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What Do I Need to Know About Colorado Steel Buildings?

I’m comparing Colorado steel buildings. My curiosity has driven me to a presentation by an engineer at Lester Buildings. Normally, these precision details elude me. But today, I need to know what makes a steel building outperform others.

It’s all in the details. The engineer explained upgrades and improvements developed by Lester Buildings over 75 years. Below I share with you important qualities purposefully designed into metal buildings by Lester. They add up to long-term superior performance.

Touring Colorado Steel Buildings by Lester

Anyone comparing the options for metal buildings in Colorado should be aware of the information I’ll touch on here. On the website for Lester Buildings, an engineer takes us on a building tour by walking through a 25 x 40-foot building. He points out extensive decisions made to create a high-quality building.

For example, the engineer explains the difference in the steel panels and the importance of ridges and bends manufactured into the panels. Lester determined 6 bends and higher ribs create stronger panels. They also have extra bends in the gable trim.

Yes, the differences in steel buildings can be pointed out, one by one. Lester Buildings inserts trim along the base to prevent rodents from entering. Steel soffit panels stand up to the high winds. To avoid the oil canning affect, they add the corner trims. To avoid accidents such as cut hands, Lester uses a higher quality C-Trim on its heavy-duty doors. I’ve been fascinated by these solutions.

But there are more. Lever locks, weatherstripping, bird netting….

• a complete framing system with durable pine like Douglas pine
• purlins to help the under panel add more strength balance the weight of snow and avoid bending
• a roof system with 2 x 6 Ruth Perlin steel saddle hanger that work together as a building

Lester Building Systems

Elaborate engineering calculations boost the durability of small, medium, and large pole buildings. Important measures of the components and building materials are needed. Science finds the strength, flexibility, and compatibility. Engineers study exact measurements to enable an entire building system that works together as a unit.

The compatibility of the components, down to the fasteners, make these large buildings last a lifetime. That’s why they come with a lifetime warranty. That’s why I have confidence in anyone’s decision to opt for a new metal building constructed by Lester Buildings affiliates in Colorado.

Building Contractors – Steel Buildings

To learn about steel and metal buildings, call Sapphire Construction, Inc. in Castle Rock, Colorado at (303) 619-7213.

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