http://www.steelbuildingnow.com The most up to date information about steel buildings Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:04:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There are three major steel structure framework styles to consider when planning your pre-fabricated, pre-engineered steel building venture: clear span, modular, or single slope. Pre-engineered steel structure system sellers and fabricators use a precise planning and pricing process whether you are buying a finished product by phone or via the ... http://www.steelbuildingnow.com/pre-fabricated-pre-engineered-steel-building-structural-framework-designs/ Adequate purlin bracing in pre-engineered steel buildings calls for substantial connections between the eave and ridge ends. A common building technique known as sag angle, or strapping in basic aligned rows, does not necessarily prevent breakdown and failure of purlin braces. A correctly installed row of purlin bracing is anchored to ... http://www.steelbuildingnow.com/utilization-of-purlin-braces-in-pre-engineered-pre-fabricated-steel-buildings-3/ For anyone planning to erect a steel building, a thorough knowledge of snow and rain loads is vital, particularly in the northern states. The maximum anticipated snow density on a structure's roof at any one time is called the Design Snow Load. Live load is defined as the result of ... http://www.steelbuildingnow.com/a-review-of-snow-and-rain-loads-regarding-pre-fabricated-steel-buildings/ Selecting a steel roof to top your new building provides more advantages than just keeping the wind and rain out. The roof can improve the appearance of the building, and a building that looks good is more likely to attract business. Steel roofs can be designed to match the aesthetic ... http://www.steelbuildingnow.com/attributes-in-regards-to-all-steel-roofing-2/ What makes a pre-engineered steel building structurally sound To answer this question, you need to understand how its components and framework work with the support system. Depending on the building length, the conventional single floor all-steel building system is comprised of main frames that incorporate various bays. Unless otherwise specified, ... http://www.steelbuildingnow.com/the-steel-framework-reliability-of-pre-fabricated-pre-engineered-steel-buildings-2/ To ensure sufficient purlin bracing in steel buildings, multiple connections are required between the eave and ridge ends. A common building technique, sag angle, or strapping in basic aligned rows, will not automatically prevent breakdown and failure of purlin braces. A row of purlin bracing should be anchored to the strong ... http://www.steelbuildingnow.com/utilization-of-purlin-braces-in-pre-engineered-pre-fabricated-steel-buildings-2/ You may have studied a great deal of building information recently if you are contemplating an all-steel building purchase. Perhaps you saw commercials on television, searched the Internet, or heard advertisements on the radio. Many ads pronounce, "The lowest priced steel structures available! Take advantage of these hot deals! Act ... http://www.steelbuildingnow.com/most-pre-fabricated-pre-engineered-steel-structures-arent-equivalent-2/ There are a number of factors to consider before choosing the steel building manufacturer for your project. Besides searching on the Web or simply picking the company closest to you, consider these aspects before you make your final, best choice. When searching on the Internet for the words "steel building,"� some ... http://www.steelbuildingnow.com/skill-to-decide-on-the-proper-pre-engineered-pre-fabricated-steel-structure-manufacturer-2/ Before beginning a steel building project, it is very important to review government regulated safety procedures, as well as to thoroughly understand local building codes. These guidelines should be followed throughout all construction phases. Minimizing risk is a key factor in any successful project. Individuals at the construction site should be ... http://www.steelbuildingnow.com/minimizing-risk-together-with-pre-engineered-steel-structure-construction/ There are several styles of purlins that work well for steel structures. It's important to understand each one in all their intricacies. We'll discuss a couple of them below.   Many systems use hot-rolled steel beams. The growth in pre-fabricated, pre-engineered steel buildings occurred a number of years after the introduction ... http://www.steelbuildingnow.com/other-alternative-purlin-schemes-regarding-pre-engineered-and-pre-fabricated-steel-buildings-2/