Hover over to see pop-up information over the associated metal building components.

Anchor Blot Plan - A plan view drawing showing the diameter and location of all anchor blots.

Base Angle - An angle secured to a foundation used to attach the bottom of wall paneling.

Beams & Column - A structural system consisting of a series of rafter beams supported by the columns.

Cee Channel - A piece of red metal in the shape of a "C" formed from steel coil. This is a very common piece.

Foam Closures - "Bird Blockers" A strip formed to the shape of the panel used to keep water, insects, birds, and rodents out from underneath the sheeting.

Framed Opening - Framing material and flashing that surround an opening.

Gable - The "A" framed portion of the end wall.

Main Frame - The collection of rafters and columns that support the secondary framing and transfer loads directly to the foundation.

Zee Channel - A piece of red metal commonly used that supports roof covering and carries the load weight to the main frame.

When purchasing a metal building...

• Make sure Anchor Bolts are included.
• Make sure the wall and the roof sheets are 26 ga. metal with 20 year warranty.
• Make sure your trim is 26 ga. metal w/ 20 year warranty.*
• Make sure the freight and taxes are figured in the price.
• Consider that other companies rarely figure overhead doors into the building price. They typically just figure the framed openings. Don't get caught here!
• Consider that most other companies do not figure insulation.

*Some companies use 29 guage metal, which is inadequate and results in a wavy trim appearance.