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There have been numerous articles that have been published about what the correct steel building should be that will satisfy anyone’s particular requirements. These articles have addressed the core questions of use of the structure, dimensions, accessories, and possible future expansion. The discussion in this particular article addresses additional considerations to ensure that you are purchasing the right steel building for your needs.
There are some things you need to know if you are considering a two story steel building. Steel I-Beam framed buildings need at least a twenty two foot eave height in order to comfortably accommodate a second story. The loading characteristics that need to be engineered into the building in order to accommodate the interior mezzanine can be expensive.
When planning for a steel building project consider the differences between a broker and a contract manufacturer.
The use of a pre-engineered steel building “no service” broker provides the lowest price on base building materials. Brokers are usually only concerned with matching the size requirements to the lowest cost (and usually the cheapest quality) building material packages available. They will run ads in magazines or local papers or on the Internet with the hopes of attracting buyers to their low prices.