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Single slope frame structure gives you third option of constructing a steel building according to standard frame structures. In case of single slope structure, each sidewall of the steel building has a different height. The roof of the steel building constructed using single slope frame structure slopes up from front to back.

The measurement for a single slope frame structure is done by specifying the eave height of the lower side and afterwards defining the pitch or slope of the roof. A roof pitch basically refers to the number of inches a roof rises vertically for every 12 inches it runs horizontally. The most standard pitch size for single slope frame steel buildings is ½:12 pitch but it can be steeper also depending upon the building structure.

Single slope frame structures find their way into strip shopping centers, offices, retail establishments, office suite areas and mini storage complexes. They are also used for many agricultural applications.

Modular frame structures for steel buildings employ the use of interior columns unlike clearspan frame structure where no interior columns are used. Since modular frame structure uses interior columns they distribute the load more evenly over the entire steel building. As a result, the cost of both the frame and foundation of the building is reduced considerably.

Modular frame structures are best suited for extremely wide buildings. The more the width of the building, the more are the savings. Infact the savings start realising when the building width reaches around 80′. You will find all buildings over 150′ wide having interior columns.

In case you want to set up a factory or a similar moderate to extreme large structure, we suggest you to go for modular frame structure. It will be really cost effective and well suited to your needs.

Go for clearspan frame structure if you want your steel building to be incredibly strong, durable, versatile and economical. Clearspan frame structure does not require any interior supports hence the design is ideal when you require large areas of unbroken space.

Clearspan frame structure mainly finds application in factories, warehouses, agricultural buildings and various other storage spaces. Clearspan frame structures are completely customizable. Rooms or sections with partition walls can be created as per your needs. Even the floor plan can be changed whenever required since in a clearspan structure no wall bears any load of the building.

Clearspan frame structure does have some limitations too. As the building width increases, the frames used should be proportionally heavier to share the increased load thereby increasing the overall cost of the building. Clearspan frame structures are most cost effective if the building width sums up around 150′.