General Steel Buildings - Standard Features 2

Steel Building Sheeting

80,000 p.s.i. yield material is standard on General Steel buildings. Some manufacturers use a lower yield strength material, which is less resistant to damage from hail and other impacts.

All Coil Steel with Galvalume coating standard (1.25oz - hot dipped) on each side helps prevent deterioration of the steel sheeting.

Deeper High-Rib with more frequent corrugations, provides extra strength.

Purlin Bearing Rib provides a better weather tight seal between the roof sheets.

Optimal Semi-Concealed Panel"Shadow Line" configuration is available for walls, mansard systems, soffit material, etc.., to add an aesthetic appeal to your General Steel building.

Steel Agricultural Building Fasteners

Structural Bolts meet requirements of ASTM Standards. A-325 for primary frame connections. A-307 for secondary framing

Self-Drilling and Self-Tapping Fasteners are pre-assembled with neoprene washers and metal caps to help insure weather tightness of your steel agricultural building.

Closures

Closed Cell Neoprene Strips or plug with self-adhesive backing are used to help seal all General Steel buildings. Located at rake and roofline of building to help provide weather tightness. Optional eave and base closures may be added.Pre-formed shapes to match panel configuration providing a tighter seal.

Sealants

Sealant for roof sidelaps, endlaps and flashing gable is provided to help insure weather tightness. Nominal 3/8" x 1/8" thick pressure sensitive tape sealant for ease of installation.