Clear Span Metal Building: The Complete Guide
Clear Span Metal Steel Buildings | Can be used in Industrial, Commercial, Agriculture, and Residential Buildings.
What Are The Clear Span Metal Buildings?
Clear span buildings are a kind of pre-engineered steel building, it means without supporting columns between 2 sides post, so it also is called self-supporting building, In pre-engineered industry, the span means the width of metal building, such clear span metal building is popular and widely used for its large wide interior space, such as warehouse, storage, factory, etc.
The durability of metal structure makes it available to choose clear span metal buildings, K-Home supplied various clear span buildings at affordable prices. Now it has been the best seller on our product list. In the past few years, the K-Home team update the design and manufacturing process and method and done much for steel building development.
To date, K-HOME’s prefabricated steel structure buildings have been successfully implemented in numerous countries and regions worldwide, including African markets such as Mozambique, Guyana, Tanzania, Kenya, and Ghana; the Americas such as the Bahamas and Mexico; and Asian countries such as the Philippines and Malaysia. We are familiar with diverse climate conditions and approval systems, enabling us to provide you with steel structure solutions that combine safety, durability, and economy.
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What is the width（span） of the clear span building?
The recommended clear span width for buildings is 30 meters or less. Within this range, a spacious, column-free design is possible, offering unobstructed views and flexible use. Common clear span ranges are between 15 and 30 meters, with a span of approximately 20 meters achieving a good balance between structural safety and economy.
If the total building width exceeds 30 meters, we recommend a double-span or multi-span design to ensure overall structural stability and safety.
Top 5 Benefits of Choosing a Clear Span Design
K-HOME’s column-free steel structure building kits offer advantages such as robustness, durability, flexible design, and ease of installation. Clear span steel structures provide architects, contractors, and owners with an economical and reliable solution for constructing warehouses and factories.
Durability
The clear span building material is calculated based on international standards.
All the materials are tested and approved by the official building department, so it can resist 12 level grade earthquakes.
Flexible Design
Steel structure buildings are a type of customized structure, designed according to actual needs. The large open-plan design of the clear span structure avoids column interference, and the internal layout is more flexible, suitable for diverse needs such as commercial and industrial applications.
Easy Installation
All house materials are connected by screws and bolts, when you receive the cargo, only need to install according to the installation files.
PS: We have a professional support team to guide you to set the building.
Economical
Since no need for supporting columns, the construction speed is fast. Which means less cost of building materials.
With clear span steel buildings, you don’t have to worry about maintenance. It’s almost maintenance-free.
WHY CHOOSE KHOME AS YOUR SUPPLIER？
K-HOME is one of the trusted factory manufacturers in China. From structural design to installation, our team can handle various complex projects. You will receive a prefabricated structure solution that best suits your needs.
You can send me a WhatsApp message (+86-18338952063), or send an email to leave your contact information. We will contact you as soon as possible.
1. Design
K-Home is a comprehensive company that can provide one professional design. From Architectural drawings, steel structure layout, the installation guide layout, etc.
Every designer in our team has at least 10 years of experience. You don’t have to worry about the unprofessional design affecting the safety of the building.
A professional design can help you save costs because we clearly know how to adjust and give you the most cost-effective solution, few companies will do this.
2. Manufacturing
Our factory has 2 production workshops with large production capacity and short delivery time. Generally, the lead time is around 15 days. All production is an assembly line, and each link is responsible and controlled by professional personnel. The important things are rust removal, welding, and painting.
Rust Remove: The steel frame uses shot blasting to remove the rust, reaching the Sa2.0 standard, Improve the roughness of the workpiece and the adhesion of the paint.
Welding: welding rod we choose is a J427welding rod or J507welding rod, they can make welding seam without defects.
Painting: The standard color of the paint is white and gray(customizable). There are 3 layers in total, the first layer, the middle layer, and the face layer, the total paint thickness is around 125μm~150μm based on the local environment.
3. Mark and Transportation
K-Home attaches great importance to mark, transportation, and packaging. Although there are many parts, in order to make you clear and reduce the site work, we mark each part with labels and take photos.
In addition, K-Home has rich experience in packing. the packing location of the parts will be planned in advance and the maximum usable space, as far as possible to reduce the number of packings for you and reduce the cost of shipping.
4. Detailed Installation Service
Before you received the cargo, a full set of installation files will be sent to you. You can download our sample installation file below for your reference. There are detailed house parts sizes, and marks.
Also, If this is the first time you to install the steel building, our engineer will customize a 3d installation guide for you. You don’t need to worry about the installation.
