A steel building is a big-budget purchase. It would be best if you did your homework to learn about the various aspects of buying and erecting a metal building to avoid mistakes and get the building you want. You already know why you want your building to be made of steel. It&#;s a durable, versatile, low-maintenance structure that you will be able to use for decades.
When buying a steel building, you need to look at the big picture and the long-term to avoid making mistakes. You may be able to get the same size building for less money upfront if you opt for the wood frame, but you will end up spending more on maintenance and repairs for a structure that will only last a fraction of the time a steel building endures.
Steel buildings have &#;non-load bearing&#; exterior walls, allowing several different construction materials to enclose the building or quickly expand the structure. On the other hand, wood uses &#;load-bearing&#; exterior walls that limit the choice of coverings, and the installation is not easy to expand.
CHEAPEST IS NOT ALWAYS BEST
Like anything else, you get what you pay for. Nobody wants to overpay, but you do need to make wise spending decisions.
Looking for the cheapest steel building isn&#;t always the best move either. An inexpensive steel building kit may arrive missing parts, the pre-drilled holes may not line up properly, or the frame members may not be qualified for the load you need.
A cheap building may also imply the supplier is not dependable. If you need replacement parts, transportation, or other support, a vendor who sells cheap probably won&#;t be able to help you. The lower price comes from cutting service as well as selecting the cheapest steel on the market to fabricate the building. The vendor is going for volume business. Quality assurance is probably not high on the list.
To add to the injury of using cheap materials, your cost savings will evaporate because it will take longer to erect the building. You can forget about customization altogether.
Focus on cost, not price.
KNOW WHO YOU ARE BUYING FROM
You can purchase a metal building through a broker or a general contractor. You can also buy directly from the manufacturer.
Whichever way you go, ask for references and do your due diligence before selecting the best way to buy your metal building.
KNOW WHAT YOU WANT AND NEED
If you already know dimensions or rough square footage, you may be able to accelerate your project. If you have a detailed plan, you can get your building manufactured and delivered even more quickly. There are fewer delays in manufacturing, and you can schedule activities to run concurrently if everything is locked down.
If you meet with the broker, general contractor, or manufacturer and have not settled on what you want or if you are just guessing, the product you receive will not match your needs. You will be stuck with a building that isn&#;t what you wanted, or you will have the extra expense of change orders after construction begins.
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Define your needs. Ask yourself what you expect the building to do for you. Think about the details such as the number and type of doors and windows you need. Will you need insulation? Do you need a multi-story building? What do you want it to look like?
Think about these things before you make a purchase. Also, do not be afraid to ask questions. It&#;s far better to get things worked out before you begin.
GET THE PAPERWORK DONE RIGHT
Get everything in writing. Check for the appropriate signatures. Double-check everything, including the final plan for your building.
Make sure you review and understand all your contracts. Check the order form to make sure everything you need is there. Read through all the clauses that describe what the contractor or the manufacturer will do in case of delay or if a problem is found after the site work begins.
Next, ensure all the proper permits have been obtained. Your general contractor may take care of getting them, but it is up to you to ensure your building is constructed to your local building code. You need permission to build, your site must be appropriately zoned for your building, and special use permits may be required depending on what you intend to do with your building.
Check that all inspections are performed, and any rework completed before signing off on completion of the project.
CHECK INVENTORY
When your building kit is delivered, you and your general contractor should check to ensure every part is included and that nothing was damaged in transport. Note any damaged material on the delivery paperwork and contact the contractor or manufacturer immediately.
If you do not check inventory, you will run into delays later in the game, causing you to go over your budget due to scheduling issues.
Buying a steel building is a challenge with lots of moving parts. If you do your homework and keep on top of things, your building experience will run smoothly. Even if glitches occur, if you have prepared for contingencies, your project will still be completed to your satisfaction.
Remember, the cheapest isn&#;t always the best deal, know who you are buying from, know what you want, double and triple check the paperwork, and make sure everything you paid for arrives in good shape at your building site.
It is important when you make a purchase with Titan Steel Structures that you feel totally comfortable with the pre-engineered building that you are buying and that you feel comfortable with our abilities to handle anything you need. This is why we encourage all of our customers to ask as many questions as possible during the building purchasing process.
We never want any of our customers to feel like they should know something or that they are asking too many questions. As we understand that for many of you this is the first time you are purchasing a pre-engineered steel building.
As such we expect that you will have many unanswered questions going into this process. Also, given the fact that buying a steel building is potentially a large investment, we understand that you want to have all of your bases covered before jumping in.
With that in mind we have compiled a list of 5 questions that every purchaser of a steel building asks us, so that hopefully you can put some of your trepidations to rest, and move into the buying experience educated and ready to go.
The first question that almost every new buyer asks us, how much is the building going to cost? Unfortunately, there is no set answer to that, as the price of a building depends largely on the size of the building, what it will be used for, and how much customization you need to have done. However we do offer free quotes, which can give you a better idea for how much your building will cost. And we will also designate a personal project manager that will help guide you through the entire purchasing process, so that you will have a better understand of all of the costs before making the decision to buy.
The truth is that very few people have ever designed a building before, but when it comes to pre-engineered steel buildings none of that matters. Whether you are an expert in design and architecture or whether this whole process is foreign to you, your personal project manager will help take the ideas in your head and make them become a reality. They will help you through the design and engineering process and given as how they are experts at what they do, they will be able to show you the best way to design your building.
This is a question that usually goes hand in hand with &#;what if I&#;ve never designed a building before&#; because most of our customers want to know that we will work with them through the entirety of the project. To answer the question outright, Titan Steel Structures will help you with everything from the initial decision making process all the way through to delivery. We&#;ll help to design the building, engineer the building, construct the steel frame and any customization that needs to occur, and we&#;ll make sure that your building is delivered to where you need it, when you need it.
This is a question that is frequently asked by our customers who have their eyes set on either expanding their business in the future or simply just want to expand their building at some point. The answer to this question though, is that out buildings are very easy to expand. Since they are all pre-engineered and designed by our team, you can add on to just about any building that we offer.
While we would suggest that you get a knowledgeable contractor to assemble your pre-engineered steel building, it would be possible, if you had the knowhow, to put the building together yourself. This is because the buildings are incredibly easy to assemble, and they are also assembled much quicker than traditional buildings. While this list consists of the 5 most asked questions by our customers, we do hope that if you have any further questions you will contact us and allow us to guide you in whatever answers you need.
Our goal at Titan Steel Structures is to give you the easiest building solutions without compromising quality, so if you are in the interested in learning more about the benefits of pre-engineered steel buildings then give us a call today at 1-855-964-, or request a free quote online. Titan Steel Structures&#; expert and knowledgeable staff are available Monday thru Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm. We&#;re here to serve and guide you through the building selection process.
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