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Steel Building Guide
What You Need To Know About Buying A Steel Building
Looking to learn more about steel buildings? You’ve come to the right place.
From design to delivery, SteelMaster’s building guide will help teach you everything you need to know about steel structures.
Engineering
When you purchase a steel building, you’ll want to invest in a structure that will last a lifetime.
Building
Materials
Materials
Why are Quonset huts so strong? It's all in the building's anatomy.
Code & Load Requirements
Building codes and load requirements help ensure structural integrity and safety.
Disaster
Resistance
Resistance
If mother nature can dish it out, the chances are a Quonset Hut can take it.
Environmentally
Friendly
Friendly
Steel is a highly recyclable material–in fact, it’s the most recycled material in the world!
Shipping & Logistics
Once you’ve nailed down the design of your steel building, it’s time for it to be shipped and delivered to you.
Learn more about:
- The advantages of getting your building shipped directly from a factory
- How your building will be packaged for shipping
- The delivery process
Customization
If you’re looking for a unique building application, a Quonset hut is your best bet. In fact, one of the greatest advantages of purchasing a Quonset hut is the opportunity for customization. As long as you’re able to safely complete your design, the possibilities for your building are endless.
Size
Typically, the width of a SteelMaster Quonset hut ranges from 10′ to 60′ with unlimited lengths in two-foot increments. However, we have the ability to create custom-sized structures with widths that can go up to 150′ depending on your location.
Model
Our standard building models are:
- A-Model
- S-Model
- Q-Model
- X-Model
Endwalls
Most of our customers build their own endwalls using local materials to save money. However, some opt to purchase steel endwalls from SteelMaster for an additional price.
Accessories
Once you’ve chosen your model and building size, it’s time to think about what parts and accessories you’d like to add to your structure. Some options we offer include:
- Insulation
- Garage & man doors
- Skylights
- Steel endwalls
- Window frames
- Louver & turbine vents
Factory and Manufacturing
Another important part of the Quonset hut purchasing process is doing research on where your building is being created.
What to look for in a manufacturer
Building Warranties
Steel sustainability
Construction
DIY Quonset huts are a cost-effective, easy-to-assemble building solution, but how exactly do you put them together?
Our building guide for Quonset hut construction will give you:
- More details on the assembly process, including what equipment and tools you may need
- A general overview of how to put your steel structure together.
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10 Things You Might Not Know About Steel
Steel is in fact one of the most versatile and important materials in the world, but few know many facts about the impressive material.
The Differences Between Quonset Huts and Nissen Huts
While Nissen huts and Quonset huts share a few similarities with each other, there are a few key differences between the two semi-circular structures.
How to: Metal Storage Building Kit Construction
Once your metal storage building has been delivered, it’s time to put it together! Here’s how to put together the arches of a SteelMaster storage building.
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SteelMaster’s buildings are located in every state in the United States, on six continents and in more than 40 countries. Learn more about eight of our many projects around the world!