Enhance Your Large-Scale Project With A Clear Span Metal Barn Building

Are you starting a large-scale project? Don’t settle for subpar solutions – opt for metal clear span barns and take your project to the next level. With a wide-span design and various customizable features, a clear-span structure gives ample internal space to store machinery, equipment, vehicles, and other goods without worrying about obstructing space. We’ll start with the basics to give you a brief description.

What Is A Clear Span Metal Barn Structures?

Clear span steel barns are made without any internal supporting columns or walls. This gives the maximum usable square footage out of the available area. These types of structures are used for creating multi-functional spaces.

How Wide Can A Clear Span Building Be?

Generally, clear span barns are between 40’ and 100’ wide, but they can span up to 300’ through custom engineer design. The height can be 16’, but you can customize it as needed.

Some examples of clear span design are the Boeing Everett Factory at Washington, the Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium with steel frames, and others.

Are Clear Span Designs Durable?

Yes! Clear spans are made using sturdy structural steel, which is about 25 times stronger than wood. It is lightweight but has a higher load-bearing ability, which makes it suitable for large structures. Steel also reduces costs in areas such as foundations and facades.

Metal is also an inorganic material that resists pests like termites, making it a low-maintenance building. Coated with proper fire retardant, it can last up to four hours.

How Clear Span Is Designed?

The entire structure is made using rafters, purlins, and columns only. Frame’s parts are connected using eave & ridge haunch. The rafters and purlins hold roof panels. The weight of the roof is divided equally among the columns and base.

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Advantages Of Using Clear Span Design For Your Project

Simple Design

With just three major frames – rafters, columns, and purlins, a clear span is the simplest structure to construct. There are tons of design options to choose from. You can select sizes, shapes, roof types, and colors.

Open Floor Plan 100% usable space

Since there are no internal columns or walls, you have maximum floor space to work with. You can install an additional false floor (mezzanine) to create extra space for storage or create a loft area that can be your living space or to keep hay and feed.

The zero-obstruction, clear-span designs by Viking Steel Structures are a great option for unhindered space that can be revamped according to your preferences.

Durable & Energy Efficient

Structural steel is a dense and non-porous material that doesn’t absorb moisture with changing seasons. Clear span steel barns keep the operational cost low.

We offer affordable insulators, such as single/ double bubble or woven R17, that reduce the chances of condensation and moisture build-up. A properly insulated steel structure puts less pressure on the HVAC system to function, thereby saving on energy bills.

Low Maintenance

Since there are no rotting and decaying panels, you won’t need frequent repairs and replacements. Galvanized steel is resistant to rust, harsh weather, and non-combustible.

Select The Right Style For Your Large-Scale Project

Rigid Tapered Side Wall Columns

The columns are narrow at the bottom and wider at the roof. The design engineer determined that it has tapered rafters. The column and rafter are joined at the haunch, which is key to deciding strength and stability. This area is the thickest part of the frame when calculating its load-bearing ability.

Rigid Straight Side Wall Columns

Columns are straight from top to bottom, have a uniform thickness, and are durable. These types of columns are generally preferred for small to medium-sized (between 30’ and 70’) clear-span structures. Call 877-801-3263 for a free custom quote on a clean span metal barn.

Single Slope Clear Span Design

Instead of an A-frame, the roof is slanted to one side of the frame to facilitate drainage. This type of design is ideal for retail outlets, shopping centers, office buildings, etc. You can add a gutter at the end of the lower pitch to collect rainwater.

Customization Option For Clear Span Metal Structures

Ceiling Height: Generally, the height can be up to 16’. Anything taller than that needs a custom engineer design.

Width: Metal clear span barns can be up to 300’ wide. Design engineers are needed for designs wider than 150’.

Color: With 12+ color options for the exterior of the steel barn, you can match it with your existing property or make it stand out with unique modern metal sliding, such as perforated panels with backlit LEDs.

Additional Lean-tos: It is a great way to have more space. A lean-to is attached to one side of the wall with a lower roof than the main building. You can park cars or trucks or create nice outdoor seating for your restaurant.

How To Choose the Right Size And Layout For Your Large-Scale Metal Building Project?

Assess Your Needs: Before talking to the metal building dealer for a quote, make a list of all your needs and wishes. This includes size, height, loft space/ mezzanine, and steel frame gauge.

Evaluate Land Area: Hire a soil inspector to gauge your land, soil quality, and the type of foundation that will suit the metal clear-span structure. Mark all the pipelines and electrical lines running beneath the installation site.

Consider Budget: Plan your design and budget together to avoid additional costs later.

Applications Of Clear Span Steel Building

Agricultural & farming sector – to keep livestock, equipment, hay & feed, farm vehicles, and machinery.

Manufacturing & industrial sector – to create assembling lines, logistics, or heavy machinery.

Aviation & transport sector – to create aircraft hangar, maintenance facilities, etc.

Sports & recreational sector – to host a wide range of indoor sports events, horse riding arenas, yoga classes, commercial gym, swimming pool, or an auditorium.

Storage & warehousing sector – to create large storage space for e-commerce, commercial self-storage units, or distribution centers.

Quality Construction, Exceptional Results

Say goodbye to cramped space and limited storage capabilities. Boost the effectiveness of your large-scale project with our clear span metal barn, which offers flexibility, durability, and long-lasting resilience to elements. Viking Steel Structures provides various custom features such as insulation, lean-to, doors, and windows tailored to fit the specific needs of the project.

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