Steel Construction vs Traditional Wood Construction
Steel buildings have been around for the past 70 years
and their popularity has grown immensely in the past few decades. Steel construction can be more economical than traditional
stick-built construction, but also, designed and erected far faster than traditional buildings.
Design
Considerations Steel Framed Buildings
Knowing your steel gauge is very important when shopping for a new building.
Cheap “economy” Steel buildings use 29 gauge and is the thinner steel.
Rigid Frame vs. Arch
Style Steel Buildings
Familiarize yourself with steel building styles available on the market before choosing a particular
type. The two styles of steel buildings to consider are arch and rigid frame.
Trim and Gutters for Steel
Buildings
Use of trim and gutters for your steel building is an important option to consider before beginning your
steel building project. Trim is important as it covers and connects transitional areas of any steel building.
