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Metal Buildings and Harsh Winter Weather

Posted on February 11, 2020February 10, 2020 by canamsteel

Metal buildings are built to last, but in climate areas where they are exposed to harsh winter weather, they need some extra care and attention to perform really well. The most common problems associated with winter weather are the pressure caused by the weight of the snow and the corrosive, rust-causing properties of moisture.

The best way to address the issues potentially caused by harsh winters is by preparing for them during the building design phase – creating a roof design that is as simple as possible, a design that doesn’t have awkward angles, multiple slopes or complicated features ensures that snow can slide down on the side of the roof and its weight does not cause any harm. If you want to protect an existing metal building from snow-related harm, the best way is to clean the roof regularly, removing any excess snow with the help of a roof rake.

Adding proper insulation that CanAm Steel Building Corporation offers to the walls of your metal building and insulating the roof, too is also a great way to prevent the appearance of rust-causing condense and to keep heating bills to the minimum. Insulating the building will also improve the quality of the air inside the building and it will prevent the appearance of mold and mildew as well.

Do Steel Buildings Need to Be Built on Flat Land?

Posted on February 7, 2020February 6, 2020 by canamsteel

STEEL BUILDINGS stand out with their durability, low costs, low maintenance needs and easy installation, but when it comes to the land they stand on, they are the same as any other building type: the land that your steel building is constructed on needs to be perfectly level to ensure the safety and the stability of the building. There are several ways to achieve the level base that you need for your steel building:

• Manual digging – the method is rarely chosen these days, but if the steel building you are about to erect is small, it can make sense;
• Excavation – levelling the ground with the help of powerful machines is the most common way to level the ground on which a building will be erected. You can use conventional excavators for the purpose or you can choose hydroexcavation, a very efficient method that moves the soil with the power of pulverized water and simultaneously the slurry generated with the help of vacuum;
• Using a ground-mount platform – if your terrain does not allow for digging or excavation, you can build a platform that gives the level surface for your building. The solution requires you only to dig out the poles for the poles of the platform on which the building will be mounted.

How Long Do Steel Buildings Last?

Posted on February 4, 2020 by canamsteel

Steel buildings enjoy great popularity these days and one of the features that accounts for that popularity is longevity. Steel is among the most durable materials used in constructions – when it is used as the principle material in a building, the result will be stable and will probably last over half a century. However, the longevity of your steel building is determined not only by the quality of the steel used – here are some other aspects:

• Exploitation – rough usage can shorten the lifespan of your steel building;
• Maintenance – steel buildings are the preferred solutions for many applications due to the low maintenance needs of these buildings. However, even steel buildings need some attention every once in a while – what to do – applying a fresh coat of paint every three or five years, following the detailed inspection of the entire building envelope and the repair of any issues detected during the inspection and a thorough annual wash can prolong the lifespan of any steel building;
• Insulation – insulation serves many goals, it is installed not only to form an efficient thermal barrier between the building interior and the exterior. The right type of insulation will prevent condensation and the constant exposure of building components to moisture, thus increasing building durability.

What Kind of Landscaping Works Best with Metal Buildings?

Posted on January 30, 2020January 28, 2020 by canamsteel

If your new metal building has just been erected or if you have bought a property with a steel construction on it, you surely want to create an image that is attractive in a harmonious way, one that integrates the building and the space around it. Here are some tips for you:

• Pay attention to safety – most steel buildings come fitted with metal roofs. Metal roofs are great, strong and durable building envelope components, but they are a bit sensitive to strong impact, such as the impact caused by fallen tree limbs or branches. If your existing landscape include large trees that you want to preserve, make sure that they are properly trimmed, especially in the case of limbs that overhang the roof;
• Use natural material on your walkways – brick or stone works great on any landscape and they contrast the industrial look of steel to create a harmonious space;
• Grow a lawn and take care of it – be prepared that growing a great, healthy, strong lawn takes some work and energy, but the outcome will surely be great. You can use the lawn as a base for adding all sorts of other landscape components, such as flower beds and shrubs.

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Tips for Weather-Proofing Your Steel Building

Posted on January 27, 2020 by canamsteel

Steel buildings are the preferred choice for residential, commercial as well as industrial buildings for the affordability, durability and weather resistance that they offer. While steel buildings are known to be able to endure a lot, including harsh winds, tornadoes, heavy rain and snow, even floods, even the great, durable and versatile constructions can do with help to be able to withstand even more  – here are some tips on how to improve your steel building’s weather resistance:

• Use waterproof materials and high-quality components throughout the building – the structure and the walls of your steel building might resist whatever the weather brings along, but for complete waterproofing, you need all your building components, including the roof, the foundation, the gutters and the downspouts to be just as strong and resistant;
• Use the right type of insulation – the role of the insulation that you use in your steel building is more than just forming a thermal barrier between your interior spaces and the outside world. Beside reducing the energy bills related to cooling and heating your interior spaces, with the right type of insulation, you can make your steel building more resistant to moisture, mold, mildew and fire and you can make sure the air inside is healthy to breathe.

