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Precautions When Buying Prefabricated Steel Buildings

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

The previous post gave you some information on the different types of prefabricated steel building suppliers who have been attracted to do business, due to the phenomenal growth of the steel industry. A word of warning for potential buyers: there are some not-so-reputable steel building suppliers, who are engaged in fraudulent practices that take advantage of unsuspecting customers.

Here are some misleading practices, of some steel building suppliers, that you should be aware of:

· Misleading Sales Tactics

To attract potential customers, some less-than-reputable steel building suppliers rely on marketing tactics that are both aggressive and misleading. These companies mostly rely on sales people who are telephone-based and are trained to use persuasive techniques to force you to buy their product.

Beware of the following pronouncements: “Grab this opportunity now, because there’s only one building left in the lot. “ or “You’re very lucky because someone just canceled an order and we’re giving it away at a discounted price. However, the offer is good only for today.”

Buy a steel building only when you feet that you are ready and prepared to spend time, effort, and precious dollars to make your project succeed.

· Misleading Building Specifications

It is a good idea to make comparisons of prefabricated steel buildings from different suppliers, based on estimated costs. However, beware of deals that are too good to be true because most probably, they are not.

Make sure that you are comparing buildings with exactly the same specifications. Some suppliers use cheaper brands of components that are poor in quality that’s why their steel buildings cost less.

Still on the subject of choosing a reputable supplier of your prefabricated steel building, it is a wise move to do some research before you make your choice. The Better Business Bureau is for your local plumber so they won’t be much help. When it comes to national or international suppliers, check to see if they’re a Dun & Bradstreet member and ask for some feedback regarding your potential supplier.

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Tips for First-Time Buyers of Steel Buildings III

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

By now, you should have a clearer picture on how your steel building would look like – the kind of roof system, the roof pitch, and the color of the sidewalls and the roof. Still, there are some things to avoid and there is one more responsibility that rests on your shoulders.

Here are additional reminders:

· Don’t settle for “leftover” or “clearance” buildings that some suppliers offer on sale. More often than not, they do not really suit your needs. A reputable supplier will only provide you with the steel buildings based on your specific requirements and suited for your specific needs.

· If you did a thorough research and in-depth planning of your steel building project before you place your order, there is a very slim chance of making any changes thereafter. However, if they are really necessary, keep it to a bare minimum because whatever changes you would like to make after your building has been engineered, will be costly and may delay the construction.

· You are responsible for the erection of your steel building, not the supplier. Ask for referrals and choose a steel building erector who is licensed and experienced in building various types of steel buildings, specifically, the kind of steel building that you have.

· NOT ALL STEEL BUILDINGS ARE THE SAME. Keep this in mind when comparing steel building packages from different suppliers. If you really want to make an evaluation, compare the details because more often than not, a lower priced steel building is not really what you want.

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Tips for First-Time Buyers of Steel Buildings I

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Whether you’re expanding or building a new one, choosing steel over other construction materials, is a wise investment. Pre-engineered steel buildings are cost-effective, easily constructed with no surprises, and flexible. If you’re a first-time buyer, here are a few tips, to make you feel confident and make your experience worthwhile.

· Visit your local building department and ask for building codes that would apply to your steel building project. It’s important that you provide them the exact location of your building. The building codes are necessary for your building’s design and engineering.

· Don’t make the mistake of assuming that building codes are standard. A reputable supplier of prefabricated steel buildings will ensure that all applicable building codes are included in the price quote of your building.

· Spend time researching on the reputation of your steel building supplier. Check with Dun & Bradstreet.

· Your discussions with the supplier’s representative must be in-depth, focusing on how you intend to use your steel building. This information is very vital in the design of the building and its price.

· It is very important that you know exactly what you want before you order. Do some research so that you can have a detailed plan before you even start looking for possible suppliers. Decide on the building’s configuration – the width, height, length, color, accessories, insulation, and the location of the doors and windows.

· Check with your supplier, what is included in the basic price quote of your steel building. It is a mistake to assume that doors, windows, gutters, and downspouts are included in the price quote. Oftentimes, only the framed openings for doors and windows are included.

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Tips to Buy Steel Buildings

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Steel buildings are one of the finest building materials in use today and they are extremely attractive to all kinds of buyers, giving the best value for money. If you are planning to buy steel buildings to cut costs or start using the building soon, you can find a number of steel buildings on the market. However, as a buyer it is important to be able to get the best steel buildings out there that suit your purpose.

It is firstly important to research the history behind the sale. Steel buildings can be offered for heavy discounts and you may be thrilled to find such amazing deals. However, you should know for sure that the steel building hasn’t compromised on the quality. If possible, try to find out why that steel building is going in for such a discount. Do the sellers want money immediately to meet some financial obligation? Did many clients previously reject the building? If so, why did they do this – was it the quality of the building they were unhappy with?

Trying to find out since how long the building has been on sale can give you a good idea about whether to buy it or not and how many people might have rejected the building. You need to make sure that the steel building you plan to buy is of good quality and the seller has genuine reasons to sell it for a discount. Otherwise, there could be something fishy and you could end up paying a lot of a sub-standard steel building that you want to avoid at all costs.

Never make a steel building purchase before you have had the chance to research the background. There are plenty of such buildings on sale and you certainly don’t want to take the risk of buying something that is below your standards. Don’t make a hasty decision and finalize a deal before you go through the fine print details.

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