Structural

Purlin Extensions

A purlin extension is an unsupported overhang on an end wall providing protection from the elements as well as adding an architectural look to your building. A standard purlin extension is between 1 and 5 feet.

Canopy

A canopy is the same thing as a purlin extension with the exception that it is on the side wall.

Periput

A periput is a wall that extends beyond the eave height of the building. It is used as an architectural feature as well as to hide roof mounted air conditioning units and accessories. A periput can be accomplished by using structural steel or light weight aluminum or steel studs.

Light Weight Aluminum or Steel Stud Application

Mansurd

Mansurd’s come in many different shapes and sizes and are used as an architectural feature on steel buildings. Below are a few examples.

Point Load

A point load is a structural enhancement on a building that allows you to mount large or heavy accessories to a steel building. A point load is usually accompanied by a structural framed opening. A point load can be from 200 pounds to thousands. Point loads include air conditioning units, steeples, basketball goals, etc. Below are some examples.

Cranes

Both supported and unsupported cranes can be designed into a steel building. There are many different crane companies to choose from. Before a quote on a steel building can be given, we must obtain a specification sheet from the crane manufacturer.

Mezzanine

Mezzanine is another term for a second floor. There are 3 types of mezzanines; stick built, steel frame with a wood sub-floor, and steel frame with a metal pan and light weight concrete floor. Although the cost of a mezzanine is significantly higher per square foot, by going taller as opposed to wider you don’t have the added expense of concrete. When quoting a mezzanine, it is important for us to know the amount of weight per square foot that the mezzanine needs to support. This is usually determined by the use of the mezzanine. For example: office space, machinery, seating, etc. You may want to check with your local building department as to what their requirements for adding an additional floor would be. For example: they may require a wood floor or a concrete floor, elevator, number of staircases, or wheel chair accessibility. See photos below.