Steel Building Trends in 2020

Posted on January 23, 2020 by canamsteel

The popularity of steel buildings has been looking up for years and the trend is likely to continue in 2020 as well, so here are some things that are likely to influence how steel buildings will look and function in the future:

• Sustainable designs – architects, industrial designers and energy experts are constantly working to come up with new solutions to make buildings, including steel buildings more efficient. The trend that is likely to influence steel building design is sustainability, achieved not only through using sustainable steel, but also in using sustainable materials throughout the building, including the roof and the insulation;
• Technologies to make production and assembly even faster – steel buildings are already the preferred choice of many for the quick manufacturing and assembly process, but as life is speeding up even more, the technologies used for making and erecting steel buildings are also trying to accommodate the need for more efficiency;
• An even wider range of applications – steel buildings have been efficiently used in many segments, including various industrial areas and residential applications. The scope of use of steel buildings is likely to become even wider, to include areas that have not used steel construction before.  Steel Buildings | Metal Building Kits | Great Prices From CanAm Steel In Denver CO

 

Are There Upkeep Costs for Steel Buildings?

Posted on January 20, 2020 by canamsteel

One of the features that make steel buildings so popular these days is their reduced need for maintenance and very low upkeep costs – the durable alloys used for steel construction stand strong in front of any weather and the metal beams and trusses are also treated with special coatings that protect the components from rust and corrosion.

Steel buildings are very durable and they resist a lot, which also means that taking care of your metal construction does not incur high costs. However, no steel building is made entirely of steel and like any building, steel construction also has a roof, doors, windows and other components that need to be regularly maintained, so here are some tasks that need to be handled:

• Regular inspections, especially of the roof and of the gutters – like it is the case with any building, airborne debris can accumulate on your steel building’s roof as well, so you should inspect the roof and the adjacent components and clean the top of your building twice a year, in spring and in fall;
• Inspections of the areas around the windows and the doors – these areas are also sensitive to damage, so you need to make sure there are no gaps or holes in the wall areas surrounding the openings.

How To Choose The Right Metal Building

Posted on January 16, 2020January 14, 2020 by canamsteel

Getting a metal building is a great, durable and affordable construction solution that can offer you energy-efficiency, reduced maintenance and all the functionality that you need, but only if you choose the right building. Here are some aspects to consider before you decide on the metal building to buy:

• Local building codes – to make the best decision, you will need to find out exactly what the type, the height, the color and the roof type of the building you are about to erect, so the first thing to check is the requirements in the local building regulations;
• Careful planning – make a list with your priorities before you even start browsing building types. Think about the layout, the number of levels, the roof pitch, the number of opening that you need on your walls and on your roof as well as of the type of insulation that works best in your area;
• Use a reliable supplier – a good supplier or manufacturer such as CanAm Steel Building Corporation will be honest about your options in terms of materials and building solutions and will never give you a price that is too high, so you need to browse metal building suppliers carefully and to evaluate them based on reviews and track records.

Making Your Metal Building Energy Efficient

Posted on January 13, 2020 by canamsteel

If you own a metal building that was not built to energy-efficient standards and you are looking for ways to reduce the building’s energy costs by improving its thermal efficiency, here are some tips for you:

• Get an energy audit – to be able to select the best insulation for your Metal Buildings or to pick the best method to reduce the building’s energy needs, you need to know exactly how well or how badly your building performs as it is now. There are lots of individual experts, such as certified energy inspectors and companies that provide such services – find a provider and get your building assessed;
• Consider replacing the roof or changing its color – getting a cool roof, made from a material that provides better energy-efficiency or changing the color of the roof to match the climate zone where your building is located might also help a lot. Light-colored roofs reflect heat, while dark roofs absorb it, the difference between a well-chosen and an inadequate roof color being considerable;
• Add insulation – insulation of the right type and thickness added underneath the roof, in the attic and to the walls is another great way to improve your metal building’s energy efficiency.

Can Steel Buildings Support Solar Panels?

Posted on January 10, 2020 by canamsteel

Rooftop solar panels bring great benefits – they save you money by reducing electricity bills and they also reduce your building’s environmental impact. However, solar panels are heavy, much heavier than conventional roofing covers, which also means that not all, but most of the metal buildings are capable of supporting the extra weight. Here are the factors that you should consider before making the decision to put solar panels on your metal construction:

• Calculations – you need to know exactly how much your panels will weigh and then you need to calculate the weight-bearing capacity of your roof based on the thickness of the roof covering capacities and the type and thickness of the supporting structure;
• The type of the installation – most metal roofs that would be able to hold up the weight of the solar panels are unsuitable for being punctured, so for these roofs, the best choice is panels that use special clamps and require no drilling;
• The roof’s age – most solar panels are warranted for around 25 years, so if your steel building or the roof on it is approaching the end of its lifespan, it is a better idea to wait with solar panel installation until you replace you roof.