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Metal Storage Buildings Colorado Strength

What do you get from the trademark Uni-Rib steel panel from Lester Buildings? Metal storage buildings Colorado strength. We are talking about reliable buildings used to protect equipment and machinery. The buildings withstand the fury of Mother Nature experienced along the Colorado Front Range. A lifetime structural warranty is offered.

Strong Buildings

Metal storage buildings Colorado strong means a lifetime of durability coupled with beauty. Uni-Rib steel is a grade 80 steel with a minimum tensile strength of 80,000 PSI, often more. Most often, a 28gauge steel is used in the Uni-Rib steel panel, although at times a 26 gauge steel is required. Both have the same high tensile strength, the best available anywhere. Whereas other suppliers use commercial quality steel, the maximum tensile strength may only be 64,000 PSI or lower. To recap, thicker, higher gauge steel may have a lower tensile strength.

Shaping the Uni-Rib Steel Panel

The panels and trim are roll-formed in our manufacturing plant using exacting computer technology. To shape the steel panels, Uni-Rib manufacturers start with a 42.000-inch-wide coil. This allows 2.75% more steel per panel than most other steel panels. Nonetheless, it covers the same 36 inches of siding. The additional steel is used to create additional minor ribs and taller major ribs, as well as more and sharper bends in the ribs. The tall major ribs in the Uni-Rib panel are 7/8 inches high, other steel panels do not match that height.

Substrates and Paint Options

In addition, this Uni-Rib steel panel comes with many options for protective substrates and paint systems. Buildings may be wood-framed metal buildings, steel clad buildings or steel-clad metal buildings – the client’s choice. This strong steel panel building meets the needs of today and the future needs. Protective substrates coatings and paint systems protect the steel, keeping it looking shipshape for decades.

Substrate coding inhibits rust and corrosion and is applied directly to the steel before the paint. AZ 50 Galvalume ® and G 90 Galvanized paint choices each provide outstanding warranties. The paints offer extra protection against ultraviolet rays, acidic rain, humidity, and wear and tear. The steel coil, protective coatings, paint and design are all specified and tested.

Coordinating Components

The metal and steel buildings manufactured by Lester Buildings are engineered so that every single component works beautifully with the next. We do not just run out and buy an extra bolt or an extra fastener. Engineers determine exactly which fasteners, panels, and posts are needed to build a perfect custom product.

Cost-Effective Metal Buildings

Simplicity is another popular feature of these steel-clad buildings. We do not over design and add extra costs. Contrarily, we do not under design and create risk. Because of decades of experience and expertise, Lester Buildings and Sapphire Construction accomplish the best results.

Builders Specializing in Metal Buildings

For information about metal storage buildings Colorado strength for Storage, Hobbies, Farm & Ranch, Livestock, Equestrian, and Commercial uses, contact Sapphire Construction, Inc. at (303) 619-7213.