Types of Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
28 May 2019 Pre-Engineered Buildings
Pre-engineered buildings offer a wide variety of benefits and functions. Whether you are looking to use a metal building for warehouse, retail, industrial, agricultural, or institutional purposes, knowing the different types of pre-engineered metal buildings can help ensure you are getting the product most suited to your needs. At Ferro Building Systems, they design pre-engineered buildings that are optimized for any purpose by using a variety of metal framing systems.
Pre-Engineered Metal Building Frame Systems
Although there are similarities between the many components of different types of metal buildings, the frame systems are often unique. Each pre-engineered frame system is designed to suit a different purpose. Some of the common types of metal building frames include:
RF Systems
RF systems have the steepest roof pitch at 4:12 and have the highest centre clearance. These pre-engineered buildings come in widths from 30’ to 120’ and have a wide variety of uses.
LRF and LRFM Systems
Metal buildings with LRF systems can offer excellent clear span space of up to 160’ and, when columns are added, the LRFM system can reach a width of 500’. They have a shallow roof slope of 1:12 and are commonly used in offices, warehouses, and commercial and industrial buildings.
LP2 and LP4 Systems
If a pre-engineered metal building is going to be a shopping centre or house palletized storage, an LP2 or LP4 system is ideal. These metal building types can reach up to 500’ in width and provide plenty of clear span floor space by implementing jack beams, bar joists, and straight wall columns. They also offer the lowest roof slopes available.
GC Systems
GC frame systems are perfect for types of pre-engineered buildings that require simplicity in interior finishing due to their flush rafters, girts, and columns. They are ideal for institutional and office buildings.
LSS and SSF Systems
LSS and SSF metal building frames use single-sloped roofs to offer simplicity and versatility. They offer plenty of clear span floor space and single-side drainage, making them ideal for warehouses, manufacturing, and industrial facilities.
LT Systems
If a metal building requires an addition, the LT frame system is the way to go. This type of building uses a single-slope roof to create a kind of lean-to, which can improve a building’s space by 10’ to 60’. This type of pre-engineered building can adapt to nearly any roof slope.
If you would like to learn more about the different types of pre-engineered metal buildings, or to learn more about the services and products that they offer, please contact Ferro Building Systems at 604-530-3224 or fill out a contact form on their website.
