Steel is an awesome material with many benefits, roll fomer which is why Whirlwind Steel sells steel buildings. But we also understand nothing is perfect. Every building material has pros and cons. We may stress the pros most of the time, but we also must address the cons.
- May 27 Wed 2020 10:57
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WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF METAL BUILDINGS?
Steel is an awesome material with many benefits, roll fomer which is why Whirlwind Steel sells steel buildings. But we also understand nothing is perfect. Every building material has pros and cons. We may stress the pros most of the time, but we also must address the cons.
- May 27 Wed 2020 10:40
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HOW DOES WALL BRACING WORK?
Wall bracing provides steel-framed structures both lateral and longitudinal stability. Bracing transfers the stress of loads across the walls from brace to brace, dispersing the load at any given point. Every building, no matter the size must be able to resist any anticipated structural loads to avoid collapse.
All structures experience a variety of load conditions caused by wind shear, seismic activity, water or other phenomena. Wall bracing can take on different forms depending on its location and the design of the structure.
- May 27 Wed 2020 10:39
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DESIGNING A BUILDING TO WITHSTAND HEAVY SNOW
- May 22 Fri 2020 16:45
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SHOULD YOU USE HARD WALLS IN YOUR METAL BUILDING?
The term “hard walls” would seem to encompass steel walls as well as any other type of wall, but in this case, we are talking about masonry or concrete attached to the frame in place of steel panels. While steel wall panels are available in nearly every color, texture and pattern under the sun, there are still times when a hard wall is the better choice.
The owner may have a particular aesthetic appearance in mind, or it is more cost effective to reduce sound issues with a hard wall. Security, stability and lateral load and fire resistance are a few more reasons why hard walls are installed in preference to steel.
- May 22 Fri 2020 15:12
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METAL BUILDING FOUNDATION FAQS
The best building projects begin with a good foundation - literally. If the foundation isn’t right, there will be a negative impact on the durability and longevity of your metal building, two of the most common benefits you receive from building with steel.
Let’s take a look at some common questions about foundations for metal buildings.
- May 21 Thu 2020 17:12
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MAKE SURE YOUR STEEL BUILDING STANDS UP TO NATURAL DISASTERS
The year 2017 was hard on everyone. Recovery from hurricanes, wildfires and flooding are still in progress with more to come. One of the lessons we learn every time a natural disaster hits is that most buildings and homes were never built to withstand extreme events.
