History of Outdoor Steel Buildings
Outdoor steel buildings have become a popular choice for residential and business purposes. They are used to house extra home items, as a storage unit for businesses, as a business such as a car repair shop, as a barn, and for storing equipment such as farm supplies. Outdoor storage buildings are not new and have an interesting history.
The early 20th century saw a rise in the popularity of outdoor storage buildings. With the events of World War II, their use became more prevalent. During the war, Quonset huts were built on steel frames to provide housing for the U.S. Navy. After World War II, the U.S. Navy sold the huts and they became a popular living accommodation. After World War II, steel became more available thereby allowing more steel buildings to be constructed. The various uses of steel building became more diverse as people realized their strength and durability. Design and features were enhanced allowing for more uses for the buildings.
In the 1960s, prefabricated metal buildings emerged. They were metal building that had pre-made components that just had to be put together. Basic components of prefabricated outdoor steel building include roof, walls, framing, bracing, and flooring with all of the components to install and secure the building. This allowed for the creation of varying designs and made installation easier. The 1960s saw the first computer-design generated steel buildings which allowed for more design features and various shapes and sizes.
There are now a wide variety of steel buildings that include Arch Steel Buildings, Clearspan buildings, and Straight Walled Buildings. Steel arch buildings are often used by agriculture businesses as they are strong and structurally durable. Clearspan steel buildings use big overhead support beams instead of inside support columns. Outdoor steel buildings can be customized to meet one’s particular needs. They can be painted and they are rust resistant when they have a protective coating. They are also weather resistant and resistant to vermin and termites.
Advantages of steel buildings include: they are eco-friendly, stable, structurally solid, easy to construct and maintain, fire resistant, high quality, non combustible, and are very functional. They are also able to better withstand natural disasters such as earthquakes, strong winds, and prevent moisture build up when well ventilated.
For hundreds of years, outdoor storage buildings have been used hold equipment, food, supplies, and much more. They are a practical solution and will also increase the value of a property. It is important to do your research when selecting an outdoor steel building. There are number online websites that will provide you with all of the information that you will need to make the wisest choice.
Outdoor steel buildings have been found to be sound structures that provide many options. Because steel is inexpensive, the use of outdoor building is expected to increase. Whether you require a storage building for storing extra clutter from the home or you need a commercial building for your business needs, an outdoor steel building will meet all of your needs and last a long time.
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Buildings On 9/11 Were Imploded! Willie Nelson
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April 16, 2010 CNN
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Steel Buildings Go Green
Steel Buildings – Green Applications
Gone are the outdated corrugated metal buildings of the past. The new generation of pre engineered steel buildings are finding use in an ever growing variety of Green building projects. Steel buildings are leading the way in the Green building revolution, meeting Green building design goals with innovative building design, engineering and use of materials.
Building Green
Green building design, also known as “sustainable building” is coming of age as we recognize that global resources are limited and that climate change is inevitable – unless we take positive action now.
Green building recognizes the environmental impact of buildings, their construction, lifecycle and ultimate demolition, and works to lessen this impact through
* Energy efficiency * Environmentally sound building materials * Innovative building design * Healthy indoor environment
Environmentally Friendly Pre-engineered Steel Buildings
Pre-engineered steel buildings also known as prefabricated buildings or prefab metal buildings are an innovative building solution featuring solid steel I-beam building construction.
* Pre-engineered steel buildings are designed and engineered by trained and certified structural metal building engineers to meet all local building codes for snow and wind load and seismic conditions.
* Steel building components are engineered and fabricated to precise specifications in a steel building factory using the highest grade commercial steel available.
* modern steel manufacturers employ energy efficient methods in steel production that help to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
* When a steel building is demolished to make way for new construction the metal building materials don’t end up in a landfill like asphalt shingles, concrete, brick and wood. The steel is recycled instead.
* Steel can be recycled over and over again without loss of the quality of the steel.
* More steel is recycled than all other recyclable materials combined.
Cool Coatings Get Cool Energy Credit
“Cool” coatings are special siliconized polyester paints with superior reflective qualities. “Cool” coatings applied to steel buildings act as a thermal barrier to keep the insides of steel buildings cool in summer. This means that steel buildings coated with “cool” coatings use less energy, making steel buildings more energy efficient. The use of “cool” coatings for steel buildings saves money and the environment through reduced energy costs over the life of the building and can even qualify for Federal tax credits.
