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Right now, it’s your tomorrow. Right now, it’s everything.

Right now, catch that magic moment. Right now, it means everything.

It’s enlightened me, right now. What are you waiting for?

Van Halen had to have known these words would become popular when they put pen to paper more than 23 years ago. Their lyrics and this song have become an anthem for athletes, celebrities, and people all over the world. Even if you don’t like this kind of music, the message is one to which I can relate. When I talk to customers, I tell them that they can easily go find a run-of-the-mill steel building anywhere. But at Armstrong Steel, they get a steel building on their terms. The way they want it. Customized to fit their lifestyle. And they can get it right now.

When it comes to our pre-engineered metal buildings, we like to tell people about the Armstrong Advantage. It’s not just a couple of words, or a phrase to remember. It’s a belief. It is the very reason why we do business in the first place.

Right now. It’s your tomorrow. Right now, it’s everything.

It’s easy to compare our materials to other building suppliers. Our building systems offer the best competitive advantage in the marketplace today, and our structural warranties and framing are tops in the industry. An incredible amount of craftsmanship goes into every building, from each bolt to each connection plate and fastener. That’s certainly enough to make us proud. But we hang our hat on our process.

Nobody else does what we do. And that’s why we do it. It starts with our CEO, and trickles down the chain. From the beginning, when you talk to a steel building expert, you’ll communicate with someone who’s looking out for you. Our standard isn’t to make a building as quickly as possible, ship it as quickly as possible, and then wash our hands of the experience. We’ll work with you every step of the way.

You deserve to have a steel building based on your conditions. Right now.

From there, our unique process continues. You’ll be assigned a project manager. He or she will work on the design of your steel building, determining its load bearing capabilities, aesthetics and many more aspects of your project. The reason why we call this a process is a credit to our designers. When we say custom steel building, we mean it. Every building is fabricated specifically the way you want. Once you get your approval drawings (which is your first set of plans), you might go to your jobsite and picture your building standing tall, and want to make a change. What’s working for you one day, might not be exactly what you want two weeks later. As long as the project hasn’t gone to fabrication, we can make that possible. It’s effort from both sides of this relationship you’ll see twice: once when you go through the progression of planning, and a second time after you erect your building.

That’s the Armstrong Advantage.

It’s the foundation on which we started this business. There will be improvements and additions, just like a steel building. But our main goal never changes.

Right now. It’s your tomorrow.

Take advantage of the world on your terms. Now is not the time to wait for the next best deal to come around. We’re ready to put you on the path to owning your steel building today.

What are you waiting for?

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Put yourself in the Holiday spirit. You know the words to, ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,’ right? It doesn’t matter if you’re on Santa’s naughty list this year, Armstrong Steel will help you with every step of your steel building purchase. Ready to relocate your small or home-based business? Now is the perfect time to add that metal building to your Holiday Wish List. Here’s why:

Peak Season

As your small business becomes more successful, your customer and inventory needs will grow, so too will your space needs. Whether you are storing equipment or erecting a workshop for more employees, a steel building should be on your radar. Now is the ideal time to buy. Smart builders will order their building in the fall/early winter and be ready to have their metal building delivered in the spring. We take orders year round, but we consistently see people act during the winter. There is a natural sequence of steps you must take and precautions to follow before your steel building arrives. The timeline is pretty much up to you – take your time and work with your project manager to perfect your approval drawings before we release the building into our fabrication schedule. Once you’ve approved your drawings, you can begin the permitting or loan process during the winter months. It’s ideal to schedule your delivery for the spring time and be ready for move-in with ideal weather building conditions.

A Local Builder Network

Our pre-engineered steel buildings don’t come from the North Pole! Working with local professionals gives your the peace of mind of working with builders who are familiar with our buildings. If working with a local builder isn’t what you’re looking for, there are other options that might be right for you.

Tax Benefits

It’s all about saving money this holiday season. With all the cash you’ll be spending on gifts for your family, wouldn’t it be nice to get something back for you? When buying a steel building, you might be eligible for tax incentives and rebates. You might qualify for these rebates, available to building owners, homeowners and contractors if you follow specific energy efficiency standards for instance, or meet other criteria for commercial use. Ask your project manager to assist you in finding these tax credits or rebates.

Talk to a Steel Building Expert this holiday season. Would you really want a bunch of elves putting your prefabricated steel building together? We didn’t think so.

