Metal building kits are wonderfully easy to assemble, and with several designs to choose from, adaptable to just about any use. Whats not to like about them. Theyre long lasting, maintenance free and strong enough to resist hurricanes and earthquakes, if need be. Lets take a quick look at the different models.
P series metal building kits feature a traditional straight sidewall and arched roof design that gives you enough storage space for a backyard garage or workshop. Why, you could even turn your P series metal building kit into a guest cottage and customize it to match the exterior of your home. The A series of metal building kits uses the same basic engineering design as the P series except that its roof has been designed with a 4 to 12 pitch for superior protection from high wind and snow.
The classic Q series metal building kits are modeled after the iconic Quonset huts of the World War II era. Their arched roof to ground design makes the Q series one of the strongest structures in architecture and effortlessly protects livestock, farm equipment, hay, grain and crops from the worst of Mother Nature. Last, but not least, the S series of metal building kits, with its high, straight sidewalls and rounded roof, gives you 100 percent usable space for such diverse purposes as light industry and manufacturing, fire stations, airport fueling stations and RV storage.
Metal building kits also come with easy to read assembly manuals that make construction a breeze. You should first make sure that the area you have chosen for your building is of a level grade and cleared of any tree roots, stones or grassy spots that could affect the lay of the flooring materials. Next, either pour a full concrete floor or individual square concrete pads where you plan to put your steel frame columns. Embed anchor bolts into the concrete pads, erect the columns into the anchor bolts after the concrete has dried, then raise and bolt the rafters to the columns. Next, attach roof purlins, wall girts and cable bracing to the roof and walls.
If you intend to insulate your metal building, now is the time to unroll your insulation and put it into place, before attaching the metal sheeting to create walls and roof. Finally, customize your metal building kit with doors, windows and metal trim.
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