The Metal Building Framing System For Your Project- Multi or Clear Span?
Wednesday, July 5th, 2006 Metal building manufacturers and suppliers feature numerous metal framing types for their buildings. When purchasing from a manufacturer or supplier you want to select the metal building framing system that is most applicable to the use your metal building will have.
If your plans are for a large manufacturing facility and interior columns are not obstructive, consider the option of a multi-span rigid frame metal building system. The use of interior support columns in lieu of clear-span construction will significantly reduce the cost of your building. Consider the multi-span frame option also if you are subdividing partitions into specific sections -a strip mall, for example. Clear-span construction should only be used when wide open spaces are required for your metal building’s interior. If you are needing a minimal square footage structure for storage you might