Archive for November, 2005

Consumer Questions About Steel Buildings

Saturday, November 12th, 2005

            There has been a nationwide increase in the popularity of steel buildings. For people unfamiliar with steel construction, however, there are normally a number of questions about steel, and the buildings that are offered.

            One of the first questions usually posed about steel buildings is how “customer friendly” they are. Detailed assembly construction plans are easy to understand and come with most building purchases. This will include an Anchor Bolt Plan for the foundation and an Engineer Certified Erection Drawing for the building. If the purchaser has some construction experience, and the building is not too large, they may consider assembling the building them selves. The use of a qualified erector, however, is strongly advised for larger buildings and consumers with no previous construction experience.

            Most steel building manufacturers and suppliers will also provide customer service personnel and specialists, at their corporate headquarters, to answer any