How long does it take to set up a steel pop-up retail kit?
Unlike traditional wood or brick buildings, our kits arrive pre-cut and ready to bolt together. Depending on the size of your shop and the size of your crew, you can have the main structure standing in just a few days to two weeks.
Is a galvanized building more expensive than a painted one?
Initially, the cost of high-grade galvanized steel is comparable to a quality painted building. However, when you factor in the lifecycle cost, the savings are massive. A traditional building may require 3 to 4 professional recoats over 50 years costing an owner tens of thousands of dollars. A Metal Pro building eliminates these costs entirely.
How do Quonset buildings handle the Canadian “Dew Point” and rust?
Traditional buildings often suffer from “beam sweat” or condensation, which leads to rust in hidden joints. Because Metal Pro Quonsets use a clear-span, arched design with no internal beams or complicated trim, there are no “shadow areas” for moisture to hide. The Galvalume Plus™ coating also has “self-healing” properties; if the steel is scratched, the […]
What exactly is the 50-Year Warranty?
Every Metal Pro building is backed by an industry-leading 50-year rust perforation warranty. While a professional recoat on a traditional building might give you another 10–15 years of protection, our warranty guarantees the structural integrity of the steel itself for half a century against the harsh Canadian elements.
Why don’t Metal Pro Buildings require repainting?
Unlike traditional “red iron” or painted steel buildings, Metal Pro structures are manufactured using Galvalume Plus™. This is not a surface-level paint; it is a high-performance alloy of zinc, aluminum, and silicon that is metallurgically bonded to the steel. Because there is no paint resin to break down under UV rays, the “chalking” and “peeling” […]
Do I have to install sprinklers under the mezzanine?
Usually, yes. If your building already has a fire sprinkler system, Canadian fire codes generally require you to extend that system to cover the area underneath the new mezzanine. This ensures that a fire starting under the platform can be quickly extinguished.
Will adding a mezzanine affect my taxes?
Often, yes in a good way! In Canada, freestanding mezzanines are frequently classified as “equipment” rather than “real property.” This may allow you to depreciate the cost much faster under the Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) rules, saving you money on your annual tax bill.
How much height do I need to add a mezzanine?
Ideally, you need a ceiling height of at least 15 to 16 feet. This allows for roughly 7 feet of “headroom” on both the bottom and top levels, while accounting for the thickness of the mezzanine floor and overhead utilities like lights and sprinklers.
Can any steel building support a mezzanine?
Most can, but it depends on the foundation. Your concrete floor (slab-on-grade) must be thick enough to handle the “point loads” from the mezzanine columns. If your floor is too thin, you may need to pour small concrete footings to support the weight.
Do I need a building permit for a mezzanine in Canada?
Yes. In almost every Canadian province, a mezzanine is considered a structural change. You will need a building permit and plans “sealed” by a professional engineer to ensure the structure is safe and meets the National Building Code of Canada.