard that steel buildings are a great option. You’ve heard that steel building construction can save you time and money, that metal buildings go up fast, and since they are pre-engineered, there are no surprises. They come in on budget, and are expertly engineered to meet the local building codes so the building permitting process is easy. And you can make all the design decisions yourself. But where to start? It’s not as complicated as you think. Read the rest of this entry