Trusses are set into a notch cut in the support post to maximize load-carrying and uplift capability. The trusses are then nailed to the columns. | 2" x 10" pressure treated mud board keep sidewall metal from ground contact, protect against rot and decay, and function as concrete forms for pouring the floor as well. | |
All trusses are factory built and computer engineered to meet specific loading capability of each individual building. They can also be designed for a ceiling load for sheet rock. Click here for the Kootenai County Snow Load Map (13Mb) for specific loading requirements in North Idaho. | Screws color matched to your exterior steel are standard. We also predrill our steel for straight lines (no chalk lines or pencil marks). | |
All overhead or sliding doors are spanned with K.D.F.L. 2" x 8" (rollup) or 2" x 12" (sliders). | Available in a variety of colors to provide an attractive matching or contrasting compliment to your building. See our photo album for examples. | |
Champion Steel Buildings uses 29 gauge steel panels which are available in a wide range of colors. | Base trim seals the bottom of the sidewall panels to prevent insect or rodent infiltration. | |
We incorporate bottom chord bracing (rat run) to fully utilize truss strength. | Wall light trim provides a smooth transition from sidewall steel panels to wall lights. | |
Building sizes are unrestricted and can be customized to meet your requirements. Standard sizes that provide the most economy are: Height: 8' through 18' in 2' multiples Width: 24', 30', 36', 40', 50', and 60' Length: multiples of 8', 10' and 12' |
Eave trim give a clean finished look at the top of the sidewalls. | |
Posts are full sawn material, grade stamped pressure treated (0.60 CCA), set at the proper engineering depth, and backfilled with concrete. Posts can range from 6" x 6" to 6" x 12". | "C" trim covers cut steel edges around the overhead and entry doors and windows. | |
Doors can be placed in most locations of your buildling, and are engineered for ease of operation and minimal maintenance. | Jamb trim covers the jambs around your overhead door openings to eliminate the need for painting. | |
K.D.F.L. 2" x 6" or 2" x 8" (or larger as required per engineering) purlins on edge are joist-hung between trusses 2' O.C. (or closer per engineering). | Track covers supported by interlocking brackets keep out the weather and protect door hardware. | |
100% OSB roof decking is used control condensation. | Gable and corner trim give your building that finished look and seals up the building. | |
Translucent fiberglass eavelight panels are available in white or clear poly and come in lengths of 2' in the same configuration as the siding panels (optional). | The ridge cap is fastened with color matched screw fasteners, as are all of our trims, to seal off the peak completing a weather-tight roof system. | |
Standard vinyl windows are available in many sizes with regular or insulated glazing. All opening windows come with screens (optional). | Overhangs add a very nice appearance to any building (optional). | |
3' 0" x 6' 8" raised panel doors are equipped with keyed exterior lockset and custom trim. | Facia trim covers the wood facia on overhangs so you have that finished look. | |
K.D.F.L. 2" x 6" or 2" x 8" (depending on engineering) lumber is spaced 2' O.C. to support the wind loads being applied to the walls and to provide area for screw fasteners. | Soffits on an overhang add that finished touch and prevent birds and bees from nesting. | |
Stud walls can be easily framed between the poles along the ceiling joists, so you can insulate and finish off the interior of your building (optional). | Lean-to's and gable extensions are an inexpensive way to get a lot more roof coverage for extra storage (optional). | |
Allow us to give you a free here on your next project. |