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If you watch TV or listen to the radio long enough, or even pay attention to politics, chances are you’re going to hear about renewable energy. It’s clean, affordable, and unlimited. More and more, people are looking for ways to make the world a better place to live. Americans put an emphasis on ‘building green’ as they say, and it’s caught on in the construction industry. This push is coming at a great time in our history. Do you know how much American businesses, alone, spend on energy? At an estimated cost of $38 billion a year, lighting represents the largest source of electricity consumption in U.S. commercial buildings, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. That doesn’t even account for homes or some residential steel buildings with lighting. Now, a tremendous growth in the U.S. solar power industry is helping to pave a way for a more sustainable energy future.

Can solar energy work on steel buildings? Of course! Armstrong Steel customers who want solar power to be a part of their building just need to speak with a project manager during the design phase of their building development. During the design phase, when loads are established prior to engineering drawings, its important to communicate with your project manager your intention to add alternate energy sources. This will impact the weight and design of the structure significantly. So exactly what type of solar energy system is right for you?

Photovoltaic System

A photovoltaic system, also called a solar PV system or solar array, is a solar power system designed to convert sunlight into electricity, usually with the help of solar panels. In fact, the process of converting light into voltage or electricity is called the ‘photovoltaic effect.’ This is the most popular system people use on their steel building. Most rooftop solar panels are connected into a buildings electrical grid, and don’t typically use battery storage.

It’s not a complicated process. These PV systems generate power during the day and provide energy to the grid. The building in turn, uses that energy from the grid. Building owners can even push power back into the electrical grid, which generates energy credits. These solar power systems can also add property value to your steel building without adding any tax liability and they also reduce CO2 and pollution emissions that generally come from electrical plants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency works with the federal government and certain states to offer renewable energy production incentives, rebates and tax credits. Hybrid solar shingles are also becoming available, and are an aesthetically pleasing, albeit an expensive alternative to panels.

Solar Water Heating System

Solar water-heating systems don’t generate electricity. First you’ll need a solar collector, which is generally mounted on the roof. The collector catches heat from the sun and transfers the heat to the liquid. Remember learning about the ‘greenhouse effect’ in high school? It’s the same process at work here. Solar radiation is trapped in the collector and converted to heat, and warms your water. A solar water heating system will heat all the water in your building used for washing, cooking and cleaning. These systems require a little more set up. Some need a high efficiency pump, while some involve vacuum and heat exchange equipment. Research from the U.S. Department of Energy states that a solar water heater will cost more to purchase and install than a conventional heating system, but can save you an estimated 50% on your heating bill. Of course, the numbers are different for everyone, depending on water consumption and other small factors.

Solar Air Heating Systems

Solar Air Heating Systems are another thermal solution that converts the sun’s energy into heat. Like the solar water heating system, this requires a collector of some sort, typically built into the roof or walls of a steel building during the initial erection process. The other main elements needed are some insulated piping and a hot water storage tank. The system uses energy from the sun, warms the air, and then works in conjunction with HVAC equipment inside your steel building for even circulation.

As you work with a project manager to design your steel building, find out if a solar energy system is right for you. Get started by pricing a steel building online now!

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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 a steel building! We want to make this experience as painless as possible.

Since you utilized the Direct Buy process, you are assigned a project manager to help you along the way. That’s me! This service is included with steel building purchases, and we’re here to assist you. It doesn’t matter if you’re a building novice or expert, we handle every single customer the same: with meticulous care and precision.

Once the order for your building is placed, it’s time to unwind. This is your chance to relax and let Armstrong Steel detailers and engineers begin work on your approval drawings. Project Managers like me don’t receive those drawings until engineers are finished with the drafting process. It generally takes a week for our in-house engineering department to submit approval drawings to me, depending on the size and complexity of the project. After those drawings are complete, then we can get started on the specifics of your pre-engineered metal building.

In this entire process, you’ll hear us reference several different kinds of drawings. Think of your “approval drawings” as the first step in your building’s life. It’s a detailed set of drawings of exactly what you ordered.

That’s when you’ll experience the unique advantage of Armstrong Steel Building systems. We’ll send you a set of approval drawing (which eventually need to be approved by you) and a project manager assigned to your specific situation will contact you. Don’t sign the approval drawings as soon as you receive them, unless you want the building fabricated as is. Most people want a hand in customizing their new purchase.

