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Mistakes to Avoid With Prefab Buildings

Prefab buildings have changed the way people think about construction. With easy instructions and compatible materials that come in prefab kits, a group of people can construct a building in the span of a few days rather than a few months. This is only true, however, if you go through the process correctly. Here are the most common mistakes to avoid with prefab buildings

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Failing to Prepare the Building Site

Before you can begin construction, you need to make sure the building site is ready. That means clearing the entire area where the building itself will be situated. If you’re using a concrete foundation, you should allow it to cure for about a week before you begin construction. Additionally, you need to ensure there’s easy access to the building site for the metal components. That means having a clear path for delivery trucks to make their way through. Nearby utilities like power lines and underground lines should be marked as well.

Not Following Directions

The directions that come with prefab buildings serve two primary purposes. First, they’re meant to instruct you on how to construct the building. That may seem obvious, some people make the mistake of thinking they can simply eyeball it by looking at the pieces and estimating which ones go together. The second purpose of the directions is to keep you safe. All the stated protocols and methods in the instructions are designed to keep builders safe. If you plan on taking advantage of the easy building requirements for Steel Buildings in Ontario, make sure any friends you ask for help are familiar with safety protocols as well.

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Cutting Anything

Prefab buildings are cut offsite to the exact specifications necessary for construction, then the pieces are shipped to you ready to be put together. That means you shouldn’t be doing any cutting on-site at all. If you want to make additional modifications, they’ll need to wait until the prefab sheds have already been constructed. If you cut any piece after it’s been delivered, it will be the wrong size. Additionally, you could be creating spots in which rust and oxidation can form that would have otherwise been unexposed to the elements.

 

Failing to Brace Rigid Frames

Bracing rigid frames is one of the most important steps of the entire process. That’s why it’s important to plan ahead. Don’t leave your construction site without having braced the rigid frames. Unbraced frames left on their own overnight could suffer serious damage if they get shifted by the wind, and that could compromise any attached components as well as the integrity of the frame as a whole.

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Now that you know what mistakes to avoid, it’s time to design prefab buildings of your own. With help from Metal Pro Buildings, you can construct a building safely and easily that will last you for decades. We have a catalog of prefab options available, but you can always work with our team to add more customization. Contact us today to get started!

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