Benefits of A Steel Building

At Atlantic Steel buildings we are passionate about the steel architecture that we build for clients all over the UK. For us, steel frame buildings have such an advantage and are the ideal building medium for a whole host of applications. But what is it that we love about these buildings and why do we feel they are preferred construction option for garages, outhouses, agricultural sheds, storage and more. Steel Buildings Are Built To Last Strength and durability are big concerns when considering a new structure. Problems with this will affect the longevity of the building, necessitating in repairs and
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Hot Rolled Steel Building Kits

As one of the UK’s most respected steel building suppliers, we know what we’re talking about when it comes to the various properties of steel. A versatile material in its own right, it can be manufactured in a number of different ways, each of which imparts different characteristics to the finished product.   Two common varieties in the steel building industry are hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel. You might have seen the construction materials of a given building labelled as such. What are these processes, and what do they mean for your steel frame buildings? Hot-rolled steel Hot-rolled steel is manufactured
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Why Use A Steel Building?

  Are you thinking about a new building? Whether you’re looking to build a shed or an aircraft hangar, steel buildings are the best for a whole host of reasons. At Atlantic Steel Buildings we’ve got the answer to all your building needs and can help you every step of the way. Read our guide to find out why steel buildings are a cut above the rest. Speed of Construction This is likely the most commonly heard benefit of steel buildings. The speed and ease of construction blow away the competition. Our steel buildings are prefabricated to precise measurements. We
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Will The Use of The Building Affect The Design?

Designing steel buildings from scratch is not an activity to be taken lightly. Here at Atlantic Steel Buildings, we have been designing, manufacturing, and erecting steel frame buildings for customers up and down the country for a long time, and we know the sorts of things that need to be taken into consideration even prior to the design stage. For example, will the use of the building affect the design? The simple answer to that is: yes. When it comes to designing steel buildings, the first question we ask is “what is the building going to be used for?” It
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How to Insulate a Steel Building

There are many reasons why steel buildings might benefit from added insulation. As the premier provider of steel buildings nationwide, here are a few tips on how to go about it: Do I need to insulate? If your steel building is sited in the UK, the answer is almost certainly “yes”. With the turbulent weather we get in this country, insulation is a must, allowing your steel buildings to be heated and cooled with greater efficiency. What insulation material should I use? We use composite insulation for all new steel buildings. With steel being such an excellent conductor of heat,
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Where Do I Buy Steel Frame Buildings as a Business Customer?

As a business customer looking to buy commercial steel buildings, it’s important that you choose the right company to purchase your steel frame buildings from. These are major purchases for your company and the last thing you need is to be left high and dry because you didn’t take the time to pick a steel frame building company that you can rely on. Here are just a few of things you should be looking for: Experience When it comes to commercial steel buildings, it’s not enough to know that the company you’re considering has steel frame buildings it can supply.
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Choosing the Right Portal Frame Building Manufacturer

Choosing the Right Portal Frame Building Manufacturer Portal framed buildings are uniquely versatile constructions with a multitude of uses across a whole range of industries. With so many variables to take into consideration, when it comes to portal framed buildings, it is essential that you choose a manufacturer that can meet the specific needs of you and your business. As one of the country’s top providers of portal framed buildings, we know what clients are looking for when they choose a manufacturer. Here are a few of the more popular points: Quality Probably the most important consideration for most clients
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5 Tips for Choosing DIY Steel Building Kits

There are a number of things you need to consider before erecting any steel buildings and nobody knows that better than the team at Atlantic Steel Buildings. With that in mind, here are our top five tips for choosing your DIY steel framed building kits. 1. Know what you want The more detailed your specifications, the better chance your steel framed building kits have of meeting your requirements. From there, you need to be able to translate that to a blueprint or other design model, all before you’re ready to shop around for the building itself. 2. Know your limitations
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How to Choose the Best Quality Steel Garage Kits

A steel garage is a great investment for either business or domestic use, but what makes a good steel garage, and what features should you be looking for when it comes to choosing from the range of steel garage kits on the market? As one of the UK’s leading steel building suppliers, here are some of our top tips. Plan ahead When choosing a steel garage, always be thinking of tomorrow. What suits your needs in the here-and-now might be too small a year or two down the line. This is especially true if you plan to use the garage
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What is Steel Frame Construction?

Here at Atlantic Steel Buildings, we are experts in the field of steel frame construction, but we understand that not everybody is as familiar with the technique as we are. This is why we have put together this brief guide to the fundamentals of steel frame construction that we hope will answer some of the more common questions posed by first-time visitors to the site. What is steel frame construction? In a nutshell, steel frame construction is a way of creating buildings and other constructed assets swiftly and economically. It typically comprises a steel “skeleton”, made up from horizontal beams
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