You’ll need a way to get in and out of your building, so now is the time to position the doors, windows and all openings. Even if you don’t have any idea, we’ll discuss every detail from the prospect of insulation, different door types and what your plans are for the building itself. You can pick anything in the Armstrong Steel Dealer catalog. We want to know everything about your individual project so we can best serve your needs and maximize the use of your building for decades. This is the exciting part of the process!

You have a blank canvas, and it’s time to create a masterpiece.

Now is the time where I like to listen to every customer’s story. This is where projects cease being lines on paper, and begin to take actual shape. I just completed a project with a customer who recently built a new barn. His dream finally came true after he saved up for 20 years. So often, we get emotionally attached to a project and the narrative behind every customer. The customer is excited to get a building, are we’re personally excited and invested in making that happen.

OK, back to our drawings. When you make changes to your approval drawings, you enter the revised approvals phase. Revised approvals are an even more detailed version of what a project manager designed. Any type of addition will increase the cost of the pre-engineered metal building, so make sure you budget for add-ons if you require them. Some changes in the revised approval drawings could cause a change in the building’s structure, and if I see that, I usually will make a call to you and see if we can come to a compromise and ultimately avoid any unnecessary cost increases.

If you are satisfied with your design, and you sign-off on your approval drawings, we enter the permit phase. We will get your permit drawings, but it is your responsibility to take them to the county. We’ll double check with your county to verify all the design and load bearing capabilities as well, so you are set up for success. Then we’ll determine a fabrication schedule for you once your permits are approved. Don’t release your building for fabrication before you hear from your specific county! Also, don’t pour your anchor bolts until the permit drawing phase. Until we do permit drawings, the anchor bolt pattern isn’t considered final. Even though you think you’re getting a head start, it’s smarter to wait and get your exact dimensions perfectly fitted.

During fabrication, you’ll receive your final set of drawings: construction drawings. They include the official design loads, a building description, an anchor bolt plan and where to begin. Keep in mind; the amount of time in this unique process varies for each customer’s project. While this process itself might be a little lengthy, it’s in place to guarantee you get exactly what you want.

Now all that’s left is the erection process. We’re here to assist you through the entire pre-engineered metal building process, or as we like to say,” from conception to completion.” Just let me know how I can help!

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Wind can be fun. Put yourself in your favorite convertible for a moment. You’re driving down the highway with the top down and the wind through your hair. Sounds like fun, right?

It’s not fun when winds get destructive. In some parts of the country, hurricanes and devastating winds have the potential to cause significant damage to your property. One of the biggest advantages to steel buildings is their durability and capability to withstand strong winds. But the proof is in the engineering of each building.

Steel garage doors could be susceptible to damage from a wind event that is much stronger than what the building was designed for. Armstrong Building Systems rarely, if ever fail because our in-house detailers and designers work with project managers to determine correct wind loads for each building as well as the selection of the buildings’ accessories. We take great pride in being detail-oriented to prevent building failures.

As an important building element, garage doors are required to withstand wind speed and velocities in accordance with certain codes. Because different parts of the U.S. experience different weather patterns, steel garages have different Exposure ratings. According to the National Institute of Building Sciences, Exposure refers to the characteristics of the ground roughness and surface irregularities in the vicinity of a building, which influences its wind load. In layman’s terms, wind exposure is the rating in the building code that accounts for wind pressure on a building due to geographical location. That led the American Society of Civil Engineers to come up with three different types of Exposure categories:

Exposure B
Exposure C
Exposure D

Exposure B refers to urban and suburban areas, wooded areas or other environments with closely spaced buildings, usually the size of single family dwellings or larger.

Exposure C indicates open areas with scattered structures and heights of less than 30 feet. This includes the open countryside and shorelines in hurricane prone areas, flat open country and grasslands.

Exposure D refers to flat, unobstructed areas and water surfaces. This exposure category includes smooth mud flats, salt flats and unbroken ice.

Depending on where you live, check with your local and state governments and ask about your steel garage’s wind Exposure rating. If you know you live in an area with high winds, tell your project manager in the design phase of your building. They will be able to create a proposal that best fits your needs, and keeps your steel garage safe and secure all year long.

