C-channel Building Details (2)

• A limited 60-year structural warranty is given on wind loads, snow loads and seismic conditions.

• Our steel has a coating of galvanized steel (zinc) applied at the steel mill. This is a permanent coating of rust protection. Our competitors apply a temporary coating of a water-based primer, which will eventually evaporate leaving the steel vulnerable to rust.
• We apply a permanent coat because when rust forms on the frames it eventually runs to the sheeting, causing corrosion and holes.
• Olympia is the only company in the US that adds a permanent, galvanized coating on their frame and components.

Rigid Frame Structures

• Our competition only offers a 50-year warranty on their steel frame.
• Our competition doesn’t galvanize, but applies a coating of primer to their metal frame. This only provides temporary protection against rust because primer eventually evaporates leaving the metal unprotected.
• Hand welds are necessary to join the last 12 inches of each end of the beam and the plates which attach to each end of the beam.
• Hand welds are inconsistent and if not welded correctly can cause structural failure. Rust is also more prone to occur where the hand welding connects.

The c-beams are bolted back-to-back against a haunch plate, which reinforces the structures stability, making it stronger and durable for a clear-span structure.

• A limited lifetime warranty against corrosion. No other company provides warranties for their fasteners.

• Olympia’s fasteners are made of stainless steel, which is composed of 18 parts chrome and 8 parts nickel for more resistance to rust.
• We provide these screws and warranty because if the fastener rusts and corrodes, it’ll eventually spread onto the sheeting and cause holes in the panel.
• They’re painted to match the color of the panels so the building will look more attractive.
• Olympia is the only company in the US that provides a warranty for their fasteners.

Rigid Frame Fasteners

• Our competitors use long-life fasteners and don’t offer any warranty.
• Some competitors use cadmium-plated fasteners which turn dark gray or black making the building unattractive over time.
• Others use zinc, which will rust.

• All of our panels come with a limited 50-year rust-through perforation warranty against rust and corrosion. If a hole goes through the panel caused by corrosion, we will replace the panel.

• Our panels are made with AZ55 Galvalume^® steel – a composite of steel, zinc and aluminum – that is extra resistant to rust.
• The paneling is also available in many paint options. Our paint is also warrantied for 40 years against peeling and blistering, plus a 30 year warranty on fading and chalking. Our competitors only offer a 25-year warranty on the paint and no warranty on fading and chalking.

• The competition only offer a 25-year warranty on their panels.
• The competition only offer a 25-year warranty on their paint with no warranty on fading or .
• The competition’s panels are made with galvanized steel and an R panel on the sides. It has a 1/3 overlap and will not protect against leaks.
• Some of our competitors use PBR panels on the roof and R-panels for the walls. Others use only R-panels for both the roof and walls.