Urban Heat Islands: Cool Roofs Bring Relief
Savvy builders are taking advantage of the fact that metal building roofs reflect light and heat keeping buildings cooler in hot weather. Plus, metal building roofs don’t store heat and radiate it back at night like other types of roofs. This saves energy in cooling costs and helps save the environment by lessening the urban “heat island” effect. An “urban heat island” happens when urban concrete and asphalt construction absorbs heat during the day then radiates it back at night so that temperatures don’t fall at night as they normally would, and is a powerful contributor to climate change and global warming.
In places like California, Texas and Florida, commercial building construction is taking advantage of the “cool” properties of steel building metal roofs for commercial buildings such as warehouses, industrial manufacturing plants, aircraft hangars, storage buildings, retail outlet stores, auto dealerships, strip malls and more.
Metal building roofs also work to save energy and the environment in cooler climates. A painted metal roof not only reflects heat in summer, but also retains heat inside the building on cool days, saving on heating costs and keeping the indoor environment healthy and comfortable in both summer and winter. New metal building roofs qualify for Federal tax credits.
Steel Buildings: Cost Effective, Energy Efficient and Green
* Steel buildings don’t require cutting down valuable forests.
* Steel buildings are manufactured with a high proportion of recycled content.
* Steel buildings employ sustainable building design and construction and erect in less time than conventional building construction.
* Steel buildings are fire and rust resistant and steel buildings are virtually maintenance free.
* By their very nature, steel buildings are durable, cost-effective, energy efficient and Green.
Linda Falorio
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/steel-buildings-go-green-384423.html
How come and the most constructions and buildings around the world were built from white men?
I am not saying that other races can not build great buildings cause Asians have specially in Japan and China,but in my humble opinion the buildings and monuments Caucasians have built through the history of human race, are by far the best and most artistic!Plus the styles of architecture that Ancient Greeks and Romans invented, are the styles that most of the world,if not all, did follow after unil today.
Natural talent or just hard work?
you have forgotten about the Egyptian Pyramids and the Mayan Ruins. Egypt was pretty black back in the day. and of course South America was yet to be ‘discovered’ by the white man. that is just two examples i can think of offhand. Also, remember the Turkish Empire stretched as far as Spain back in the 1100 and they built quite a lot of buildings that is still some form or the other in existance today. So no, your assumption that great buildings where built by white people are largely inaccurate as they were still only perhaps bathing once a year and living off potatoes when the rest of the world was putting up great buildings.
Steel Buildings Buying Tips
You’ve finally decided that you need a new building. Maybe you need a new office building as your business expands. Or maybe you really have to have that indoor riding arena for your horses. Or your company needs to expand with a new manufacturing facility. Maybe you just want a nice outbuilding or barn for storage and other projects.
You’ve heard that steel buildings are a great option. You’ve heard that steel building construction can save you time and money, that metal buildings go up fast, and since they are pre-engineered, there are no surprises. They come in on budget, and are expertly engineered to meet the local building codes so the building permitting process is easy. And you can make all the design decisions yourself. But where to start? It’s not as complicated as you think.
Here a some steel building buying tips that will help the novice metal buildings buyer feel confident as a pro.
Do call your local building department and explain that you would like to build a pre engineered steel building on your lot and give them the location. Ask whether the local building codes allow for pre-engineered steel buildings. If they do, ask what the applicable metal building codes are. Remember to ask about “setbacks” and other code requirements that may prohibit the use of prefab metal buildings or any building for that matter on a given lot.
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that building codes are standard. Many times the builder or steel buildings supplier will give code information based on the standards in the metal building industry. However, there are no standard steel building codes that will satisfy building code requirements across the board. A reputable steel building supplier will make sure that the building price they quote incorporates all applicable building codes.
Do check the steel buildings supplier with the Better Business Bureau and the Dunn & Bradstreet report.
Don’t be afraid to talk in depth with your steel building supplier. Describe in detail what you want the building for, whether it is for a horse barn, a church, a warehouse, or manufacturing plant. Make sure the supplier understands exactly what the final use of the building will be. The building use will influence many design decisions and ultimately the final price.
Do know exactly what you want before you order. Decide the dimensions of the building you want to build, the width, length, and height of the building. Where do you want the doors and windows? What color do you want for the walls, roof, and trim? Are there other steel building accessories you would like, such as skylights, cupolas, gutters, and downspouts? Do you need insulation for the building? Don’t assume that doors and windows, gutters and downspouts are included. Many times the framed openings for doors and windows are included, but not the doors and windows themselves, which are additional.
Do consider your options for the roof. Do you want a standing seam roof or the screw down roofing system? A screw down roofing panel is the most commonly used panel for metal buildings roofing, and if properly installed will give you many years of weather tightness.
