Joist vs Rafter, From Wood Framing to Steel
Rafters and joists are both repeating framing members, but they sit in different planes and carry different loads. A rafter slopes from…
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Steel Frame Bracing Types and Where Each Belongs
Steel frame bracing keeps a building from racking sideways or collapsing under wind and seismic loads by carrying those horizontal forces down…
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What Is Cross Bracing in Steel Buildings?
Cross bracing is a pair of diagonal steel members set in an X across one bay of a frame, and it exists…
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Metal Building Interior Wall Finishing Options That Last
The interior walls of a metal building are usually finished with one of five materials: exposed steel panels, steel liner panels, fiberglass-reinforced…
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Process of Leveling the Building Site for Steel Erection
Leveling a building site means turning raw, uneven ground into a flat, compacted, well-drained pad through a fixed sequence: clear the surface,…
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How Deep Should the Foundation Be for a Steel Building
A building footing should sit at least 12 inches below undisturbed soil and below the local frost line, whichever is deeper. In…
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Pier and Beam Foundation for Steel Buildings
A pier and beam foundation supports a structure on a grid of concrete piers tied together by beams, leaving a ventilated crawl…
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What Is Foundation in Construction?
A foundation in construction is the lowest part of a building that carries the structure’s weight, and the forces acting on it,…
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Concrete Slab for Steel Building Thickness and Anchoring
A concrete slab for a steel building usually runs 4 to 6 inches thick, climbing to 6–8 inches under heavy or industrial…
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Reading Steel Structural Drawings, Mark by Mark
Reading steel structural drawings starts with one habit: follow the mark. Every beam, column, and brace on the sheet carries a unique…
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