Metal Fabrication 101
What is Metal Fabrication? Have you ever wondered what goes into the manufacture of metal parts and objects? Whether you are considering the sheet metal cladding on your house or…
The Truth about ‘Factory Unclaimed Buildings’ Claims When Shopping for Clearance Steel Kits
If you’re in the market for a steel building, you may have come across some retailers claiming they have unclaimed steel buildings at clearance prices. You may be tempted by…
What Are The Most Common Standard Sizes Of Metal Buildings?
Metal building sizes are only limited to a person’s imagination. Metal builders can construct small buildings ideal for shop use, or large-scale projects can be completed. The most common, standard…
How Much Does a 30×40 Metal Building Cost?
A 30×40 metal building provides 1,200 square feet of space, making it ideal for home workshops, agricultural use and even retail stores. If you’re considering a 30×40 metal building for…
How Much Does a 40×60 Metal Building Cost?
A 40×60 metal building provides about 2,400 square feet of space, which makes it ideal for shops, garages and storage. For commercial purposes, this large of a building is a…
What Does the MBMA (Metal Building Manufacturers Association) Do?
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1956 to promote metal building systems. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, MBMA’s building system members are certified to standards…
Metal Building Design Options
You can see that there are quite a few reasons to consider a metal building. They are cost-effective, eco-friendly, customizable, versatile, low maintenance, and long-lasting. But what are the different…
Modular vs. Prefab vs. Engineered: Which Is Right For You?
While you’re shopping for a metal building, you may encounter industry terms which can confuse you. Several terms which are related and which are easy to mix up are “modular,”…
What is the Building Process for a Metal Structure?
The exact process for constructing a metal building will depend on the type of building selected, specific details concerning the site such as grade, slope, soil type, the manufacturing route…
Foundation Options
Selecting the type of foundation for your metal building can make or break your project. Before you start any building, you should make sure you are choosing the right foundation…
Finishing Options for Metal Buildings
There are so many ways you can finish the interior and exterior of your metal structure once it is in place. To be honest, you can make it look just…
Insulation Options for Metal Buildings
There are a number of possibilities when comes to insulating steel structures. The choices will vary by use and your locale. When you are selecting materials to use, pay attention…