| Are you planning a brand new steel building or | | | | Another important factor is roofing design. An inclined |
| incorporating a steel structure in your building design? | | | | roof contains one sidewall taller than the other and the |
| Wait. Here are some factors you must consider | | | | roofing will fall from the higher sidewall to the smaller. |
| before zeroing on any design or prototype model. | | | | Proper structural design process takes considerable |
| The very first important issue you should address | | | | time and your active involvement while selecting the |
| before starting your steel structure project is to | | | | inclination of your roof. More interior clearance and an |
| determine its size. How big do you want it to be? The | | | | elevated inclination helps enhance the rain drainage and |
| process of determining size begins with considering the | | | | can offer a more striking appearance. |
| height of structure. A structural draftsman can help | | | | Apart from this you will also need better building |
| you better on this by providing correct elevations and | | | | insulation. For all residential and commercial steel |
| 3D models for your steel structure. | | | | structures, thicker insulation of foam material helps in |
| The second issue which is very critical for optimum | | | | reducing electricity bills by offering continuous cooling |
| space utilization is the interior clearance. To decide | | | | and heating to the structural steel. |
| optimal height of your pre-engineered steel structure | | | | These are just quiet a few factors to consider when |
| you must consult with local regulation authorities for | | | | deciding the appropriate sized steel structure for any |
| necessary clearances within your city or town. Normal | | | | construction project. Once you get answers of the |
| steel structures generally require 10ft of interior | | | | above discussed questions and determine the steel |
| clearance which can accommodate most of your | | | | dimensions of your building, you will be able to move |
| interior amenities and storage requirements. | | | | forward in the planning phase. |