Future First Time Builders
The Direct Buy Process: What are Approval Drawings?
First of all, let me be the first to congratulate you on buying your new pre-engineered metal building. At Armstrong Steel, we realize this purchase is the culmination of years of thought, planning and saving. Now it’s a reality, and we’re ready to help you along the way. Remember, it’s not everyday that you buy …
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How to Plan for the Perfect Steel Barn
Are you dreaming of the perfect steel barn? You don’t have to dream any longer. First, what are the characteristics of the perfect barn? To me, a barn should be cool in the summer, and warm in the winter. It should house all your animals or store your farm equipment and keep things safe and …
The Peculiar Thing about a Roof Only Steel Building
Perhaps one of the most nonsensical engineering wonders that you’re going to encounter on your ranch or farm or even in your backyard is the ‘roof only’ structure – and why it should usually cost more than a building with four walls, doors, and windows. Perhaps you’ve got hay to store, a tractor to keep …
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5 Signs You Might Need More Space
If you have mastered the art of cramming your belongings into every nook and cranny of your house, or your closets are bursting at the seams, it may be time to look into more storage space. A steel garage is one of the most economical, durable and versatile solutions on the market today, and they …
How to Plan for the Perfect Steel Airplane Hangar
Whether flying is a hobby or your business, you’ll need a place for your Cessna, Piper, or jet aircraft to call home. Nowadays, steel is the industry standard for airplane hangars across the country. In fact, a report from the U.S. Department of Defense says that “the superstructure of the hangar bay shall be a steel …
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What Roof Style Will You Choose For Your Metal Building?
Remember the old Burger King slogan, “Have it your way?” While I might have some pretty awesome grill skills, I’m not talking about burgers here. If you think you might be interested in a metal building, you truly have a lot of options when it comes to the exterior design of your structure. You can …
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How Do You Calculate the Total Price of a Metal Building Project?
A few days ago, I had a surprising conversation with our Director of Communications. He routinely sees me flying in an out of my office, helping our creative and marketing department with specific steel building language and working with the project managers and engineers. He even told me he knows when I’m at our manufacturing …
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Sun Damage and Steel Buildings
Your steel garage or workshop is your protection from the outside world. It keeps you safe from the elements and let’s you surf the Internet or run your business without interruption. Who protects the building from the outside world? Well, the answer is simple. You do. Protecting your building is obviously important and is something …
All Metal Buildings are NOT Created Equal
As a first time builder, you’re probably facing many questions. You may have decided on what material to build your new structure with, but have you put any thought into the design of the building? There are several different types of structures to choose from, and the trick is deciding which one is best for …
Getting a Steel Building Quote Factory Direct
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