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One of the biggest benefits to owning a steel building is how easy they are to maintain. However, anything worth significant value should still be maintained with great care. Because of their durability, steel buildings are meant to withstand all types of climate conditions. In poor weather, steel buildings also require very few repairs and they are subject to very little degradation compared to other building structures in poor weather. A steel building will stand for decades if you invest just a little bit of time and energy on upkeep each year.

While steel buildings are incredibly strong and sturdy, they aren’t immune to everything. Steel buildings can be susceptible to moisture, but there are solutions to fix the problem. Extreme rain or snow around your steel building could potentially damage the foundation of the structure. Prolonged exposure to this moisture could cause rust buildup or damage the building if the precipitation weighs enough. An Armstrong Steel pre-engineered building offers pre-galvanized purlins, girts and door jambs which protect against rusting. Galvanization extends the building’s life and keeps your building low maintenance.

That brings me to insulation. When you purchase an Armstrong Building, a project manager will have a conversation with you about insulation and heating your building. Checking your insulation at least twice a year is important to maintaining a suitable temperature inside your steel building. We equip Armstrong buildings with insulation that will prevent excess moisture from entering the building and damaging your possessions. If moisture is allowed to run unchecked, it will weaken the insulation and decrease the effectiveness of the heating and cooling system while increasing your energy costs.

If your steel building is equipped with a heating and cooling unit, winter is the perfect time to perform maintenance. HVAC professionals suggest getting heating work done in the summer, and cooling repairs done in the winter to avoid the need for a summertime emergency. Routine cleaning could have a big impact on performance and energy efficiency. Clean filters and check temperature levels at least twice a year to ensure your equipment is functioning properly.

If you live in an area with heavy snowfall totals, you’re going to want to take care of your steel building. It’s imperative to understand your steel building’s snow load capabilities. Snow builds up on rooftops, and a steel roof could buckle if the snow load is more than the load bearing capacity of the building. A steep roof pitch will shed snow a lot faster than a roof with a gradual roof pitch. Icicles hanging along the gutters of your steel building may look picturesque, but they present big problems. Ice dams can form and can tear off gutters or can ruin the interior of the building. Ice dam removal is tricky. You don’t have to remove the entire dam; just carefully chip away a channel through the ice dam so water will be able to flow through. Make sure the snow is removed from the roof before chipping at the ice dam in your gutter.

Another tip steel building owners forget about is the area surrounding their steel building. Prevent building occupants from slipping on icy walkways. Several deicers are available in hardware stores and keep snow from sticking to the ground and increase the temperature of the surrounding area enough to prevent ice formation. The same rule applies to all surfaces inside and outside of your building.

The reason many people choose to buy an Armstrong Building: very little maintenance in the first place. While your steel building will require minimal upkeep, like any other investment, it still needs attention to preserve its value and appearance. Use these tips to keep your steel building in great condition when the weather turns cold!

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As a first time builder, one of the greatest rewards of a steel building purchase is being able to complete a project yourself, from the very beginning to the very end. I like to say, “from conception to completion.” In fact, customers often tell us that their steel building is the culmination of years of vision, planning, and saving. While every steel building project is different, they all share a common quality; its inception begins with a simple idea, and a call to action. As you begin to picture your steel building project, consider taking these tips into account and be ready for every step of the process.

Know Your Own Budget

This is no secret, and sometimes it’s the most overlooked. Any big project will call for an investment and a budget. It’s important to know your limits and align your expectations with that preconceived budget. Everyone’s situation will be different, and there’s no hard and fast rule on each expense. That’s because several factors determine the price of a steel building, from supply and demand to oil prices and global steel production. Generally, first time builders receive enormous cost savings over traditional construction, and are able to use those savings on accessories to customize their steel building.

Now is the time to think about costs of the overall project. Make sure you budget for your foundation, permits, and taxes. These are all expenses you would normally pay for any type of building, no matter where you decided to buy. At Armstrong Steel, there are no hidden costs involved in any steel building projects. Our project managers will walk you through every expenditure and accessory cost during the approval-drawing phase.

Dimensions

First time builders should begin the process with dimensions of their building in mind. Pre-engineered steel buildings are sold according to their width, length, and height. No two steel building projects are alike, and there isn’t a store where you can go in, pick your steel building, strap it to your car and take it home. Armstrong Steel is in the business of customer service and customization. With so many options, a builder should generally have a framework of square footage in mind before they get started.

