Steel Building Erection

Steel building erection is an important part of a steel building project. The steel building supplier is not responsible for the erection of the steel building system, the supply of tools or equipment, or any other field work required. The supplier does not provide any field supervision for the erection of the structure or perform any inspections of the steel building system before or after the erection.

Steel building erectors usually erect the steel building system according to their standard procedures unless otherwise stated on the contract documents. Most steel building erectors only get involved in the actual erection of the building. They do not get involved in any finish work such as electrical, trim work, plumbing, or any other work that may be necessary to complete the building. Steel building erectors are usually responsible for the following:

Tools and Equipment: The erector is usually responsible for providing all of the tools and equipment necessary for unloading and erecting the building safely and properly. Some standard and non-standard components and accessories of a steel building system.

Electric Power and Compressed Air: At the time of erection most buildings do not yet have electricity. The erector is responsible for providing electricity and compressed air needed to power tools and equipment. The compressed air and electric power required for steel building system erection.

Insulation and Insulation Accessories: The erector is usually responsible for any insulation and insulation accessories to be assembled in conjunction with the exterior wall and roof of the steel building system.

And also responsible for removal of temporary buildings or trash resulting from the erection work. Temporary guys and bracing necessary for squaring, plumbing, and securing the structural framing against loads.

Experienced steel building erectors may be booked months in advance during the busiest seasons, so it is wise to secure one as soon as you know the delivery date for your building. Your specific erection manual will contain a complete list of all necessary tools and equipment. It will also contain step by step instructions and diagrams, showing you exactly what to do first, and how to proceed for easy assembly.

Complete erection manuals come with every building. Each plan is prepared specially for that individual building and should be followed exactly.

For further knowledge, go through the following steel building erection manual.

Metal Building Assembly and Steel Building Erection Manual.



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Metal Building – Gutters and Downspouts

Gutters and downspouts are generally not required on steel buildings, but they act as trim to enhance the appearance of a building and control drip, splash and drainage.

The main purpose of gutter and downspout systems is to collect rainwater from the roof and direct it away from the building foundation by means of leader extensions, splash blocks, or underground drain lines. Gutter systems take more abuse from extreme weather conditions, particularly ice and snow, than any other component of the metal building envelope. They are also subject to damage from ladders and being stepped on, as well as from falling treel limbs and debris.

Before 1960, most gutters were made of wood or metal in a half round shape. During the 1960s, roll-formed metal gutter technology was introduced that allowed metal gutters to be made lighter and less expensively. Initially available primarily in galvanized steel, roll-formed gutters are now available in copper, aluminum, galvanized, and painted steel.

Steel gutters and (Downspouts) leaders are available in a variety of styles, including K-style, square (box gutters), and half-round. Available materials include electroplated and hot-dipped galvanized and Galvalume(r). Finishes also include plain galvanized, baked enamel, modified siliconized acrylic and polyester, and fluoropolymer coatings such as Kynar.

Steel gutter and downspout system is stronger than aluminum at equivalent thickness and contracts one-half as much. Some newer coating systems allow limited guarantees up to 50 years. Steel is popular in Northern states with snow and ice conditions. Disadvantage is some galvanized finishes have a limited life span. Hot-dipped galvanized gutters are preferred over other galvanized finishes, but are not recommended for maritime environments unless the coil has been pre-coated. Galvanized finishes are rarely cleaned or primed properly and when field painted, the paint can fail prematurely.

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