Construction Engineering & Metal Building FAQ's

A metal building system is just that; a system.  

Pre-engineered steel building systems include four different types of steel framing designed to work together.

The typical steel red-iron wall columns and ceiling pieces attach to form the frame of the building in the primary system.  

The secondary framing of a prefabricated building connects across the bays with self-drilling screws for lateral support. 

The third part of the metal building system is the end wall framing.

And finally, steel wall and roof panels that are corrosion-resistant complete the metal building system.

These panels create the exterior of the structure.

And, if you don't want your prefabricated metal building to look like, well, a metal building, they can be finished with any typical building material to achieve the "look" you need.  

Brick, stone, glass, block, tilt-up concrete, or even wood make attractive exteriors for prefabricated metal buildings.

One of the main questions people have when considering a prefabricated metal building is if it can have a basement.

In the article below, we will answer that question and talk about several benefits that come with a prefabricated metal building.

Ask a group of horse owners which they prefer for their horse barns, and you're likely to find strong opinions on both sides. 

However, metal buildings make excellent horse barns. 

Along with affordability and sustainability, steel-framed metal horse barns provide safe, fire-resistant, pest-free and theft-proof homes for some of your most valuable assets. 

In the article below, we will discuss the benefits of steel horse barns as well as tips on planning the construction of your upcoming horse barns.

There are many reasons why steel buildings and metal building components are becoming the number one choice for commercial construction.

They are affordable, durable, and sustainable. But, most importantly, they are incredibly safe.

Metal buildings meet the highest standards when it comes to protection from the elements, natural disasters, intruders, and pest infestations. 

Pre-engineered and professionally constructed metal buildings are designed to meet customer's personal and professional safety and environmental needs while providing flexible plans and looks.

Steel buildings do not need to look like giant boxes. 

There's a good chance you drive by structures every day that you would never guess were made of steel. 

Metal can be shaped, texturized, and colored any way you want. 

Additional coating can be added to steel to make it look like wood, concrete, brick, or any other material while maintaining its safety.

Let's take a look at why steel is the safest material for your construction project.

Pre-engineered steel buildings have revolutionized the construction industry. With their unmatched structural integrity, pre-engineered steel buildings offer endless possibilities based on their panelized and modular formats. 

Pre-engineered steel buildings offer the best solution for most projects because they can be used for various building applications such as agricultural buildings, mini-storage, workshops, industrial buildings, airplane hangars, and commercial buildings.

You will save both time and money when you invest in a pre-engineered steel facility. 

There are many beneficial features for investing in a pre-engineered steel building, and we will examine them below. We will also take a look at what prefab, or prefabricated, actually means.

Many people now opt for cool-coated metal roof panels when ordering their steel building. 

What Is A Pre-Engineered Metal Building?

If you're looking for a convenient, cost-effective alternative to conventional construction, pre-engineered metal buildings are just what you're looking for.

Pre-engineered metal buildings are often used for commercial spaces, but they can be designed to meet the needs of any builder.

Pre-engineered metal buildings are cost-efficient, customizable, quicker to construct and erect than traditional methods.

But what exactly is a pre-engineered metal building? We'll talk about that in the article below.

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There are many benefits to use a steel building for your next project rather than a traditional timber building.

They are more cost efficient in the long-term, they require little routine maintenance and upkeep, they construct quickly, and they last for generations.

They are also very eco-friendly.

Steel buildings produce fewer emissions when they're being constructed, they are more energy efficient because of the insulation and painting options, and they last longer, so there's no need to rebuild or repair.

They also don't use as many resources during construction.

If you frame your house using pine, the average home requires 22 full grown pine trees just for the frame.

When you take all the extras into account, like hardwood floors, cabinets, furniture, etc. could easily double the number of trees used.

When all is said and done, you're looking at 50 mature pine trees being used in the construction of one home. In large developments, the number of trees needed for construction adds up quickly.

And once you've used the lumber, it can't be recycled. You can plant a new tree, and wait years and years for it to grow, but you can't reuse the tree you've already cut down.

This is where steel buildings have a significant advantage.

There are obviously zero trees needed to construct a steel building.

And, since steel is the most recycled product in the world, once you're done with it, you can recycle it, and it becomes something else.

That's not the case with lumber.

In the article below, we will give you an overview of recycling metal, it's importance, and the various processes.

There's a lot of information out there about home loans and mortgage options, but when it comes to finding information about new construction loans, it's not quite as easy to get the information that you need.

Financing your metal building, however, is no different from financing a traditional wood-framed structure.

In fact, because of their durability and longevity, choosing a pre-engineered metal building could even make you a more appealing loan candidate.

If you're using your metal building on a farm or a ranch, you might even be able to use special grants and/or loan offers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You can find out more about that on the USDA website.

No matter what you plan on using your metal building for, there is a financing option available for you.

In the article below, we'll discuss several of those options, and we'll talk about a few additional considerations, so you're prepared when the time comes.

It's not uncommon for a business to outgrow their initial facilities.

It's actually a good sign if you do because needing more space typically means you've accomplished some level of success.

But, when that time comes, it means you have to make a pretty big decision: do you move your business into a new facility, or do you expand your existing facilities.

If you chose to use a metal building to set up your business in when you first started, you're in luck. Either option is realistic for you.

People who have timber buildings will find it more difficult to expand their current facilities, whereas metal buildings are easily expandable.

Even if you do have a metal building, it can still be a tough decision to make with many factors to consider.

In the article below, we'll look at a few of the factors you should consider when making that decision, and then we'll talk about expanding your metal building.

Making large purchases come with many risks. Without doing the proper research, several things can go wrong.

One of the most significant purchases you can make is the purchase of a brand new metal building.

So, with that, comes many risks.

Of course, the best way to eliminate the risks that come with purchasing a metal building is to work with an experienced company like CDMG.

But, some people still like to start their journey on their own.

If you're one of those people, there are three mistakes that many people seem to make when they go out on their own.

In the article below, we will discuss those three mistakes so you can avoid them when you purchase your metal building.