Modern Components for Your Steel Building
Most people are aware of the standard available options on the market for steel buildings. Doors, windows, and insulation have been offered for many years. Today’s steel building manufacturers and suppliers offer screw-down and standing seam roof systems, fascia and mansard systems, and many other traditional components that have been modified for use in the 21st century.
Sectional and roll-up overhead doors are now available in a wide variety of sizes, qualities, and colors. Most steel building manufacturers or suppliers offer their customers brochures or on-line capabilities to help them choose the appropriate overhead door for their particular building. Sliding doors can also be chosen for access into any steel building. They are available in both single and double slide versions and usually range from ten feet to 30 feet in width. Other door options include canister doors, which are rolling doors that gather above the door jamb and are simple to operate. They also come in a wide variety of colors. Walk doors and half glass walk doors come in many of sizes and finishes and half glass walk doors are usually supplied with tempered safety glass. For owners and operators of steel aircraft hangars, hangar doors are available in several styles. You can choose from stacking, bi-fold, or sliding hangar doors depending on your aircraft’s dimensions.
An excellent addition to any steel building’ exterior is the use of eave canopies. These roof overhangs run the length of the entire building on the sidewalls. You can choose from configurations that provide one to eight feet of overhang and this can be implemented with or without soffit. Additional roof coverage for area at the gable end-walls can be provided with roof extensions. These are also available with or without soffit and are offered up to eight feet in extension.
Skylights and wall lights are an excellent way to introduce outdoor light into your steel building’s interior via either the roof or walls. Most quality manufacturers or suppliers will also offer insulated skylights to further enhance your building’s interior environment.
Sliding glass windows are the perfect accompaniment to any steel building. These windows are usually self-framing and flashing and are available in either single or double pane glass as well as a wide variety of sizes. Some companies also offer the option of thermal glass to increase energy savings. Commercial glass frames are available in any size to fit your building’s dimensions.
To finish the interior of your steel building with a professional look, most steel building companies supply liner panels. They are usually available in 26 or 29 gauge steel for both interior wall and roof applications. You should contact the manufacturer or supplier of your steel building to discuss these options and to find out about other components they offer.