These styles are good, better, and best.
Regular style – This style has the rounded roof shape instead of the A frame type truss. The truss is bent rather than having a welded joint. The metal runs horizontally meaning that the ribs on the sheeting go from front to back rather than up and down as they would on most larger structures. The sheet metal is what joins the building together as there are no other pieces that run between the trusses. This style does not have the hat channel, the rides cap, or the eave side trim.
This is the most economical style and is good for many applications especially where there is little snow fall or high winds. It can be certified to the same wind and snow ratings as the other roof styles. The longest we can do this style is 36′ due to potential leakage if we try to overlap the panels.
Boxed eave style – This style also has the horizontal roof panels, but has the A frame look. It has the welded truss where it transitions to the leg and boxed eave trim for a nice finished look. It does not have the hat channels to support the roof or ridge cap at the roof peak.
This style is a good option for an economical building that has more of a standard A Frame look. The longest we can do this style is 36′ due to potential leakage if we were to overlap the metal.
Vertical Style – The best we sell. It has hat channels under the sheet metal that forms a frame work that adds rigidity to the building and provides a way to mount the roof panels on vertically. This makes for a stronger structure and water, snow and ice will exit the building easier.
If you only want the best, or if you are in an area of high wind or heavy snowfall then the vertical style should be your choice. We can make the sides vertical as well for an upcharge. Any building longer than 36′ must be in the vertical style.
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