There’s a bewildering choice of steel framed buildings to choose from. They all seem to meet your needs, but the prices vary so much. There’s a reason for this, and that is that not all buildings are created equal.
Things to consider when comparing different buildings and different building suppliers should include:
- Is the building designed and manufactured in the UK for use in the UK under ISO 9001 quality standards?
- Does the building comply with British Industrial building design standards BS5950 & BS6399?
- Are full structural calculations included in cost?
- Does the building sytem incorporate substantial fully engineered eaves haunch and ridge plates?
- Are all all frame components including cladding rails and purlins fixed with high tensile steel nuts and bolts (not just self drilling screws)?
- Is the integral wind bracing formed from substantial steel sections and not just flimsy strips?
- Are full baseplates and anchors included in the building price?
- Is there a proper bottom edge drip around base perimeter?
- Are secure steel personnel doors included?
- Does the price include for robust roller shutter doors that suitable for regular long term industrial usage?
- Does the price include for Plastisol coated galvanised steel box gutters and downpipes?
- Does the price include erection and cladding on site by factory trained fully insured operatives using scaffolding and safety nets?
This list is by no means exhaustive but the answers can lead to substantial differences in costs between building systems as well as significant variances in quality. Ultimately the right choice should leave you with a building that meets all your long term requirements as well as complying with all relevant regulations and health and safety legislation.
