12 Aug How to Avoid Common Steel Frame Building Mistakes

When looking to design and build a commercial or industrial property, it’s essential to take the time to understand all of the different options available and how each suits the needs of your business. As a material, steel has various benefits and can be used successfully in multiple industries, making steel frame buildings incredibly popular.

Structural steel frame buildings benefit from advantages such as high strength to weight ratio, easy customisation and a low amount of necessary maintenance. If you’re one of the many people considering buying a steel frame building for your industrial or commercial projects, you’ve made a great decision, and the quality steel fabricators at Baker Steel Trading can create a fantastic end product for you. 

However, it’s also important to be aware of some mistakes that customers can make and how to avoid them, so continue reading to find out all you need to know.

Common Mistakes to Avoid with Steel Buildings

The list of benefits that come with a steel frame building is (almost) endless. 

Still, there are also important things to be aware of and decisions that need to be made for the benefits of steel fabrication to be fully maximised. Below are some of the most common mistakes that are made when buying a steel frame structure.

Ignoring Building Regulations

Depending on the location in which you want to build your commercial or industrial property, there are different rules and regulations that need to be followed. It’s therefore vital to take the time to understand the local building codes before continuing with ordering a steel frame building. One piece of legal documentation that is always required is a permit. These building regulations need to be understood in advance of any construction work to avoid unnecessary delays and increased costs for you to deal with.

Buying the Wrong Building

This may be obvious, but rushing into buying a steel frame building before ensuring that it works for your needs is a mistake that customers can make. To avoid suffering the same fate, take the time to create detailed plans for the future of your building.

Not Budgeting Correctly

When ordering a steel frame building, the cost of the structural steel is only the beginning of the project’s costs. You also need to consider and budget accordingly for numerous types of fees, including architectural, engineering, land surveys and permits, as well as the cost of site preparation and the actual construction process. Quality steel fabrication companies such as Baker Steel Trading can help you understand exactly what your chosen building design will cost.

Not Waiting for Designs and Dimensions

It’s vital to wait for your steel frame building’s designs and dimensions to be confirmed before you begin with the construction process, as it’s much harder to make any necessary changes once this has already started. A similar issue that you should avoid is the temptation to attempt any of the building work yourself. Steel frame buildings are complicated structures that require a high level of skill, and a seemingly minor issue such as uneven levelling can have catastrophic consequences for your property.

Steel Frame Building Fabrication Services

The best way to avoid these common mistakes when buying a steel frame building is to work with a quality steel fabrication company that can work with you throughout the entire process. Baker Steel Trading offer that service, with our experienced team using our in-house workshop facilities to engineer and fabricate structural steel frame buildings that are bespoke to your request.

The process we use to complete your order for a steel frame building includes:

• A recommended on-site survey and measuring service that ensures your bespoke product will fit correctly into the chosen location.
• Collaborations with designers and architects to provide working steel fabrication drawings.
• Kit-form fabrication of the frame for your steel building.
• A thorough testing process of any extra materials, with supply to your location.
• Delivery, on-site erection and quality checks of your steel frame building.

How to Order a Steel Frame Building

If you’re interested in using a steel frame building for your industrial or commercial project, getting assistance from an experienced and customer-focused steel fabrication company is vital. Baker Steel Trading have years of experience in engineering and fabricating structural steel for projects across the UK and would be happy to help complete your project. If you want to avoid any of the common issues explained above, contact us today for a free estimate.