Building Regulations

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is, “Am I even allowed to build a steel building on my property?” Every city, town and county in the U.S. has regulations that building constructions must follow. We always encourage every builder to find out what your area’s zoning rules are. Some areas require building permits before you decide to build. Our project managers will assist you with these technical drawings during the permit phase of our comprehensive process.

Timeline

We understand time is money, and we’re committed to completing your steel building project as fast as we can, but more importantly, with 100% accuracy. We’ll work with you to set a date for completion and delivery after your plans have been approved, permits checked, and fabrication scheduled. In reality, you determine how long the process takes. It might seem a little extensive, but we have it in place to guarantee you get what you want. It’s your building, and you should have it based on your specifications. Since we aren’t giving you a steel building off a factory line, all things worth doing take time.

Land & Foundations

As with regulations, it’s important to know your land in advance. What are your site conditions? Are there trees in the way or prior excavations on site? What are the soil conditions and what time of year do you plan on building or laying a foundation? These are all great questions to ask yourself and your project manager. Together, you can determine which type of foundation, like concrete, floating or a pier system, is right for your project. Remember, its useless to pour concrete before you have your engineered drawings and preliminary anchor bolt plans should not be used as a guide to pour. Your steel building is exposed to all types of climate conditions and stressors and subject to weather and seismic loads, so you’re not getting a head start or doing yourself a favor by pouring a foundation before you have the correct detailing in place.

Armed with these tips, you’ll be able to ease through the process, and answer any questions that one of our in-house project managers might have about your specific scenario.

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There’s a lot of information about steel buildings out there. Several misconceptions about pre-engineered steel buildings are keeping you from pulling the trigger, and sadly, they’re not true. We’re here to help you debunk four myths about steel buildings so you can get started on your next project right away.

“Steel Buildings are too expensive.”

Sure, any big project can cost a substantial amount of money, but steel offers the best durability, flexibility, and significant cost savings of most building materials on the market. When you decide to purchase a steel building from a company like Armstrong Steel, you’ll pay a small engineering cost which will not only get designers started on your project, but will secure your steel price. This payment will go towards the total cost of your building. It’s similar to a down payment on a home. Since you’re probably making an once-in-a-lifetime purchase, it can be scary, as well as exciting. It’s a big milestone to own your very own steel building.

Armstrong buildings are pre-engineered, which saves you the cost of having to hire an architect to design them. Also, pre-engineered metal buildings can often be assembled quickly, which saves on construction costs, and over the life of the building, they require little maintenance. The most noticeable benefit of an Armstrong Steel Building is the cost savings over traditional brick and mortar construction. As a high volume supplier, we are able to buy thousands of tons of steel at a lower price. We’re not in the market to sell the “cheapest” building, and the “one-size-fits-all” approach doesn’t apply to us. We offer a Direct Buy Program for people who are ready to take advantage of deep discounts and get a building directly from us, the building supplier.

In terms of an investment which will retain value, there really is no better choice than going with steel. Wooden structures that don’t require a foundation aren’t even considered permanent structures by permitting offices and may cheapen your land value. Brick and mortar structures are durable but require costly crews and construction professionals to build – not to mention the fact that they may take months, even years to complete and are more costly per square foot than steel. Steel buildings maintain value, and often times, increase the overall value of your property.

“Steel Buildings aren’t attractive and limited in design.”

What do you picture in your mind when you first think of a steel building? Do you imagine an old World War II arch-frame shack or a boxy warehouse-looking structure? While those still do exist, steel buildings today are built and specifically designed by you. The truth is you might be looking at a steel building right now and not even know it! There are many new manufacturing techniques and advancements in technology has improved the aesthetic possibilities of steel buildings. Materials are available in many different looks, colors, textures and designs. Our buildings aren’t sitting on shelf in a factory, they are completely customizable to your individual specifications. When you decide to buy, you won’t work with sales people throughout the process. You’ll work with project managers from conception all the way to completion. It doesn’t matter if you spend two hours or 200 hours with your project manager. It’s all included to those who qualify for the Direct Buy program.

“Steel Buildings rust.”

Metal buildings are constantly exposed to the elements, which is the cause of oxidation and rust. Rust is ugly, but more importantly, it can compromise the structural integrity of the building. Galvanization extends the life of your building and is extremely low maintenance. As a matter of fact, every Armstrong building comes with rust through perforation premium warranties – we offer these exceptional 40 and 50-year warranties because we are that confident that your building will remain rust resistant for decades.

