Getting Started
What Does Your Airplane Hangar Need?
Not all airplane hangars are alike. There is a lot to consider when constructing a prefab steel airplane hangar. The biggest difference between an airplane hangar and a plain old steel workshop is the doors. Doors on an airplane hangar have to be pretty big to accommodate the size of the plane. In turn, the …
Recipe for a Steel Building, as Prepared by Armstrong Steel
Ingredients: 1 job site 1 contact form 1 pen 1 phone 1 computer/laptop/tablet 2 payments 1 or 2 toolboxes 3 sets of drawings 1 project manager 1 cherry picker or forklift 5-7 friends A sprinkle of determination A heap of elbow grease* 1 Erection Safety Manual Prep time: 5 minutes Ready: On your schedule Directions: …
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How Will Your Workshop Survive The Winter?
There are benefits and drawbacks for both rigid frame and Arch buildings. Not all custom steel buildings are alike. Depending on what your needs are, you may fare better with an arch frame rather than a rigid frame. Rigid frame architecture has excellent value because you can utilize every square inch of your steel building …
Controlling the Temperature in Metal Buildings
You have questions when it comes to your metal building. That’s perfectly fine, because I have answers. When it comes to heating and cooling a metal building, I get a lot of questions from concerned clients that don’t know where to begin. While there are several design options to consider, my main goal is to …
Ready to Build the Perfect Steel Garage?
We know there are so many options when you decide to buy your first steel building, and it can be overwhelming. Once you have all the basics and get your building erected, you’re going to want to make additions! If you don’t get everything you want the first go-around, we have several suggestions about how …
Why a Steel Building is the Most Important Piece of Farm Equipment
Cultivators. Balers. Air Seeders. Mowers. Grinders. Combines. Corn Pickers. Harvesters. Diggers. Grain Bins. Hay Heads. Plows. Tillers. If you’re a farmer, you’ve used one of these pieces of equipment at one time or another. Chances are you’ve used all of them. Which is the most important? Every single machine has its own function and importance …
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Should You Consider Heavy Snow Before You Build?
For the most part, steel buildings aren’t at risk of failing because of a single or even multiple snow events; however, snow accumulation in excess of the intended building design could lead to structural failure or collapse if basic preventative measures are not taken. Keep in mind: all properly built roofs are intended to withstand …
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The Direct Buy Process: What are Approval Drawings?
First of all, let me be the first to congratulate you on buying your new pre-engineered metal building. At Armstrong Steel, we realize this purchase is the culmination of years of thought, planning and saving. Now it’s a reality, and we’re ready to help you along the way. Remember, it’s not everyday that you buy …
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5 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Steel Building
As a first time builder, one of the greatest rewards of a steel building purchase is being able to complete a project yourself, from the very beginning to the very end. I like to say, “from conception to completion.” In fact, customers often tell us that their steel building is the culmination of years of …
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Getting a Steel Building Quote Factory Direct
The first step toward getting your project started is getting a price! You may either call us directly at 1-866-487-0473 or answer a few questions below to receive pricing.