Beyond “Standard” Metal Buildings with Custom Structures
The Four Basic Levels of Pre-engineered Steel Building Design
Pre-engineered metal buildings prove to be the best buy for most low-rise construction projects. Custom steel structures are affordable now — and later.
RHINO standard prefabricated steel buildings are economically priced — saving money.
Metal building kits ship quickly — saving time.
Manufactured components arrive at the job site ready for assembly — saving more time.
Metal building framing cut erection time by about one-third — saving even more time.
Strong, fire-resistant, termite proof steel buildings often earn lower insurance rates — saving money.
RHINO’s Pro-Value insulation slashes heating and cooling costs as much 50% — saving more money.
Durable pre-engineered metal buildings require little maintenance — saving time and money.
#1: Standard Metal Buildings
There are four basic levels of design in RHINO custom steel structures. The first is the “standard” order. The standard steel building is a basic box. Requiring the least amount of design and engineering time, the standard is the most economical choice. Yet a standard metal building still offers liberal parameters:
A simple gable roof of 4:12 pitch or less
Eave height between 8’ to 40’
Widths between 10’ and 150’ for clear span, or up to 400’ with minimal interior columns
Unlimited length
#2: Modified-Standard Metal Buildings
A modified-standard steel building may add minimal changes to the basic box design of the standard. For example, a modified-standard building might require a simple gable roof of 5:12 to 8:12 pitch or higher, additional framed openings, doors, and windows, or increased building loads.
#3: Custom Metal Buildings
It is possible to customize any standard or modified standard steel building very economically. These changes may slightly increase the order-to-delivery time over a standard custom steel structure order if extra engineering time is required.
Extreme gable roof pitches over 8:12
Hip roofs
Eave heights above 40’
Clear span widths from 151’ to 200’ or more. Or widths from 401’ to 480’ with interior columns
Overhangs, canopies, vertical fascia, parapets, etc.
Fundamental changes in the floorplan
#4: Ultra-Custom Metal Buildings
Original architectural designs require more engineering costs and longer delivery dates, but for a one-of-a-kind building statement, it is worth the time and effort. Sports arenas, churches, office structures, and theme restaurants, and other commercial enterprises may require “out-of-the-box” design.
Soaring ceilings, huge spans, complex roof designs, and extreme building loads can go beyond the capabilities of other building materials. Pre-engineered steel framing meets the needs for more sophisticated and aspiring structures.
Options Available for Every Level of Design
RHINO offer many options and upgrade materials. These options include:
• Choices of colors for exterior paneling and trim
• 26-gauge “A” steel exterior panels
• 24-gauge standing seam steel panels
• Cool-coated steel panels
• Liner panels and partitions
• Overhead doors, walk-in doors, windows
• Additional framed openings
• Gutters and downspouts
• Pro-Value insulation packages
• Skylights and wall lights
• Mezzanines
• Vents
• And more
Discuss your next custom steel structure with a RHINO steel building specialist today at 940.383.9566.
