Your commercial metal carport offers the best benefits when placed in a location that suits them the most. For this reason, one essential thing you should consider before constructing your metal carport is the location. Not only will it affect your experience, but choosing the ideal spot for your metal carport is very important for its durability and functionality.
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Protecting Your Metal Structure From Excess Snow and Ice
Snow may look nice on your metal building, but too much of it can become detrimental to its structure. Newly fallen snow can usually weigh 10 to 12 pounds per cubic foot on your roof, but its density can change when it sits too long and starts to melt. On average, the snow can weigh up to 16 to 30 pounds per cubic foot depending on its depth, sometimes even more if rain conditions occur!
Here’s Why Steel Is So Reliable in Disaster-Prone Areas
As building codes become stricter, only a few materials are able to meet the stringent requirements. Out of all those materials, steel remains one of the most popular choices for construction as it’s known for its durability and reliability against the natural elements. This is especially valuable if you happen to live in a disaster-prone area.
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Hailstorms: Preparing for the Worst
Hailstorms cause over $1-billion worth of damage to buildings and property every year, and unfortunately, the forecast doesn’t look too promising. Over the last 20 years, hailstorms have become worse in frequency and strength. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has even placed Texas as the worst-hit in 2015 with 783 storms in a single year. While pre-engineered steel buildings are designed to be more resistant to hail impact damage than most other types of buildings, they can still get hit pretty hard.
What Are the Advantages of a Pre-Engineered Building?
Pre-engineered steel buildings are structures that are designed to meet the needs of future owners. These buildings are created to meet a diverse range of structural modifications. The framework can later be customized depending on the design or requirements set by the eventual owners of the structure.
