Metal buildings are available in various sizes and are suitable for constructing commercial buildings and industrial buildings, such as warehouses, churches, gymnasiums, and breweries. Contractors and manufacturers can construct steel buildings to meet specific customer requirements and local codes. In addition, prefabricated steel buildings give you the freedom to create the interior structure any way you want and choose the most appropriate floor plan. And they can also be easily expanded as your business grows and changes.
Once you’ve decided on the dimensions and features of your steel building, manufacturers can plan and build high-quality steel buildings quickly and efficiently. As a steel building company with more than two decades of experience in manufacturing and fabrication, Xinguangzheng specializes in creating modern metal buildings that are built to last.
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What Size Metal Building Do You Need?
To find out how many dimensions of metal buildings you need. Then carefully consider how you use it now and how you will use it in the future. With this information, the manufacturer can help you plan the area, width, length, height, and roof slope of your building. This can optimize the productivity, efficiency, and affordability of your metal building and make it compatible with the site and zoning.
To prepare for future growth, consider making a new metal building or extension larger. Standard metal buildings are usually sized in increments of ten, such as 50′ x 100′. Common sizes for steel buildings are 50′ x 100′, 30′ x 40′, 60′ x 120′, and 60′ x 40′. In addition, you can also customize unique sizes.
How Much Square Footage Do You Need for Your Steel Building?
The square footage for a metal building includes the exterior dimensions of the steel structure and is not used to calculate the interior square footage of the home. Because steel structures are so strong, metal buildings do not require support columns in the middle of the building. This means that they can make better use of the entire floor space than buildings that require support columns.
Determining the Length of a Steel Building
In addition, you can make the long side of the metal building any length you want. The most cost-effective way to plan a steel building is to make it longer and narrower. For example, to lengthen a building by 20 feet, simply add an extra frame at the end. This is a relatively inexpensive way to add it. On the other hand, the use of load-bearing end walls makes it easy and economical to extend the length of a steel building as the business grows.
Determining the Width of a Steel Building
Making the width of a steel building smaller can reduce the cost of construction. Making it wider, on the other hand, can result in significantly higher costs. For example, if you increase the width of a steel building by 20 feet, the entire width of the building will increase, and you will need to lengthen each supporting rafter by 20 feet. In addition, you will need to make all of the support rafters stronger to carry the heavier roof.
Determining the Height of a Steel Building
To determine the height of a steel building, measure from the top of the eaves, not from the highest point of the roof. The height of a building is usually determined by local codes and the needs of the building. It is important to note that the building’s eave height should be at least 2 feet higher than the tallest framed opening.
On the other hand, multi-story steel buildings are bulky and expensive. Adding more space to the ground floor of a low-rise or single-story building can significantly reduce the cost of constructing a metal building compared to a multi-story steel building.
Utilizing High Roof Slopes to Add Space
The minimum roof pitch of a metal roof depends on how much space is needed in the center of the room. Many steel buildings have flat roof slopes of 1:12 (i.e., 1 foot rise for every 12 feet of length), which helps make the building easier to heat and cool. Choosing a more expensive gable roof with a 4:12 slope can provide additional space and help snow and water slide off more easily.
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Common Metal Building Dimensions
Most steel building projects use the common dimensions and measurements listed below. Additionally, Xinguangzheng Steel Buildings can also provide custom dimensions. You can customize any prefabricated steel building dimensions to meet your specific needs. Below are some of our most popular sizes and specifications:
30x50 Metal Building
XInguangzheng’s 30×50 metal houses provide approximately 1,500 square meters of clear span building space, perfect for families. This is a great option if you have limited land but want to make the most of your storage space.
40×40 Metal Buildings
Our 40×40 metal buildings provide approximately 1,600 square meters of clear-span space, ideal for garages or storage. Our 40×40 metal buildings are more affordable than traditional buildings.
30×60 Metal Buildings
With approximately 1,800 square meters of clear-span interior space, our 30×60 metal buildings are ideal for garages or auto repair stores. Our 30×60 metal buildings are reasonably priced so customers can easily get the store of their dreams.
40 x 50 Metal Buildings
Our 40 x 50 metal buildings provide approximately 2,000 square meters of clear span interior space, ideal for garages, workshops, or commercial use. Xinguangzheng’s 40×50 metal buildings are affordably priced to make it easy for customers to have the store of their dreams.
40×60 Metal Buildings
Xinguangzheng’s 40×60 steel buildings feature approximately 2,400 square meters of clear-span interior space. They are ideal for RV storage and commercial use. 40×60 metal buildings are one of the most popular building sizes.
50x 50 Metal Buildings
Our 50×50 metal houses provide approximately 2,500 square meters of interior space for virtually any use. This building size is perfect for storing RVs, businesses, and small churches.
50×60 Metal Buildings
Our 50×60 Metal Buildings offer approximately 3,000 square meters of clear span interior space. This size of steel building is affordable and suitable for any use.
50 x 80 Metal Building
Xinguangzheng’s 50×80 metal buildings provide nearly 4,000 square meters of clear span interior space and are built to high standards. 50×80 metal buildings are suitable for commercial and different agricultural uses. You can use steel buildings to build grow houses.
40×100 metal buildings
With approximately 4,000 square meters of open space inside, our 40×100 metal buildings are ideal for many agricultural uses. 40×100 metal buildings are very flexible in size.
60×80 Metal Buildings
Our 60×80 metal buildings have approximately 4,800 square meters of open space inside. They are large enough to accommodate machine shops, light manufacturing, or automotive repair. These prefab steel buildings are strong and durable and can meet your many needs.
50×100 Metal Buildings
With approximately 5,000 square meters of open interior space, 50×100 steel buildings are among the most versatile commercial buildings available. This size metal building is perfect for custom steel warehouse buildings, and specialty auto repair stores.
60×100 Metal Buildings
Our 60×100 steel buildings provide approximately 6,000 square meters of open interior space. This size is ideal for a business or farm. Our 60×100 steel buildings are a popular size for horse farms.
60×120 Metal Building
The 60×120 steel building has 7,200 square meters of open interior space. This size is commonly used for indoor riding arenas, large storage spaces, and factories.
80 x 80 Metal Buildings
The 80×80 steel building offers 6,400 square meters of clear span interior space to use as you please. Xinguangzheng’s 80×80 metal buildings are affordable and are commonly used for commercial purposes such as warehouses or factories.
80×100 Steel Buildings
The 80×80 steel building offers 6,400 square meters of clear span interior space to use as you please. Xinguangzheng’s 80×80 metal buildings are affordable and are commonly used for commercial purposes such as warehouses or factories.
100×100 Steel Building
Xinguangzheng’s 100×100 metal building has approximately 10,000 square meters of open interior space. It is a popular choice for clients who need a large warehouse or storage area. Best of all, steel buildings are also much cheaper than traditional wood buildings.
100×200 steel building
Our 100×200 steel building has approximately 20,000 square meters of interior open space. It is perfect for commercial, industrial, and agricultural uses. If you want to make the most of your space, this is a great size for larger businesses.
Summary
Above are the common steel structure building sizes, is there any size you need? With Xinguangzheng Steel Structure, you can not only choose the common sizes but also have more customization options. We can provide any size of steel building.
Starting a new steel building job can be daunting. Especially if you’re not sure how to get started. You may have a rough idea of what a steel building should look like but aren’t sure exactly how big or tall it should be. The good news is that the steel building experts at Xinguangzheng are ready to help you. Contact us for answers to your questions about steel buildings.
