Future First Time Builders
Why Gutters are an Important Piece of Your Steel Building
When you decide to buy a metal building, there are several design questions to answer. What color should my building be? What do I want my roof to look like? How many windows and doors do I want? Don’t forget to include gutters in your building planning. Gutters help support the integrity of foundations as …
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7 Things to Know When ‘Finishing’ a First Time Steel Building Project
A Steel Building – the name alone sometimes sends the wrong message about the aesthetic possibilities. Some people envision a boxy warehouse. Some people might think of a rounded military-bunker, Quonset hut or a shed like structure. Sure, these are steel buildings, but are they your only options? Absolutely not! Creative engineering has given …
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Top 10 Most Interesting Metal Buildings
Metal buildings don’t have to be a four sided structure with uniform windows. While I respect and admire the clean lines of classic architecture, there are some buildings which deserve attention for their outrageous and one-of-a-kind architecture. The following structures are just a few of the interesting metal buildings that have caught my eye recently. 1. Experience …
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 …
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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: …
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