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Save Money By Choosing Steel for Your Next Building
Steel buildings cost less to build than their wooden counterparts. Their design is handled via computer software, reducing the time and costs involved in drawing up the perfect plans. You’ll work with one specialist rather than all of the people involved in a typical construction job. Prefabrication makes for cheaper and quicker manufacturing and installation…
Read MoreWildfires
California is currently experiencing the third largest wildfire in the state’s history, spanning more than 267,500 acres. High winds of up to 50 mph and dry conditions have fueled the flames and blanketed neighborhoods in ash, forcing thousands across the state to evacuate from their homes. This fire has claimed more than 1,000 structures and…
Read MoreLivestock Storage Considerations
Farmers typically opt for the standard wood-frame buildings because at the outset, the initial costs of wood buildings seem lower than their steel counterparts. But more and more, farmers are realizing that over time, the cost of maintaining a wood building far exceeds the up-front cost of low-maintenance, durable and long-lasting steel buildings. Over the…
Read MoreStaying Moisture Free
Moisture from Leaks and Condensation With a steel building, moisture can become problematic. The smallest exterior leak can lead to serious issues if given enough time, and the same can be said for condensation buildup on the interior. To protect your building and all of its contents, it is important to understand the issues that…
Read MoreHurricane Proof Buildings
Hurricane Season Protection The 2017 hurricane season was a difficult one. It was comprised of 18 total tropical storm systems worldwide, 10 of which qualified as hurricanes and 6 falling into category 3 or above. These storms brought wind speeds of up to 185 mph, and some areas received upwards of 50 inches of rainfall.…
Read MoreGrowing Legal Marijuana
Let’s start with the basics. The success of any commercial growing operation scales with its available space. You can select the ideal lighting, ventilation, security system and seeds, but a small space will ultimately limit the potential output of your operation. So, before you dig into more complex considerations like equipment and horticulture, you need…
Read MoreMy Steel Building After Irma’s Eye Passed
“I purchased my Olympia Steel building early this year. On September 10, 2017, the eye of Hurricane Irma passed directly over our property, still at a strength of Category 2, my workshop came through without so much as a scratch or dent. The inside was completely dry, even with the wind turbine vent on top.…
Read MoreDIY or Contractor?
The good thing about steel buildings is that they’re meant to be put up with simple DIY methods but that doesn’t mean you can’t also use a general contractor to get the job done! There are always going to be pros and cons to any option that you end up going with, so it’s important…
Read MoreUsing Your Steel Building Well Into Fall
Summer might be coming to a close in a few weeks, but that doesn’t mean that it’s time to close up shop if you’re running a steel building space for any reason! As the weather continues to get cooler there’s still plenty of ways that you can make the most of your steel building no…
Read MoreMaking Renovations to Your Buildings
One of the best things about prefab steel buildings is that it’s much simpler to renovate these structures than any other types of buildings. While it will obviously be important to get the right specifications, wants and needs correct the first time, you can take a bit of comfort in knowing that these structures can…
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