| Did you play with an Erector Set when you were a | | | | you valuable time if you are receiving bids from |
| boy? Remember all of the pieces of punched metal | | | | concrete contractors or doing the work yourself. |
| and the little screws and nuts? How about those | | | | As a side note: Bear in mind many entities will require |
| "tinny" little wrenches and that screwdriver? Wasn't it | | | | a building permit before you start construction. To |
| a great feeling when you actually assembled | | | | acquire the building permit you will need to submit a |
| something that resembled the picture? I do, mine | | | | set of drawings and structural calculations that are |
| was a robot among other things. | | | | wet sealed by a certified engineer. The drawings will |
| Men today can find that same great sense of | | | | need to include the concrete foundation and floor |
| accomplishment as the boys of yesteryear when | | | | design. Many metal building companies do not include |
| they install their own steel building. The general idea is | | | | the foundation and floor in their engineering packet. |
| the same although the steel building installation may | | | | Steer clear of this type of company; it will cost you |
| actually be easier than playing with the Erector Set. | | | | a lot of money to get the foundation and floor |
| The key to a no-hassle, do-it-yourself steel building | | | | engineering from a third party engineer. |
| installation is to find a company that designs steel | | | | An important thing to look for in the instructional |
| building kits for the do-it-yourselfer. | | | | packet is a list of the tools that you are going to |
| To help you understand the installation many steel | | | | need to complete the project. The list of tools will |
| structure manufacturers offer a steel building | | | | save you time and not to mention money because |
| installation DVD that will guide you through the | | | | instead of rushing out to buy tools on installation day |
| installation process step by step. Reputable | | | | you can acquire the tools over a period of time until |
| companies will also include a detailed set of installation | | | | you are ready to start the project. |
| instructions that is personalized to your steel building | | | | Take time to study the installation instructions so you |
| kit when you purchase the structure. Most companies | | | | can call or email the steel building manufacturer and |
| will mail or email you do-it-yourself instructions to | | | | ask questions. Now is the time to quiz the sales |
| review before you make a purchase. | | | | consultants so you have the answers to all of your |
| Some things to look for in the installation instruction | | | | questions and concerns. A good sales consultant |
| packet: | | | | should be able to give you all the information that |
| A steel building company that has its customer's best | | | | you need, if not, ask to speak to someone else or |
| interest in mind will include the concrete footing and | | | | look for another company. As I said earlier you want |
| floor specifications in the instructional information. This | | | | a steel building that is designed for do-it-yourself |
| is a very big help to you as a customer and will save | | | | installation. |