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Primary Framing

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Package Steel provides many options for our primary framing systems. We manufacture the Rigid Frames & Rigid Beam type frames locally at our facility in Sutton, MA. We design and detail our frames to meet your project needs.

Rigid Frame systems tend to be more economical with tapered sidewall columns, while Rigid Beam systems can offer more flexibility to interior finishes with straight sidewall columns. Both Rigid Frame and Rigid Beam are available in clear spans, multiple spans, and lean-to-style.

The standard finish on our Primary Framing is Grey Oxide. Hot Dip Galvanizing can be provided by request.

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Framing System I

Rigid Frame Clear span (RFC) 40’ and wider

Provides column-free interior space. Ideal for auditoriums, gymnasiums, aircraft hangers, or any situation where larger open spaces are required.

Rigid Frame Multi-span (RFM) 50’ and wider

Interior columns shorten the spans of the rafters, reducing the overall cost of the frame. Ideal for manufacturing and warehouse facilities.

Tapered Beam Clear span (TBC) 20’ to 70’

Offers column-free interior, floor space and uniform minimum depth columns. End uses include retail stores, branch banks and office facilities.

Tapered Beam Multi-span (TBM) 50’ and wider

Uniform depth exterior columns with interior columns that reduce span lengths, reducing cost. Ideal for uses where interior sidewalls are to be finished for office areas. Other uses include warehouses and distribution centers, where racking is utilized.

Framing System II

Single Slope Clear Span (SSC) 20’ and wider

Available with straight or tapered columns. Provides single direction roof slope for rain water runoff control. Often used for shopping centers and office complexes.

Single Slope Multi-Span (SSM) 50’ and wider

Available with straight or tapered columns. Single slope design helps control rain water runoff. Used in facilities where interior columns do not impair building use. Ideal for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution centers retail shopping centers and office complexes.

Lean-To (LTC) 10’and wider

Used primarily for wing units and additions to existing facilities. Can be used with any of the above framing types.

Special Frame Design (SFD) 10’ and wider

Your building requirements dictate frame design. Whatever the shape, use or span, there is an answer to your challenge.

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Do you intend to have a full foundation for your building?

All Package Steel buildings require a full and properly designed foundation including flooring, piers, and perimeter frost walls. This work should be completed prior to the arrival of the building on-site. Every foundation is site-specific and should be designed by a local engineer who will consider soil conditions, frost depths and any local regulations which may affect it.

If you do not already have an engineer to design the foundation, Package Steel can provide assistance with locating an independent licensed engineer who can help you through this portion of the project.

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Do you have a building permit from your local city/town?

Before any construction can begin, you must secure the required building permits from the city or town in which your site is located. This allows the local government to ensure your project and the resulting structure will be safe and meet all zoning, size and other requirements. The process involves submitting an extensive application along with a certified site plan, property deed and scheduling of all necessary inspections. Specific requirements vary among municipalities, as does the time it takes to get your building permits. An experienced builder can help you meet all these regulations and secure approval.

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Are you okay with a 6 month lead time?

Metal buildings generally take less time to construct than wood or concrete buildings, but the exact timeline varies widely. We recommend allowing at least 6 months for the process, which includes matching you with a local builder, developing a scope of work and design proposal, fabricating the building components and delivering your structure to the site. The actual time from start to finish is determined by a variety of factors, including the size of the building, the complexity of the design, availability of materials and uncontrollable variables such as the weather.

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Have you contracted a builder?

Some business owners with construction experience choose to build or to coordinate the building of their own structures independently, often with prefabricated metal building kits. This do-it-yourself approach can work for smaller structures, but for medium- to large-sized buildings, it’s best to enlist the services of a high-quality builder. An experienced builder, paired with the right metal building manufacturer, can help guide you through the entire process, from ensuring that your site and structure conform to all local building codes to construction to final approval for occupancy.

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