WHY RHINO STEEL BUILDINGS TRAMPLE THE COMPETITION
Building with steel is definitely the smart choice, but be aware that all metal building kits are not created equal. Make sure you are getting the most building for your money before you decide who offers the best building kits for your construction project.
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First, let’s take a quick look at the five basic types of steel structures used in low-rise construction today, including the following:
Arch Structures
Probably better known as Quonset huts, arch buildings feature a curved roof and walls.
Do you remember the old Gomer Pyle-USMC show? Those barracks the Marines lived in were arch structures.
The corrugated steel exterior sheathing is all there is to the building; there is no framing. It is much like half of a giant tin can.
Arch buildings are cheap to produce, easy to ship, and quick to set up or take down. Consequently, arch structures worked great as temporary buildings for military use during World War II.
However, for today’s builder, there are many disadvantages to using an arch structure.
First, there is usually no choice of exterior colors for the sheathing. Because of the curved surface, arch buildings are nearly impossible to “dress up” with brick or stone to make them more attractive.
Secondly, because of the curved shape, insulating an arch structure is difficult. The shape also makes finishing the exterior challenging.
Thirdly, the wider the building, the more unusable space there is along those curved sidewalls.
Plumbing and electrical may also be difficult to install.
Moreover, zoning restrictions in many areas prohibit the use of arch buildings.
Web Truss Buildings
In web-truss structures, steel trusses form the framing. Parallel steel pieces connect with zigzags of metal between them, forming a web-like pattern.
Typically, web truss framing is spaced in 10’ to 16’ increments, which sometimes makes it difficult to place wider doors.
In addition, many companies do not supply framing for the end walls. Consequently, builders must buy lumber and fabricate their own end wall framing.
Moreover, web-truss manufacturers tend to supply a much lighter, weaker gauge of exterior sheathing.
Birds also cause problems for web-truss building owners. They love to nest and roost in the trusses.
Unfortunately, our feathered friends love to roost and nest in the web framing. Naturally, that leads to “fowling” the building’s contents. That is not only messy, but can become a health hazard as well.
Light-Gauge Steel Buildings
Basically, light-gauge steel structures use the same building techniques as wood framing. They simply substitute galvanized cold-formed steel studs for traditional 2 x 4 lumber in a “stick-per-stick” manner.
Building with light-gauge steel is very labor intensive. All the steel is cut to length with a chop saw at the job site. Generally, light-gauge framing places studs 16” to 24” apart.
Light-gauge builders find battling heat/cold transference very difficult, too. The small-capacity wall cavities limit insulation and thermal break options.
Although the steel itself is fire-resistant, light-gauge framing loses its strength in intense fires. The framing can collapse without warning. Consequently, firefighters dread fires in light-gauge steel buildings.
Some light-gauge building owners experience a problem on interior walls known as “ghosting.” Odd dark streaks sometimes form on interior walls along the framing, forcing owners to repaint frequently.
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