“Steel Buildings are too complicated to build.”

This couldn’t be further from the truth! Pre-engineered metal buildings are widely known for how easy they are to put up. We can’t stress this enough – our buildings bolt together with no welding required. Some steel building suppliers include parts that still need to be welded. We take care of most of the work for you. When people ask how hard it is to erect one of our buildings, I tell them, “If you can put together an erector set, you can put together one of our buildings.” Most people are able to erect each building without a contractor.Here’s why: Once you finalize the design of your steel building, you’ll get an easy to follow engineering package. Everything you need to complete your project is in the drawing package. Again, your project manager will be available to answer your questions. We think that’s what separates Armstrong Steel from other building suppliers.

Whatever direction you decide to go, we have an option for you. Check out the First Time Builder section of our blog network, or click here to get started on pricing a building.

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There is nothing like the sound of a choir reverberating throughout a church sanctuary. While some say, “seeing is believing,” when it comes to the spirituality of a congregation, an amazing choir can effortlessly turn the phrase into “hearing is believing.” Now, I’m sure your choral group lets the Spirit shine on Sunday morning, however, are you maximizing their acoustic potential? If your church leadership group is considering new church construction, go ahead and let your choir blow the roof off your old building, and replace it with a church building made from steel.

Because your choir is one of the centerpieces of your sanctuary, it deserves a venue of divine sound quality. But don’t get caught in a trap. Recently, I spoke with a pastor who had been in charge of a church building campaign, and he shared his experience with me.

When his church committee decided it was time for more space to accommodate a growing congregation, he and members of the church staff traveled around their city, and observed different architecture and building styles and determined what best fit their own needs and wants. They compiled a list of likes and dislikes, and brought ideas back to their building designer. The acoustics of the church were a priority, but ultimately didn’t make the top of the list. They thought, while important, it was something that could be postponed until later in the process. So their building was designed with the church leaders’ plans in mind, and the process was expedited to the next phase.

Later, while the church was being erected, the pastor approached the design team, and started inquiring about acoustics and if he should hire an acoustical consultant. He had a mental picture of his choir filling his new sanctuary with musical greetings of the organ and old hymns refreshed in the Holy Spirit. But he was a little too late.

While its very possible to add some small acoustic finishes to a church building, it doesn’t generally make a large impact. Don’t get me wrong, advice from acoustical consultants can help, but the biggest acoustical differences are essentially decided by a building’s size and shape. During the design process is the time to discuss and determine acoustics.

This process could have been avoided if this pastor chose a steel building manufacturer with an in-house project manager, focused on all phases of a church building mission. Providing a plan from conception to completion is a part of the blueprint of our company. In fact, we ask every client how each building is going to be used. I need to understand each factor’s significance and convention from paper to erection.

Insulation also affects the acoustics and sound quality of a steel church building. Insulation has the ability to absorb sound and keep it from moving throughout the building, and it also can decrease the amount of noise coming in and out of the building.

Reducing outside noise is vital because you don’t want your congregation to be distracted by traffic, construction or other exterior sounds. According to the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), adding metal building insulation to the metal building construction can reduce noise levels in a metal building by 5-6 decibels. (A decibel is the unit used to measure the intensity of sound.)

To maximize a metal building’s acoustical performance, the NAIMA recommends the wall and/or roof panels should include at least one layer of faced metal building insulation, and one layer of unfaced metal building insulation. Facing is the thin layer of plastic or paper attached to one side of the insulation.

Let your choir be heard the way God intended! What are ways you’ve found to maximize the sound of your singing group?

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How are you doing on your resolutions so far? Every year, it seems like the same scenario. You make a resolution, and don’t stick to it. But this year, you vow to change. This is the year you finally decide to buy a pre-engineered metal building.

You’ve put it off for too long. Whether you need more storage space for your tools, or want a place to tinker with your cars, a pre-engineered metal building is the ideal solution for your building needs.

