FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yucaipa, California
Grow Metal Buildings (GMB) designs, engineers, and supplies materials in the following places:
California (Primary Market), Las Vegas, and Arizona.
But are expanding daily so please give us a call to find out if we are able to help you in your state.
Grow Metal Buildings (GMB) designs, engineers, and supplies architectural Metal Buildings (Steel Buildings). Our metal buildings provide the world’s most advanced Eco friendly construction. In our ever expanding product line, we offer solutions for Commercial, Residential, and Multi-Family or Mixed Use projects.
We use an advanced combination of Commercial-grade steel framing wrapped in steel panels. Providing optimal strength, versatility, and energy efficiency while maintaining the ability to design freely without limits.
Yes – AN ARCHITECT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL BUILDING PROJECTS. It is our view that all projects need architect and GMB support to navigate the permitting requirements, an architect should be on board to handle the details of design and construction planning.
We have a number of architect partners collaborating with us to create residential and commercial buildings. Please contact us to learn more.
All of our custom metal buildings are prefabricated using nationwide standards for steel buildings, and assembled by our certified commercial or residential steel erectors.
No. Steel/Metal Building framing components weigh up to 60% less than conventional wood framing components. The foundations, and even the seismic design loads can be smaller. This leads to some companies pouring a 4″ foundation which is the bare minimum and can cause problems down the road.
We at Grow Metal Buildings only pour a 6″ foundation which gives better all around durability and many more years of service.
Yes, Grow Metal Buildings (GMB) will handle everything from the ground up which includes the foundation for most projects.
We may also work with a foundation engineer whom we will collaborate with on some specialty projects.
Our detailed consultation will cover this and explain what will be needed for your project.
Yes. High Seismic Activity Safe – Our buildings can be built with reinforcements to absorb earthquake forces.
Positive connection and the strength of steel provide great protection against earthquakes and hurricanes. Steel’s high strength and ductility make it the best construction material for most earthquake-resistant designs.
Yes, if you need help with an existing metal building or steel building not provided by Grow Metal Buildings we may still be able to repair your metal building.
No, but most of the buildings we do or build on slabs because it’s so much less expensive. We offer optional floor joist systems for our customers who would like to build over a basement or crawl space.
Yes, but there are limits. The best way to find out if you can and what will be involved is to have consultation with one of your professional estimators.
Yes. Steel framing can be designed to meet or exceed the governmental energy efficiency standard. In addition, the steel framing helps prevent cracks due to the shrinkage or warping that can happen with conventional construction methods, helping to prevent air leaks and other loss issues, thus saving you money using metal buildings.
UP TO 90% RECYCLED STEEL Our prefabricated steel buildings are not only more economical than a conventional building, but also easy on our environment.
The interiors can be left raw and industrial or completely finished.
Most building framing is covered with sheet rock and painted. Steel walls are straight so that the interior wall lines finish out crisp and clean. Our clearspan structural design lets you use any floor plan you want.
No, We use galvanized steel frame components that will protect your metal building from rust.
Yes, but in a positive way. Metal Building Construction has a positive impact by eliminating the need for pesticides to prevent termites and chemicals required to weatherproof lumber.
Steel/Metal framing is recommended by the Healthy House Institute for chemically sensitive and environmentally conscious homeowners who seek good indoor air quality. Steel frames do not need to be treated for termites and are free of resin adhesive and chemicals normally present in conventional construction materials.
