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A new type of home that leaves your wallet fatter and your life easier to manage...
A home for the 21st Century is not about the latest in gadgets
and wireless alarms, internet connections or top of the line
intercom system. It is about strength, comfort and energy
efficiency.
Baby Boomers are buying their last home and...
Building a Garage Addition to Your Home
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BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Probably the most intimidating part of building your own house is the permit process. Not only do the the requirements vary from township to township, but at times the decisions made seem so subjective that we find ourselves seething in...
Buying your first home: a guide
So, you're about to take that first step up the property ladder
and buy your first home. It's an exciting time - but probably a
little confusing, too. There's so much to think about, and when
you're a first-timer on the property scene, it can be...
Framing--the Backbone of your Log Cabin
Framing--the Backbone of your Log Cabin Framing is the structural skeleton of your house. The drawing at the top indicates the important framing members of any of the cottages. The most important elements are the sill, header, joists, girders,...
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A Steel Building Provides the Perfect Storage Solution
Steel buildings are enjoying a resurgence as a storage solution
for everyone from sportsmen to farmers. Able to withstand the
harshest weather conditions - heavy snow, thunderstorms, and
even hurricanes - steel buildings have distinct advantages over
other storage options. With simple bolt-together construction, a
steel building can be easily expanded to any length and -
because it can be constructed without a frame - can offer a
clear span of one hundred percent usable space.
Contrary to popular belief, constructing a steel building
doesn't require specialized knowledge or dozens of workers. In
fact, assembling a steel building requires no special tools or
equipment, and can be completed by as few as four people in as
little as three days.
Steel buildings can be the perfect solution for:
Sportsmen - Use a steel building as a garage or workshop. A
steel building provides shelter for a boat, RV, or antique car.
It can also be set up for a roomy workshop, with space to
comfortably work on virtually any project. It can even be used
as an airplane hangar!
Farmers - An arch-style steel building is the perfect
agricultural solution. It can provide economical storage for
farm equipment, machinery, and livestock. A steel building
offers superior strength over I-beam buildings or pole barns,
and can store hay in a vermin-proof facility.
Small Industrial Businesses - A steel building with a high
sidewall clearance is ideal for equipment and materials
storage,
and makes for a great looking manufacturing facility. It is
perfect for a workshop, and provides fire-resistant safety for
heavy-duty tools.
Truckers - A steel building offers the perfect storage solution
for big rigs, and has the added benefit of providing space for a
workshop. Because a steel building protects against the
elements, it is great for repairing and storing trucks.
A steel building can be used in a variety of other ways, as
well. It can be used as an office built on to a manufacturing
facility, or can be used behind a façade for a retail shop. A
steel building can make a great animal shelter, and can even be
customized for an affordable living space.
When buying a steel building, it's important to consider the
quality of materials and construction. Optimally, the steel
building will be built with galvalume-coated steel, an alloy
containing aluminum and zinc. This type of steel is seven times
more rust resistant than typical galvanized steel. In addition,
look for a steel building that comes with a multi-year
guarantee, and one that is affordable and easy to assemble.
About the author:
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