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30,000 Benefits of a Steel Building
It’s easy to understand the benefits of a steel building; they’re inexpensive and hardly difficult to erect. An engineer, not an architect, can accomplish most of the planning and design elements for you. Another of the many benefits of a steel building is significantly greater span capacities with no interior support beams – which translates to unobstructed square footage. But… …

How To Build Your Fantasy NASCAR Garage
Whether you are storing your everyday SUV, an old classic or working on a stock car to race at your local circle track, your garage is a direct reflection of your commitment to cars. Are you organized? Do each one of your tools have a specific place on the wall? Do you wish your garage… …

The Best Little Horse House In Texas
“It was the nicest little horse house you ever saw!” Texans love to ride horses, it’s part of their blood. But whether you’re in Texas or any other state in the U.S., your horses need a place to sleep, eat and play. Why not give your horses a metal building to live and play in?… …

An Optimal Building Material for Accessory Dwelling Units
Large families who live with extended family members often find themselves running out of space. In many scenarios, simply moving family members into a new home is not feasible. Especially for older or senior family members who need a little extra care. When you find yourself out of space in your main dwelling, consider building… …

What Does Your Airplane Hangar Need?
Not all airplane hangars are alike. There is a lot to consider when constructing a prefab steel airplane hangar. The biggest difference between an airplane hangar and a plain old steel workshop is the doors. Doors on an airplane hangar have to be pretty big to accommodate the size of the plane. In turn, the… …

Recipe for a Steel Building, as Prepared by Armstrong Steel
Ingredients: 1 job site 1 contact form 1 pen 1 phone 1 computer/laptop/tablet 2 payments 1 or 2 toolboxes 3 sets of drawings 1 project manager 1 cherry picker or forklift 5-7 friends A sprinkle of determination A heap of elbow grease* 1 Erection Safety Manual Prep time: 5 minutes Ready: On your schedule Directions:… …

How Will Your Workshop Survive The Winter?
There are benefits and drawbacks for both rigid frame and Arch buildings. Not all custom steel buildings are alike. Depending on what your needs are, you may fare better with an arch frame rather than a rigid frame. Rigid frame architecture has excellent value because you can utilize every square inch of your steel building… …

Controlling the Temperature in Metal Buildings
You have questions when it comes to your metal building. That’s perfectly fine, because I have answers. When it comes to heating and cooling a metal building, I get a lot of questions from concerned clients that don’t know where to begin. While there are several design options to consider, my main goal is to… …

Ready to Build the Perfect Steel Garage?
We know there are so many options when you decide to buy your first steel building, and it can be overwhelming. Once you have all the basics and get your building erected, you’re going to want to make additions! If you don’t get everything you want the first go-around, we have several suggestions about how… …
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