Contact us with the size of building you would like. We need to know the width (across the gable end), the depth and the eaves height (height to the gutters). On top of this, you need to decide on the type of cladding, whether you would like just a single skin building or possibly a single skin wall with a single skin roof with an anti-condensation barrier to the top to stop any condensation falling on you. (very inexpensive option).
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Further options are to have top-quality composite PIR insulated panels in one of five thicknesses, 40mm, 60mm, 80mm, 100mm or 120mm, suitable for offices. (60mm and above are fire rated) You can also have a mixture of all sorts if you so wish. There is an option for skylights (translucent roof panels) which are a metre wide by the width of the roof, and this will give a tremendous amount of natural light into your new steel building. Gutters & straight downpipes and roof & eaves fillers are standard, unlike some other suppliers.
You then need to decide what size doors you would like, either roller or personal or double doors. The roller doors are available in a range of sizes up to 4.9 wide x 4.9m high, and the high-security personal door comes in its frame for ease of installation with a ten-point locking system.
Other options are internal partitions, open bays, lean-tos and extended eaves.
When you send this information to us, we can provide you with a detailed quote, which is quite specific to your area, taking into account wind loadings and stresses due to altitude, using our highly sophisticated software, developed with help from Strathclyde University.
When you see the superb value these buildings are with your individual quote and wish to proceed further, we can send you scaled drawings of the steel building, which you can use to apply for planning permission if you choose. It is always a good idea to check with your local authority about planning permission to make sure, even if you don’t feel you need to, but ultimately this is your choice. We are also able to send you detailed footing plans to suit your steel building so you can make preparations or get costings for doing this.
You should also make sure that there are no issues with building control at this stage. 9 times out of 10, there is not an issue, but you don’t want to be that 10% who has to and not to bother. To get building control permission, the building has to go to an independent engineer who will calculate all the loadings and stresses within all of the building, and there is usually a charge for providing these very detailed and impressive calculations; however, again, this is down to you. We can offer complete structural calcs on straightforward buildings, which will save you a lot of money. Please ask about this special offer.
When you have sorted out any possible planning or building controls issues, and you are happy with the design of your new Capital Steel Building, you are now in a position to order your new Capital Steel Building. We will need to know the colour of your building, and this can be varied to suit what you would like. I.E. the walls can be one colour, the roof another, the gutters (included free) can be another colour etc.
We would then need to know the exact size of your base. Ideally, it should be the same size, but if it is larger, then the wall sheets will need to be cut shorter.
The 3rd thing we need to know is what the access is like. Deliveries typically come on an articulated lorry that needs space to get to the delivery point and then turn around or drive straight out. If this is not possible, we can arrange delivery on a smaller lorry, but there could be a delivery surcharge.
We would then need to sort out payment which can be by credit or debit card, cheque, BACS or by Bank Bond (where the bank holds your money until after delivery) and we would then be able to process the order for your Capital Steel Building. We would send you a written confirmation of your order with your invoice and scaled drawings of your building, including the footings, elevations, colour representation of your building, roof plan and all the connection details. We would also send detailed assembly guidelines unique to your building for ease of construction. Also, very importantly, we will send you a BOM (bill of materials), which list all the parts which make up your building.
Your new steel building would generally arrive within 3-4 weeks, and the factory or haulier would contact you to agree on a delivery date for the main building and the fixings. The roller doors would come separately, and they would also liaise with you.
When the building arrives, it is vital that you check the delivery against the BOM within 48 hours as this is all the time the factory allows. After this time, there may be a charge to supply any parts which are short or incorrect. If you are unable, I recommend that you ring the factory at (01697) 478277, speak to Ian and quote the order number on your BOM, so they know of any delay. It can be awkward to sort out later if you don’t do this. All the parts of your building can be easily moved with 1 or 2 people.
You will be supplied with detailed assembly guide lines giving you step by step instructions for your specific building. This can be used by yourself to erect the building, or you can provide this to your builder for him to do so. We don’t supply installers, but we can provide you with a list of approved Capital Steel erectors who can build your building for you to save you any worries. Build time depends on the size but is usually completed relatively quickly for you to be able to enjoy your new building.
We would be very pleased to receive pictures of your building if you have a digital camera, ideally from start to finish. We are happy to pay £50 for 25 photographs, including several of the finished building. Just contact Robin using our contact form or ring (0333) 800 8880 (local rate) or (01932) 348234 who will be happy to arrange payment.
