November 5, 2020
Protect Your Metal Building From Snow and Ice Accumulation
Building for Extreme Weather Part 2: Maintenance Considerations
Posted on August 29, 2019 by Mike Turner
In part one of this blog series, we reviewed how preventing extreme weather damage starts before construction even begins. While designing for extreme weather certainly helps prevent damage, proper maintenance is just as important. Read on for practical maintenance tips that can help you prepare your steel building for impending weather. EXTREME WEATHER MAINTENANCE INSPECT […]
Building for Extreme Weather Part 1: Engineering and Construction
Posted on July 27, 2019 by Barry Clifton
The damage extreme weather events can do is well documented. From torrential downpours to the high, gusting winds of tropical storms and hurricanes, extreme weather poses a significant threat to building structures—regardless of the material they’re built with. While the building industry and structural engineers are continually working to improve building performance during extreme weather, […]
Metal Building Bolt Tightening
Posted on June 20, 2019 by Mike Turner
Bolts are used on all metal buildings. So whether you are a general contractor or a DIY-er, bolts are important to your metal building makeup. Bolts make connections in both primary and secondary framing members. These bolts might differ in the type used. It’s important to understand the difference in bolt tightness as the installer […]
Metal Building Trends
Posted on May 31, 2019 by Barry Clifton
The metal building industry is ever changing. Across the industry, we are currently seeing some common trends from business to business. If you are in the process of planning your metal building, these identified trends may help you better make decisions for your own project. Let’s discuss some of these trends. Metal Building Color Trends […]
How Much Does a Steel Building Cost?
Posted on May 16, 2019 by Barry Clifton
We have previously discussed metal building quotes and estimates. However, cost is still a big topic that we get questions on every day. Let’s break the cost of a metal building into even further detail. Size Obviously, the size of your metal building is going to play a factor on the end cost. Generally, […]
Connecting the Pieces with Frame Connections
Posted on April 18, 2019 by Mike Turner
We’ve discussed metal building framing and given an overview of general framing. Now, let’s dive into a little more detail about frame connections and discuss the technical terms. Don’t worry! We can help get you up to speed to speak the metal building language with your contractor. What are frame connections? A metal building […]
Steel Buildings vs. Tubular Buildings
Posted on March 29, 2019 by Barry Clifton
Over the years, we’ve received a couple of inquiries on tubular buildings. Heritage does not sell tubular buildings. Curious as to what a tubular building is and what Heritage steel buildings are made of? Read on to find out more! What are steel buildings? All Heritage building frames are made of steel, also known […]
Metal Training Facilities
Posted on March 13, 2019 by Barry Clifton
Southern states see exceedingly hot temperatures in summer, while northern states experience bitterly cold winters. Regardless of the location or season, sports are still played by millions around the nation. How does one plan around mother nature for sports? We build indoor practice facilities to accommodate our love of the game. Benefits of an […]
Bolt-Up vs. Weld-Up Metal Buildings
Posted on February 28, 2019 by Barry Clifton
If you are looking to build a steel building, you’ve probably come across the words “bolt-up” and “weld-up” in your metal building research. Do you know the difference between a bolt-up steel building and a weld-up steel building? How do you choose the right option for you? What is a bolt-up steel building? Prefabricated […]
Roofing Options: Choosing Between a Standing Seam Roof and a Screw Down Roof
Posted on February 1, 2019 by Mike Turner
In our previous blog post, we discussed the difference between a through-fastened system and a concealed-fastened system. But where do standing seam roofs and screw down roofs come into play? What are the features of each? Let’s explore Heritage’s product offerings on standing seam roofs and screw down roofs to better help you decide what […]