Even though it’s the beginning of the New Year, why not just call it a resolution? Have you ever met someone that actually stuck to his or her New Year’s resolutions? It seems so hard to commit to an idea, or pledge yourself to get healthier, quit smoking or volunteer more of your time. As you read this, you might be struggling with your own resolutions. According to a University of Scranton study on New Year’s resolutions, 45% of people in the U.S. pledged to make a change in 2013, and the study found that only 8% of those people were actually successful in achieving their goals.

Only a dismal 8%? Why is that number so low? Are people biting off more than they can chew? Getting organized, or spending less doesn’t seem like a herculean task. While different people have different problems with new year’s resolutions, I like to narrow it down to one in particular.

Simply, it’s a weight on your shoulders.

Even if you think you live in a completely stress-free environment, something will weigh you down. Could be a decision, a goal, or any particular situation that troubles you. If you disagree with this statement, then I’d love to meet you and ask you about your secret. As the year begins, it seems like everyone is filled with unrealistic optimism, and they focus on vague aspirations instead of small, attainable ambitions. For instance, if you resolve to eat healthier, you can’t let yourself get derailed after a few desserts! Give yourself a plan to follow, and try to showcase your willpower.

Too often, we look at reasons why we don’t succeed. Well, let’s turn the tables for a moment. What are some of the reasons people achieve their goals? Could it be the motivation? Sticking with the ‘eating healthier’ example, we see people conquering their aspirations because they have the incentive, a personal trainer, or someone to guide them through the process.

Armstrong Steel’s team of building experts, engineers, and project managers will provide plenty of motivation, and help you along the way to reach your goals and get you into your pre-engineered metal building.

We’ll help you muster the effort in the planning and design of your new building. You just have to tell us about your situation and specifications, and then the only ‘work’ you’ll have to potentially do is erect the building.

That’s like showing up on the last day of spin class and being in better shape than the rest of the class.

Let us do the hard part, while you reap the rewards.

This year, instead of a resolution that you might blow off a month into 2015, make yourself a promise to get yourself into your very own pre-engineered metal building. People keep their promises!

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The New Year is upon us, and I personally can’t wait to get started. There’s something special about this month and it invigorates me. Maybe it’s the feel of a new beginning, or an inherent positive outlook that this month brings along with it. Either way, I’m choosing to embrace it. But I’m not just looking to put life on, ‘cruise control,’ – this is the year I’ll incorporate this philosophy permanently into my life and use it as a symbol all year long.

I think that’s a straightforward approach when it comes to people in any industry. Choosing to have a better attitude about what you do can make all the difference. I’ll walk into work everyday like I have a new lease on life. It isn’t always easy. If you read the newspapers or watch the news, you’ll see lots of differing reports on the future of the steel industry. Will 2015 present a good year for commodities like gas and oil? How will that affect steel prices? Will the market become more or less volatile?

My advice? Stay the course. Plan your project. Get it done now.

According to the multinational corporation Ernst & Young, the demand for U.S. steel will likely improve on the back of residential construction. The steel industry outlook is better than 2013, and 2015 holds the promise for greater improvement. The report produced by Ernst & Young adds, “American and other global leaders in the steel industry plan to address price volatility.” Really, only time will tell how the market responds to supply and demand, but we can’t afford to waste time watching something out of our control.

Again, I am making a choice to stay confident. That means I’ll still keep my eye on global production or the consolidation of the Chinese steel industry, but I won’t be a slave to it. Armstrong Steel is still dedicated to the customer, the first time builder, small business owner, and contractor. And regardless, Armstrong Steel is subject to American steel production, only, because we only sell American made steel. We’ll use our focus to help you stay on time and on budget.

So how do you go about buying a steel building?

First, ask yourself what you can afford. A realistic price to a farm family is different that what is reasonable to a small business or a large corporation. When you talk to an Armstrong building expert, they’ll help you secure your steel price. That’s the first step towards getting the building of your dreams. You’ll pay a nominal initial payment, and your steel price is frozen in place for up to 90 days.

From there, we’ll send your project on it’s way to our in-house detailing and design team. After about 5-7 days, your project will hit the desk of a project manager. If you take advantage of the Direct Buy process, next you’ll go through several phases including the approval drawing process and the permit drawing process. After those two extremely necessary steps are finished, you’ll release your project for fabrication, and receive a set of construction drawings and an inventory of all the parts to your steel building. All that’s left is for you to take delivery and erect your building!

There is a lot in store for Armstrong Steel. Join us in 2015 and help us build something special. Something unique. Something yours.

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