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Dear Friends, February is the month of love. Even though we’re in the construction industry, we at Classic Metal Roofing are wondering one thing this month: What do you love about your home? We all transform our homes into personal sanctuaries … places where we find comfort, security, safety, and the love of our families. But what is the one thing that you love most about your home? Is it that ancient oak tree in the back yard? That comfortable window seat in the upstairs bedroom? The cove molding and other original woodwork in your dining room? That unique cut glass window over the stair landing? Or maybe the thing you love the most is the collection of memories you have built in your home. We would very much enjoy hearing what you love most about your home. Please go to our FaceBook page and post your own comment starting with “What I love most about my home is …” Now, you may suspect that we at Classic Metal Roof Systems have our own take on this question … and we do! When homeowner...

Isn’t it hard to believe that it’s already March? The year is going by so quickly! And, for many areas of the country, it’s been a difficult year weather-wise. While we may dream of sunny and warm spring days, the reality is cold, windy, snowy, and icy for many of us. But, spring will eventually arrive and, when it does, many homeowners will find that the unusually severe winter has taken an abusive toll on their home’s roof. Spend part of a March day looking at your roof So, what are the signs that your roof may need to be replaced? Look for missing or badly curled shingles, flashings that have been pushed out of place by ice, granules that have been drug off by snow, and sealants that have cracked or broken loose in the cold. All of these things will indicate the need for maintenance and possibly even replacement of your roof. And, if you’ve experienced ice dams this winter, you will likely find that your roof is far more prone to leaks in the future. If you think your roof may need ...

Steel buildings have gained an incredible amount of popularity in recent years as a result of their versatility, stability, and ease of erection. In fact, one of the largest draws towards the steel building construction process is the fact that the buildings will go up fast, and the process of putting up the steel building is incredibly cost effective in comparison to the construction of similar building options. What makes steel buildings unique is the manufacturing process that is completed behind the scenes. Ultimately, we do more work upfront so there is less for you to worry about during the actual construction process. Building Assembly: The Simple Process Steel buildings are pre-engineered and pre-manufactured at Worldwide Steel Buildings. What this means is that we design and fabricate all of the pieces of your building prior to the start of your construction process. The pieces are manufactured in a controlled environment that ensures their effectiveness, stability and reliabi...

The decision to begin a construction project isn’t one that comes lightly. There is a long process of planning and organizing exactly where the structure will go and how you need the building set up so that it fits your needs exactly. When it comes to actually constructing the building, the easier the process is, the better. This is why so many people turn to steel construction, and Worldwide Steel Buildings offers state of the art products that are top of the line in stability and cost effectiveness with the design and ease of construction for the do-it-yourselfer. When the option comes to save money on the product you need, you don’t turn it down. We shop sales for clothing, for food, even for specials on travel and vacation destinations. But when it comes to a construction process, you don’t usually think of what sales you can find. Thanks to Worldwide Steel Buildings, this way of thinking is a thing of the past. Worldwide Steel Buildings has a large compilation of manufactured part...

Whether you like to hit the road in an RV, go off-road on a ATVs or dirt bike, or take to the water in your boat or personal watercraft, summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors. All these vehicles are an investment in summer fun for you and your family – and steel buildings are ideal as garages to store, maintain and protect your investment. Customize the perfect size Our steel building kits are 100 percent customizable to accommodate vehicles of all shapes and sizes, and designed to store one vehicle or many. With clear spans up to 225 feet across and customizable ceiling heights and roof pitches, there’s virtually no vehicle our steel garages can’t hold. We can help you design the perfect building for you, from a small garage for your personal fishing boat, or a large-scale structure for your commercial fishing business. Built to last You already know steel structures unmatched strength and durability. But steel also offers great resistance to wear and tear from the elements com...

We love the look of our steel buildings, and we want to make sure our customers do, too. Our sheet metal siding comes in a wide range of colors which you can “try before you buy” using our 3-D Building Design Tool. But a steel building doesn’t have to look like a steel building if you don’t want it to. Our customers have the benefit and flexibility of using a range of other exterior options if sheet metal isn’t your preference. Aesthetics that match your vision This flexibility can be particularly important when trying to match a look that may already exist on your property – or matching a new steel house to the surrounding neighborhood. Worldwide Steel Buildings’ team has worked with many of our customers to design steel structures using a range of exterior finishes, including brick, stone, stucco, and even wood. Strength you can depend on Whatever exterior finishes you choose, you still get the strength and durability of our steel truss framing, backed by our unmatched 50-year guaran...

Worldwide Steel builds are designed to be easily assembled. We also provide dedicated support from your planning phase through your project completion. However,  when all’s said and done you’ve a substantial project on your hands. The decisions you make before breaking ground will affect how you feel about your project for years to come. Here are five questions our experts recommend you ask yourself (and come up with good answers for!) before you make any commitments: How do I plan to use the building? Seems simple, right? Worldwide Steel building kits are largely comprised of the same components. However, being in need of a house, a garage, an aircraft hangar, a horse arena or something completely outside-the-box will determine what you need from your building kit. As impossible as it may seem right now, it’s  a good idea to think about how your needs for the building might change over the years to come.  Does my steel building need to be purely functional, or are aesthe...