What about roof pitch? Roof pitch describes the steepness of the roof slope. The standard roof pitch on pre-engineered steel buildings is 1:12. This is the most economical in terms of heating and cooling. Because the structural steel frames are strong enough to support the roof, in most cases a steeper pitch is not required, although you may want a steeper pitch for aesthetic reasons, for example, if you are building a church, or you like the more traditional look of a steeper pitch.
What about color? Many steel buildings have roofs of Galvalume steel, which is a silvery color, and may qualify for Energy Credit under the Federal Tax Code. Some metal building companies have a color option for the roof, which allows you to choose from an array of energy efficient siliconized polyester coating steel buildings colors that will save you even more on energy costs.
Do you like the look of stucco, stone, or brick? If you do, make sure the steel buildings supplier can provide pre-cast panels or other materials that will give the look of wood, stone, or brick to harmonize with pre-existing construction, and to satisfy the local codes, which, in some areas of the country do not allow for standard metal siding.
Do make sure you are comparing identical buildings when comparing pricing. If the price from one steel building supplier seems markedly lower, take a closer look – you may find that what they are offering at the lower price is cutting corners and you will get an inferior building in the end.
And don’t be fooled by the old saying that all metal buildings are the same!
Linda Falorio
http://www.articlesbase.com/education-articles/steel-buildings-buying-tips-541024.html
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Skyscrapers 2010 – The World’s Tallest buildings
Third installment of my skyscraper video featuring the tallest buildings in the world, completed and under construction.
Height criteria from CTBUH’s first method.
I eventually decided against adopting the Sears Tower’s revised name, “Willis Tower”. Personal preference.
Information and imagery: (A-Z)
burjdubaiskyscraper.com
commons.wikimedia.org
flickr.com
google.com
skyscrapercity.com
skyscraperpage.com
wikipedia.org
Music: (presentation order)
Ryuichi Sakamoto – Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Cdnalsi – The Queen of Goth’arde (Prelude)
Moby – Novio
Air – Run
Arcana – Wings of Gabriel
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Video: MPEG-4 720p @ 30fps (H.264 @ ~14Mb/s)
Audio: MPEG-4 (AAC @ 256Kb/s)
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What famous buildings were made in France during la belle epoque?
Do you know any famous buildings built in that time period that were mostly made of iron and/or glass?
I know the Eiffel Tower is one,
Thanks!
Le grand palais de Paris:
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“Seven is Exploding”
In April 2007, Italian TV broadcasted a definite proof that Building 7 was demolished by explosives. For the rest of the series, go to luogocomune.net
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Building 7 – Gone in 7 – WHAT YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO KNOW ABOUT 9/11 !!
http://www.northtexas911truth.com/ ~ WHAT YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO KNOW ABOUT 9/11: Building 7 – Gone in 7 ~
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 11th 2009, for a landmark, all day event entitled “WHAT YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO KNOW ABOUT 9/11: Building 7 – Gone in 7″. A vast array of the very best documentary films will be screened in different theatres throughout the entire day. There will be 9/11 exhibits, special guest presentations, scientific articles, government documents, and experts on hand for Q&A. Special guests include Lt Col Bob Bowman, one of the country’s foremost authorities on national security and past director of the Star Wars Program.
Expect to see tons of compelling, explosive film and video footage which most Americans have never seen, due to a virtual media blackout.
Expect to find out “WHAT YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO KNOW ABOUT 9/11″. –
With your DAY PASS, ‘Come and Go’ from 10am-10pm to the Film Theatres of your choice. Dont miss this dynamic event held at the Conference Center which is located at the Spring Creek Campus of Collin County Community College in Plano, TX. For more information visit http://www.711911.webs.com/ or http://www.building7symposium.webs.com/
*There are ONLY 3 engineers in the country who support the government’s story about the collapse of the 3 World Trade Center buildings…and their pay hinges upon the government.
However, there are more than 650 INDEPENDENT “architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth” who have put their reputations on the line by saying that the government’s story is a LIE!! …that there is VERY CLEAR EVIDENCE of Controlled Demolition with all 3 buildings in New York city on 9/11/01. http://www.ae911truth.org/
Unexploded fragments of military grade, high-tech explosives were found in ALL the dust samples from the World Trade Center collapses. These fragments of explosives are so extremely high-tech that they could ONLY have been created in an advanced laboratory manufacturing facility. This conclusive evidence comes from a published, peer-reviewed scientific journal after vasts amount of research, study and testing. This type of science can not be fudged.
It is set in stone – Explosives were used on 9/11/01.
http://stj911.org/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This 10 minute YouTube segment came from parts of Chapter 10 of CORE OF CORRUPTION: IN THE SHADOWS. http://www.coreofcorruption.com/
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