I am the lead estimator for a commercial property rough carpentry and structural steel subcontractor in California. My concentration is putting together and finalizing 95% of our rough carpentry bid proposals. Since September 2016 through today I have contracted $70+ million dollars in rough carpentry contracts so I’ve seen a good my fair share of wood framed projects.
A few questions:
1) How many square feet?
2) How many stories?
3) What is the intended use?
4) What kind of aesthetics are you referring to?
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Pre-Fab Steel Buildings
A rigid Frame Building is a commercial-grade pre-engineered metal building. People usually use them for manufacturing and assembly-type businesses.
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Once you have decided what kind of building you need, you will have to decide on the dimensions. It is always more reasonable to go longer than wider when selecting dimensions for your custom project.
The framing gets heavier as the width of a building increases, increasing the price. For example, if you need a 2400 sq. ft building, consider a 40′ x 60′ building rather than 60′ x 40′ building.
Metal building manufacturers will use the dimensions you provide them to determine the outside dimensions, not the clear interior space.
Remember to factor in framing, girts, and purlins when planning your interior space. You will have to place the building considering the building type needs and the area it will cover.
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