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Tube steel is entirely constructed of light gauge 2.5” tube steel with max spans limited to 40’ typically. These buildings are cheap and ideal for non-habited structures only such as carports, RV covers and agricultural sheds for livestock. Tube steel is typically pre-engineered up to a max wind and snow load any may not be ideal for high wind and snow load area.
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Tube steel buildings are factory manufactured and then assembled on-site. Fabrication is quick due to preset sizes and designs. Delivery to site from order is typically a few weeks. Install is possible in 1-3 days depending on size.
Not Intended for Livable Structures - Best 20-30ft Wide
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Cold formed suit the 20 to 60+ foot clear span (subject to component availability) ideal for both domestic out-buildings, barn homes, and commercial. Easy to add lean-to’s, mezzanine floors, and overhangs. Strength of structural steel without the weight. Galvanized coated frame for durability.
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Cold formed buildings are produced in factories using roll forming machines by taking large steel coils and running those through a series of rollers to form them into shapes used in cold formed buildings. Cold formed building manufacture is the fastest of the 3 types of building. Delivery to site from order is typically 3 weeks. Unloading by forklift. 16’ post/column 97-117#
Can be Used for Livable Space Designs - Best 40-60ft Wide
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Structural steel (I-Beam) can be built at any size but start to be become more economical for spans over 50’. Ideal for very large spans (Walmart), tall buildings, buildings that need cranes, large unsupported overhangs, open riding arenas, large doors such as airplane hangers
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Structural steel buildings main frames are processed in large factories with cranes, heavy machinery and welding equipment. The secondary framing purlins and girts are manufactured using roll forming machines. Delivery to site from order is typically 8 to 16 weeks. Unloading will typically require a crane or heavy forklift. 16’ column 200-250#
Ideal for large structures and commercial - Best 70-200ft Wide
Post Frame Buildings (Pole Barn)
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Post frame suited to 24’ to 60’ spans with typical maximum height of 16’. Wider spans and large doors quickly add cost. Ideal for smaller more domestic style buildings, barn homes, and smaller commercial buildings
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Post frame buildings are a combination of factory manufactured and built on site. The roof system of Post Frame buildings are built in factories using press’s and jigs to form large roof trusses. The walls are typically random lengths of lumber which need cut on site by contractors. Delivery to site from order is typically 6 6-8 weeks. Unloading by forklift. Oregon pine 16’ 6x6 post 112-142#
Can be Livable Space Structures - Best as 40-50ft Wide
Conventional Framing Building (Stick)
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Sometimes your HAO or code requires a stick built garage and a metal building is not an option. These are built on-site and take weeks compared to days to construct. One thing to consider is the fact that traditional materials are not as durable as a prefab steel garage and typically results in higher waste of materials.
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Wood typically shows up wrapped in groups and is dropped on site. The walls are typically random lengths of lumber which need cut on site by contractors. Delivery to site from order is typically 4-6 weeks. Unloading by forklift.
Used for Residential Applications - Best 30-50ft Wide
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A small stick built structure that is made of 2x4’s or 2x6’s, galvanized nails, siding, and shingles built to standard building codes for wind and snow rating. These are basically tiny buildings great for storage or offices.
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Most shed companies are pre-fabbed and built ready to ship out. Since these are normally small in size they are easy to ship and can be dropped directly on-site when delivered ready to use.
Perfect for Small Storage Needs - Best 8-15ft Wide
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