FRAME TYPES :

A Pre-fabricated Metal Building Structure from Building Technologies are comprised of many differing structural designs, each designed and engineered for specific building uses. Below are a few of our most popular configurations. Depending on the climate, intended use and budget, BLDGTech will help you choose the best and strongest and long lasting structural design. Our Engineers know what works. Please review the various structural choices below and match the one the best suits your project. This will enable us to quickly and accurately price you project and give you the confidence that what you are getting is what you actually need.

Clear Span Tapered Column (SRHI, SRLO) - SRLO & SRHI clear span gabled rigid frames with variable depth columns and rafters, with ridge at centerline of frame.

    SRHI
  • Width: 30' to 300' and over Height: 10' to 60' Standard roof slope:
    SRHI - 1/2 : 12 or 1 : 12
    SRLO - greater than 2 : 12
  • Typical Uses:
    SRHI - Gymnasiums, Industrial, Clear Span Work Areas, Overhead Bridge Crane Conditions
    SRLO - Indoor Recreational Facilities; Tennis, Riding, Soccer, etc., Agricultural-equipment or grain storage, Architectural applications where roof slopes are shown

Clear Span Straight Column (STR, STB) - STB & STR clear span gabled rigid frames with uniform depth columns and variable depth rafters, with ridge at centerline of frame.
    STR
  • Width: 16' to 120' and over Height: 8' to 60' Standard roof slope:
    STB - 1 : 12
    STR - 1/2 : 12
  • Typical Uses: Offices, Free standing retail, Small commercial, where clear span is desired

Clear Span Straight Column Single Slope (SSB) - SSB clear span single slope rigid frame with uniform depth columns and uniform or variable depth rafters.
    SSB
  • Width: 15' to 120' and over Height: 8' to 60' Standard roof slope: 1/2:12
  • Typical Uses: Shopping Centers, Convenience Stores, Free Standing Retail Units, Fire Stations, or where drainage is a particular concern

Multiple Span Single Slope (SMSS, SMTS) - SMSS & SMTS multi-span single slope rigid frames with uniform depth columns and uniform or variable depth rafter sections supported by intermediate columns.
    SMSS
  • Span: 10' to 60' and over Height: 12' to 60' Standard roof slope: 1/2:12
  • Typical Uses: Warehouses, Distribution Centers, Manufacturing Facilities

Multiple Span Tapered (SMT) - SMT Multi-span gabled rigid frame with variable depth columns and uniform or variable depth rafter sections supported by intermediate columns, with ridge at centerline of frame.
    SMT
  • Span: 10' to 60' and over Height: 20' to 60' Standard roof slope: 1/2:12
  • Typical Uses: Warehouses, Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Industrial, or other facilities where high eave height or large square footage is required

Multiple Span Straight Column (SMS) - SMS Multi-span gable rigid frame with uniform depth columns and uniform or variable depth rafter sections supported by intermediate columns, with ridge at centerline of frame.
    SMS
  • Span: 10' to 60' and over Height: 12' to 60' Standard roof slope: 1/2:12
  • Typical Uses: Warehouses, Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Industrial, or other facilities where high eave height or large square footage is required


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