Steel Building Talk

Steel I-Beam framing construction surpasses in popularity all other steel building design options available today. Consumers often inquire about the advantages of I-Beam construction and Galvalume® roofs when compared to an open web truss design. Most quality steel building manufacturers or suppliers provide strong and durable Galvalume ® roofs. These typically consist of a steel roof coating comprised of 55% aluminum, 44% zinc, and 1% silicon. Aluminum is a key factor here as it is highly rust resistant. There are also very substantial warranties provided with Galvalume® roofs and, in most cases, these provide at least a 20-year rust through perforation warranty. A roof panel with a hole in it will be replaced by the factory. Galvalume® roofs require very little maintenance. Galvalume® roofs retain their luster over many years; they will not dull; and there is never a need to paint or patch your roof. Open web truss designed buildings offer substantially reduced guarantees on their roofs. They sometimes utilize only a zinc coating. This coating process has a tendency to oxidize, darken in color, and is also susceptible to rust.

You may have many questions when considering the use of commercial grade steel for a structure assembly project. Several frequently asked questions are answered in detail in this article.