Home ownership has long been a major part of the American Dream. As the decades go on, though, there are more and more reasons to think owning a home might not be attainable. The financial considerations are massive, urban sprawl and developer monopolies reduce choices, and the environmental impact of building a traditional wood construction residence is enough to make some would-be builders reconsider.  But there’s another option.  More and more people are making a new smart choice and building a metal house … a Worldwide Steel metal house, to be specific. Here’s why: Save money When you build a metal home with a Worldwide Steel kit, you’re saving money right off the bat (the national average build price for a steel building home is $70-90 a square foot, compared to $110-130 for conventional wood construction). You’re also saving money during the build process (our building kits go up a lot faster than traditional construction, no matter how elaborate your interior) and over ...

There are a lot of things that set Worldwide Steel Buildings apart from the competition. Our 3D virtual steel building designer, the quality of our materials, the ease of erecting our steel buildings and our 50-year structural guarantee, to name a few. But when you’re starting a steel building project, even if it’s not your first, you probably want some reassurance along the way. Confirmation that you’ve thought the design through, that you’ve measured your needed square footage correctly, that you aren’t forgetting any key elements that would be a pain to add in post-construction. And once the trusses start going up, it’s comforting to know there’s someone you can call – someone you can trust – if you have any questions along the way.  And that’s where Worldwide Steel really shines: our team. Our trained building consultants, ready to help you design the building of your dreams and see it through to reality. Our steel building experts across the country are happy to guide the cons...

At Worldwide Steel, we’re committed to customer satisfaction. Not just when your steel building is shiny and new – when it’s shiny and old, too. That’s why every metal building, house, shed or hangar we help you design comes with a limited 50-year warranty: one that we consider the best steel building warranty in the business. It’s easy to understand, it’s comprehensive, and it’s backed by Worldwide Steel pride. Not many other steel building vendors provide a warranty as all-encompassing or long-lasting as ours, and we think we know why: When you work with another steel building company, they’re probably sourcing parts and services from third party suppliers. We don’t do that. We’re your manufacturers, we’re your consultants, we’re your advisers. And we’re good at what we do, too. From the first time you get on the phone with a Worldwide Steel team member, you’ll be able to hear and feel the pride we take in our work, the excitement we have about your project, and the knowledge we have...

We’ve discussed several key pieces of a metal building: basic components, features and accessories. In keeping with the structure of defining what makes up a metal building, let’s discuss the glue that holds the building together, bracing. There are many different types of bracing, so let’s define what bracing is and explore the different types. SO, WHAT IS BRACING? Bracing and bridging are virtually the same thing, so the terminology used depends on the person you are talking to. To minimize confusion, we will use the term bracing for this blog posting. Bracing is used between structural members of metal buildings. Made up of rods, angles and cables, these components are essential within the plane of the roofing system and wall panels for load transfer. Bracing is a key element in creating a strong foundation to fight seismic, wind, and crane thrusts. It should always be installed to a taut condition removing all slack. Before you make any modifications to the bracing shown on the Con...

In our previous blog posting, we defined what bracing is and discussed the differences of portal bracing, cable bracing and rods. As a refresher, bracing is used between structural members and there are several different types of bracing in metal buildings. Let’s finish explaining the other types of bracing. TEMPORARY BRACING Used at the discretion of the installer, temporary bracing is needed to stabilize the structure during installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to provide adequate temporary bracing. For added safety, you should only remove the temporary bracing after all paneling has been installed. When properly installed, temporary bracing can help prevent structural collapses during construction. FLANGE BRACING First, let’s define what a flange is: it’s the projecting edge of a structural member. For example, the top and bottom horizontal projections of an I beam. Flange bracing is the member used to provide lateral support to the flange of a structural member. ...

Metal churches are becoming an increasingly common occurrence across worship facilities. But, why should you choose to build your church with metal as opposed to some other building material? From ease of installation to minimal general upkeep, metal churches give way to efficiency, affordability and cost savings. Here are a few reasons why you should consider building a metal church.   SAVE TIME AND MONEY WITH A STEEL CHURCH A steel church can shave time off your building schedule, provided you have a general contractor in place, as installation can be completed in a quicker timeframe than other conventional building materials. What about upkeep? Occasionally, metal panels will need to be replaced and precautions taken when inclement weather is forecasted, but overall the general upkeep of metal buildings is very minimal.   A METAL CHURCH CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR CONGREGATION Churchgoers search to find their church home, therefore, outfitting your church to meet the needs of your ...

A roof is one of the most expensive investments you’ll make in any home or building. Understandably so, roofs are expected to hold up in thunderstorms and snowy conditions so they must be designed effectively. Choosing the right roof and slope is essential to your steel building. There are two main roof lines that Heritage works with and you have a choice of how steep or shallow your roof is. Let’s take a look at these roof types and describe the different roof slopes so you can make an informed decision on what works best for your metal building.   ROOF TYPES Gable Roof A gable roof is defined by the triangular portion of the endwall from the level of the eave to the ridge of the roof. Also known as pitched or peaked roofs, gable roofs are easily identified by their triangular shape and are the most common metal roof type. Benefits of metal gable roofs are that they easily shed water and snow as well as allow for more space, providing higher vaulted ceilings and better ventilation...