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One of the bigger decisions that you will come across as you begin planning your steel building is going to be deciding which type of structure you should purchase. There are many different types of steel buildings to choose from. Let’s look at some differences between bolt-together metal buildings and weld-together metal buildings.

Simpson Steel Building Company helps design some of the most impressive steel building kits on the market! Look no further for proof than in Arkansas, where this multi-functional 50x75x16 metal building is used as a boat garage, workshop, and office. A considerable effort was put into the building’s design so that our customer could incorporate…

When designing your perfect garage, workshop, storage, or even your new barndominium, you should pay attention to how you plan on setting up your metal building lighting. Here are 6 great options for you to consider. Think about combining options that will provide you with both a good amount of natural light and artificial light…

We recently worked with an amazing customer in Madera, CA, and provided them with an exceptional building that met all their needs! Our client required a building that included a workshop and storage, as well as a garage for vehicles, a camper, and a boat. After several discussions together, we designed a size 40x60x14 metal…

Pre-engineered steel buildings are economical for almost every low-rise construction project, cutting costs on each phase of construction. Being both practical and affordable is just the beginning of steel frame structures advantages that a steel building has to offer over using any other construction material available. Below are a few steel frame structures advantages to consider…

The history of steel dates back to the 18th century, which is when steel finally made its debut as a popular building material. Back then, there were three types of materials using iron. Wrought iron was first and the most popular. It was typically used for gates and railings or doors because of its low…

Making the decision to build with steel is the first step in helping to make sure that your construction costs stay as low as possible. Controlling metal building construction costs starts with the customer and never stops. Metal building systems are efficient structures that allow erectors to deliver high-value construction on a precise budget. Because…

Wherever you live, there is likely a period of the year that tends to be warmer or cooler than others. Summer or winter can be brutal in your steel building if you haven’t prepared the building for the inevitable temperature changes. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to help with maintaining heat…

Typically, when a person begins considering a new building structure, whether it be for a residential home, garage or shed, storage building, or even a commercial building, the first question that needs to be answered is what type of building material should they use? There are several possibilities to choose from. Concrete? Wood? Steel? While…

The biggest reason customers decide not to purchase the steel building that they want is a fear of constructing the building kit. Will the steel frame construction require hours of professional labor? Will heavy equipment costs be too overwhelming to manage? These are all common concerns that come into play when considering steel building construction.…