Steel building construction is witnessing a splurge of innovative design trends and structural modifications.
Today, we have Mansards, parapets and canopies replacing the old gable style buildings giving an interesting front or a perimeter to steel buildings. Not yet familiar with the changing construction fads? Then browse through a list of the designs that have crept into steel building construction.
Types of Steel Building Designs
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Mansards: An interesting architectural design, it normally covers the eave and rake of the structure enhancing the visual appeal of the building. Mansards and fascia look quite natural on the pre-fabricated steel buildings, however, they can be customized, as per the need and requirement, into different architectural designs.
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Parapets : A Georgian feature, Parapets used to be a common thing when imparting a classical look and hiding the roof from the street level. Parapets can, thus, be used to give steel building a Classy Georgian look, obscuring the water drainage that can easily lay hidden behind.
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Canopies: One of the most common facade treatment, a canopy could be perfect for both aesthetics and utility, alike. The varied options available here could be the eave-line canopy, the flush-framing canopy or a bull-nose canopy.
Note: Architectural elements look great but as opposed to free-drainage gable roofs, these have to be build with a full understanding of potential issues one might face. To ensure drainage, scuppers or storm drains become an imperative and in general, parapets can be avoided in snow regions.
So take your pick and get a new steel building for yourself or may be just restructure the one you own!
