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How to Choose a Metal Building Frame

 

 

 


 

 

Steel building manufacturers make a variety of framing types. If you’re in the market for a steel frame, you’ll want to choose the type that best for your project.
 
Suppliers can show you the types of framing available and you can also learn about the different types by exploring on the Internet.

Before choosing a steel building system, you must clearly determine your requirements. A multi-span rigid frame, for example, is needed for a large steel building with interior columns, or partitions, where you want to keep the same basic interior layout permanently. Having interior columns will lower the cost of such a building drastically. If you’re going to construct a building with a wide open span and no interior columns, you should consider a clear span. Smaller buildings have the requirements of tapered beams or lean-to’s.

Choosing the right steel building frame is essential. It can be the most important factor in the success of your construction project. You must give sufficient thought to deciding on the type of frame that is most suited to your needs. For example, a manufacturing company or office complex may be able to tolerate interior columns, but a gymnasium may not.

Example Project

Imagine that you are building a new gym that is 40'W x 155'L with the roof pitch at 4:12. The roof has to resist a 20 psf snow load. You want the side walls to be at least 12'H. What is the framing solution? A clear-span, rigid-frame steel building would be the right choice because interior columns would not be appropriate. A 50-foot span is within the maximum range for a clear-span system. This system is expandable and flexible enough to accommodate the gym.

Most projects require either a single-span or multi-span rigid frame. If you need a small structure for storage or as an add-on, you might be able to save money by choosing another type of frame. Be sure to know your requirements and do your homework first to find the best framing solution for your needs.


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