DETAILS OF CLEAR SPAN METAL BUILDINGS
Clear span building mainly combined by 5 parts: Steel Structure, roof system, wall system, window and door, and accessories. Let’s introduce them one by one in detail.
Steel Structure
Main steel mainly includes beam and column, the steel column is Hot roll H-section Q345 material, it includes corner column, the steel column quantity is changeable, it was calculated according to the area, the local environment, the standard distance also call interior bay are 6m. This is a steel roof beam, this one is a curbed shape, its shape varies.
Roof System
The roof system mainly has following parts:
- roof panel/Single steel board, this mainly based on the local temperature.
- Ventilator: it also has turbo and ridged ventilator 2 kinds.
- Sky light: this is mainly used to give more light.
- Water gutter: this is optional, the water gutter are popular used in rainy weather.
Wall System
Wall panel/single steel plate: it is the same with the rood system.
Windows and doors
We have 100 types of windows and doors. You can choose from our catalog, or we can help you design a special one.
Accessories
Beside the main part in important, we also pay attention to the accessories, such as crews, bolts, and glue, these consideration will make the building modern and sleek.
customized clear span steel buildings according to your application
K-HOME’s clear span buildings have been successfully implemented in numerous countries and regions worldwide, including African markets such as Mozambique, Guyana, Tanzania, Kenya, and Ghana; the Americas such as the Bahamas and Mexico; and Asian countries such as the Philippines and Malaysia. We are familiar with diverse climate conditions and approval systems, enabling us to provide you with steel structure solutions that combine safety, durability, and economy.
Contact our customer service team today, and we will dedicate ourselves to creating a customized steel structure building perfectly suited to your needs.
If you provide the following information, we will provide you with a more accurate product quote.
Common Applications of Clear Span Metal Buildings
Clear span metal buildings have a wide range of applications, covering multiple fields such as industry, commerce, agriculture, and public facilities. They are frequently utilized in industries and warehouses to provide open area for manufacturing and storage.
Clear Span Buildings may enable variable layouts and be used as retail shops or exposition centers in commercial settings.
It is utilized in livestock buildings and greenhouses in agriculture to maximize the conditions for planting and breeding. These structures’ versatility is further demonstrated by the fact that they may serve as hangars, sports arenas, and emergency shelters.
Cost-effective clear span steel structure kit models
The cost of clear span steel buildings
In the field of steel structure building, price is a primary concern for every client. However, due to the diversity and complexity of steel structure projects, prices are not fixed. K-home, a company with multiple qualifications and years of construction experience, is committed to providing clients with one-stop quotation services, ensuring that every client receives the most reasonable price.
The cost of steel structure engineering is influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the following:
- Project Scale: The size and complexity of the project directly affect the price. Large and complex projects require more manpower, resources, and time, thus resulting in relatively higher prices.
- Material Costs: The cost of materials such as steel, connectors, and paint is also a significant component of the price quote. Different brands and specifications of materials have significantly different prices; therefore, selecting materials suitable for the project is crucial for cost control.
- Construction Period: The length of the construction period also affects the price. Urgent projects may require more resources, thus increasing costs.
- Geographical Location: Factors such as construction costs and labor prices in different regions also influence the price quote.
K-HOME boasts a professional technical and construction team, providing clients with integrated engineering solutions from planning, design, construction to maintenance. Our quotation service includes the following steps:
- Needs Analysis: Understanding the client’s specific needs and project requirements, including project scale, structural form, and material requirements.
- Solution Design: Providing multiple feasible solutions based on the client’s needs and conducting a detailed cost analysis.
- Quotation Calculation: Providing a detailed quotation list based on the solution design and cost analysis, ensuring that every cost is clear and transparent.
- Contract Signing: After both parties reach an agreement, a formal construction contract is signed, clearly defining the scope of work, price, construction period, and other terms.
FAQs ABOUT CLEAR SPAN BUILDINGS
In pre-engineered building industry, it has clear span and standard span 2 types, Please check the following picture:
When you need a larger space without internal columns, the clear span building is most suitable, similar with clear span building, standard span builing are engineer to serve your need when need many funcinal rooms, pls check the following difference introduction:
Prefabricated clear span steel building means that there is no intermediate column between two wall columns to bear the force. Standard span building means that one or more pillars are required between the wall columns to bear the force.
Therefore, the clear span metal building need huge and sturdy wall columns provide strength and durability, while the standard span steel structure consists of multiple small, weakly supporting columns to provide strength and durability.
Steel frame building price is around $120 per square meter. But according to the different span and material, the price will vary based on them. The price is transparent, what we earn is the industry standard profit, and we also come with a lot of services, free design, to help you save costs, and our products also has Loss, management fees, storage fees, labor cost.
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