Steel Building Insider

What is ‘Oil Canning?’ How Can It Affect a Steel Building?

You did it. You finally built your new steel building. Now the business that you started in a small room with 10 people has finally …

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How Do You Protect Your Steel Building from Rust?

Steel is one of the most durable, flexible and energy efficient building materials on the planet. It might be the perfect building material for you. …

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How do Building Codes and Permits Work?

Life is about decisions. Make the wrong or right decision and you’ll face the consequences. The same can be said of the building process. You’ll …

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How Secure is Your Steel Building?

Let’s face it – steel is synonymous with strength. Superman is often known as “The Man of Steel.” He is the most powerful superhero and …

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What’s the Easiest Way to Protect My New Metal Building?

It seems like everybody has one great foe in their life they must eventually overcome. Peyton Manning (among others) must battle Tom Brady (again, among …

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Is Your Wood Building Making You Sick?

Before you engage in any purchase process, you like to gather all the facts. It’s no different when shopping for a building. If durability, flexibility …

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The Secret to Getting the Best Steel Building at the Best Price: Purchase in the Winter

It’s important to be prepared when you’re planning to buy a pre-engineered steel building and one of the best ways to guarantee a smooth project is …

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A Simple Explanation of Steel Building Manufacturers vs Brokers

When you’re looking to build a steel building, it’s quite obvious you have choices. You have the freedom to choose who to buy from, when …

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Bidding Wars: Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better in Construction

“The bargain hunters in home building are the ones who get licked!” That’s an actual quote from an architect in the March 1929 issue of …

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What’s the Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Buying A Building?

I hate it when I make a mistake. Yeah, I know, everybody makes ‘em. I’ve been told that before, but it still doesn’t make me …

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A Closer Look at Buying A Steel Building Factory Direct

If you’ve been on the Armstrong Steel website, the Armstrong Network, or recently spoken with one of our building consultants, you’ve probably seen or heard …

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