Many building shoppers of pre-engineered steel buildings understand the conventional accessories offered ““ insulation, doors and windows have been available for many decades. Recently, contemporary steel structure manufacturers and suppliers have introduced standing-seam and screw-down building roof designs, mansard and fascia designs, and other aesthetically pleasing building components.

Many steel building producers furnish liner panels to provide the inside of your building a more attractive finish. For both internal wall and roof applications liner panels are normally available in 29 or 26 gauge steel.

Roll-up and sectional overhead doorways are fabricated in a wide assortment of sizes, features and colors. Steel building companies often provide Web sites or brochures that illustrate all of the overhead door options available. 

Sliding doors are another entrance option for steel buildings. They normally range in dimension from 10′ to 30′ in width, and are offered in single and double glide styles.

Airplane access doors are available in several designs for steel airplane hangars. Dependent on the dimensions of the airplanes to be stored, you can choose from stacking, sliding, or bi-fold doors.

Eave canopies are desirable attachments that improve the appearance of most any pre-engineered steel building. These roof overhangs stretch along the span of the steel building on the sidewalls, and their extension ranges from 12 to 96 inches; a soffit can also be incorporated if desired. Roof system extensions allow for steel roof expansion at the gable endwalls. Again, including a soffit is optional, and roof extensions up to eight feet are feasible.

Sliding glass windows are another option for your steel building, which feature self-framing and flashing. Choose between double or single pane glass, and they are offered in many sizes. Some manufacturers offer thermal glass as an energy saving upgrade. No matter what the size of your steel buildings, proportionally sized window frames are available.

Skylights and/or wall lights are accessories that help bring exterior light into your pre-engineered steel structure’s interior environment. Skylights are often insulated to help better control your building’s interior temperature.  

Some alternative doorway options include canister doors or rolling doors that roll up over the doorway opening with smooth operation. These doors come in a vast assortment of colors and sizes, as are walk doors and half glass walk doors. Safety glass is frequently standard in half glass standard doors.

Ask your steel manufacturer or supplier about these and other available building enhancements.