Portal Steel Building

If you are looking to construct your steel building project or plans in a large open space, like a barn, industrial warehouse, or open-space workshops, then a portal steel building frame might be the solution to your construction needs and budget. When coming up with the blueprint design, it’s essential to start with the functions and purpose of the space. The activities that will occur in the space will determine the width and height of your portal steel frame. If your primary requirements are large unobstructed floor areas and ease of mobility for manufacturing purposes, then a portal frame building
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Bespoke Steel Building Designs and Colours?

Bespoke Steel Building Designs and Colours? When it comes to steel building designs and installation, our top priority leans towards functionality and cost, whether you require one for storage, garage, barn or other sorts of large commercial structures. However, personal style preferences, aesthetic values or brand images may remain an important consideration if you want to make your investment worthwhile. When ordering your building parts from us, you will have the freedom to pick the colour of the roof, interior/exterior walls, and other components as a whole. If you can visualise it, we can make it come to a reality
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6 Famous Steel Buildings Around the World

For many decades, steel buildings’ success is evident worldwide. The use of steel has been essential for erecting different types of architecture globally ever since the Industrial Revolution. Here is a list of 6 famous and iconic steel buildings around the world. Taipei 101 Tower: Taiwan Boasting a height of roughly half a kilometre, the Taipei 101 Tower is up there with the list of the tallest steel structures around the world. The tower is a testament to the durability and resilience of a steel-made landmark. Consisting of 101 floors and combined with 61 elevators, this iconic building was added
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Why are Self Storage Units Usually Steel Buildings?

These days, every building could use more space, but extending a building is no easy endeavour to undertake. Traditionally constructed storage solutions are expensive, slow to install and often require serious maintenance to protect your belongings. However, self-storage has never been easier thanks to the durability, convenience, and security of using steel buildings to protect your business assets. A service that we at Atlantic Steel Buildings are happy to provide! More room for your business Ultimately, steel buildings are a fantastic way to provide your business with the storage space you so need in these challenging times. Utilising clear span
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Steel Building Installation Service

Putting together a steel-framed building is an ambitious project, but certainly a fulfilling one. All our steel building kits come with instructions and guidance on the best way to erect them and, with the right tools and enough hands to keep things in place, any broadly competent builder can knock one of these kits together. This simplicity of design and ease of construction are two of the great benefits of steel buildings. For those of you who would rather leave your steel building installation to the professionals, the team at Atlantic Steel Buildings have you covered. Safe and secure There’s
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Why Bolted Connections are Better than Screws

When it comes to putting together steel frame buildings there are several ways you can go about it. You can connect the joining parts with bolts or screws; you can even choose to weld them, if you have the tools and experience to do so. Here at Atlantic Steel Buildings, we favour bolted connections as they offer several advantages over their screwed-in counterparts. What’s the difference? At first glance, the difference between bolts and screws is purely cosmetic. Both employ an etched groove down their centre length to attach two or more materials together. However, their modes of operation are
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How Long Do Steel Buildings Last?

Steel buildings are rightly regarded as a sound investment, as they are noted for their durability and longevity. Compared to other building materials like timber or plasterboard, it really is no contest.   That said, there is no easily definable answer to how long they will last, as there are too many variables to take into consideration. You need to look at the quality of the materials and the construction, as well as the environment it is in, what the building it used for, and how well it is maintained.   Here at Atlantic Steel Buildings, we provide and erect
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Is Your Steel Building Green?

In today’s climate it falls to all of us to minimise the environmental impact of our business decisions – decisions that include erecting new buildings. With so many construction options available, where do steel-framed buildings fall in terms of being eco-friendly?   The answer might surprise you. Less waste Steel-framed buildings are pieces of precision engineering. All the segments are pre-fabricated before being shipped to the construction site. Not only does this make construction of the building itself fast and simple, it also means there is little in the way of leftover parts. Indeed, the waste from a steel-framed building
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Popular uses for steel frame buildings

Here at Atlantic Steel Buildings, we have been creating and constructing steel frame buildings for customers across the UK for 13 years. Because we design our steel frame buildings from scratch, no two are the same – we can create a bespoke building to suit any specifications. That said, there are certain uses for steel frame buildings that prove extremely popular among our clientele, and with good reason. Here are just a few of those, to give you some idea of the possibilities. Domestic steel frame buildings For our domestic customers, the most popular request we receive is for steel
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Cladding a Steel Building

Atlantic Steel Buildings have vast experience of designing and installing steel buildings for clients across the UK, we are experts in understanding what is important to the overall functionality and longevity of the building.  One important element to consider in a building’ s construction is cladding. What is Cladding and why is it used for steel constructions? Cladding is extra layers that are placed outside of a building for a range of purposes including providing insulation for occupants within the building as well as serving as an aesthetic presence to make the outside appearance of a building more attractive.  With working
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