If you consider building a steel building, you may be curious about how tall it is? However, Xinguangzheng’s steel buildings do not have specific dimensions, our metal buildings are built to requirements.
The height of a metal building refers to the vertical distance from the ground to the roof’s highest point. Generally speaking, the regular height ranges from 12-20 feet. According to different requirements, Xinguangzheng’s building height can also reach over 40 feet.
There are two main important factors in metal building height design. These include leg height (the lowest point of the building’s side walls) and eave height (the height at which the roof meets the walls).
In the following article, Xinguangzheng will provide you with more information about metal building height.
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How to measure the height of steel building
Metal buildings are available in single-story and multi-story structures, and the height of such structures is limited by specific local regulations. Therefore, be sure to check your local code requirements before you begin construction. With our team’s extensive contracting experience, we can also select the right building height for you.
The total height of a metal building is usually the highest point of the building, which is the peak of the roof. Therefore, when measuring, you need to measure from the top of the building’s foundation to the highest point of the roof. For example, if the roof slope of the building is steeper, then the total height of the building will be higher.
One of the things worth noting is that if you order a 60 x 100 x 14 metal building, it will have an eave height (the height where the roof meets the walls) of 14, which is not the total height.
Therefore, this is especially important to take into account when choosing a steel building. Fortunately, the Xinguangzheng team will provide you with a compliant metal building height design.
How tall can a steel building be?
So, how tall can a steel building be? The answer to this is not a sure thing. The reason for this lies in the fact that metal buildings are basically custom-built. We can build a steel building as tall as you want it to be.
Commonly, steel buildings are labeled from 12 feet to 40 feet tall. This height is designed to meet most industrial and warehouse building requirements.
Depending on the requirements, Xinguangzheng can also provide building heights up to 100 feet.
Determining Steel Building Size Based on Door Height
When choosing the height of your steel building, you must determine one thing. That is the eaves must be at least 2 feet higher than the highest door.
If your warehouse building requires a door height of 16 feet, then the eave height should be at least 18 feet.
How to customize the height of your metal building to suit your needs?
Since metal buildings are generally custom-made. Therefore, when determining the building height, you need to base it on the functional needs of the building’s purpose.
- Warehouses: warehouses usually require a larger space to store goods. Therefore the height of such buildings is usually between 16-20 feet. For large warehouses or environments where forklifts are in operation, a roof height of 25 to 30 feet may be required.
- Office: Office requirements are relatively lower, with common heights between 10-12 feet. But enough ceiling height is needed to enhance the feeling of space and allow more natural light in.
- Steel Workshops: Steel workshops usually have higher eave heights, typically between 20-30 feet. This is because this type of structure requires enough space for heavy-duty work such as equipment operation and crane use. For larger facilities, it can reach heights of 40 feet or more.
In addition to this, you need to consider some other factors to determine the final building height
- Local building codes
- Maximum height limits in your area
- Local zoning laws
So before building construction, communicate your needs clearly with the Xinguangzheng team for professional advice.
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Metal buildings are a highly flexible type of building. At Xinguangzheng, we are a professional steel building contractor. Our specialists can meet all your metal building needs. We offer expert steel structure contracting for any building. This includes metal warehouses, steel workshops, and offices.
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FAQ
Generally speaking, if you want to build a metal building with a single-story height of 7 ft. Then a two-story building should have a story height of between 23-25 feet. This allows for more space to accommodate building elements such as pipes as well as rafters.
The height of a labeled building is 12-20 feet, while the regular height of an industrial building is 40 feet. Xinguangzheng also supports customisation and can provide building heights of up to 100 feet.
The minimum conventional height for metal buildings is 12 feet. Custom designs are also available upon request.
The average height of a metal building is 12-20 feet. It is important to note that the height here refers to eave height. Whereas, industrial building heights can reach a range of 40-100 feet.
