Pre-Engineered Buildings – Components and Advantages
Pre-Engineered Buildings also known as PEB have taken over the construction market by their multiple advantages and virtues. A PEB manufacturer designs a PEB and has a single design fabricated using various materials as well as methods that can satisfy different kinds of aesthetic and structural requirements of clients. Hence, one could say that a pre-engineered building is made of components that are manufactured at a factory and assembled at a particular site. PEBs are structures of steel and have been booming in the construction market as alternatives to conventional steel buildings. The components of every PEB are fabricated at the manufacturing factory to an exact size and are transported to the main site for assembling the same. The main components building up the PEBs are: The structural steel framing system Metal roofing system And Wall panels of various materials In order to design a pre-engineered building with precision, a clear span between bearing points, roof slope, live loads, dead loads and much more needs to be determined. These buildings can be adapted to suit a wide range of structural applications, which leads to potential savings in the area of a structural framework as well. Let’s take a look at the components of a Pre-Engineered Building: #1 – Main Frame or Vertical Columns: The mainframes consist of rigid steel frames of the building. These steel frames are made of tapered columns and tapered rafters. They are fabricated using state of the art technology at BRPL, while the flanges of the same are welded. Also Read: How To Maintain PEBs; A Simplified Explanation #2 – End Wall Framing: An end wall framing is designed as a main rigid frame. The beam end wall system of framing consists of columns with pinned ends and these supporting the horizontal rafters are known as end wall rafters. #3 – Purlins, Girts and Eave Struts: These are secondary components of a PEB. In this preparation, there is no need for welding. They are prepared by wielding the steel coil in order to give the same desired shape. The Z shape is for purlins and girts and the C-shape is for eave struts. #4 – Crane System: The crane system is utilized to improve material handling productivity hence allowing more utilization of space by reducing traffic due to forklifts. The runaway beams of the crane are supported via built-up sections with the cap channels. Also Read: How To Choose The Best PEB Contractor For Your Steel Buildings Manufacturing #5 – Sheeting and Insulation: The sheets made of steel are galvanized profile sheets that are permanently coated with colour. These sheets are coated with special paints to enhance their anti-corrosion properties. They are insulated through insulation slabs and the steel sheets are fixed on top of the same as roofing steel sheets. #6 – Mezzanine System: The mezzanine system is a framing system that consists of a black deck supported by joists framed into the main mezzanine beams. #7 – Paints and Touches: Pre-painted steel is produced on a high-speed coil, painting lines where the surface preparation prior to painting and paint curing is done on a highly automated line under optimum conditions. Let’s look at the advantages of PEB: Pre-Engineered buildings have a number of advantages the very foremost one being they reduce construction time. Here are the major advantages of PEBs: PEBs have satisfied a large range of structural and aesthetic requirements. The components used in the making of PEBs are engineered beforehand and standardized as well. The use of customized software for design and drafting reduces the speed of the project. The design time of the PEBs is comparatively lower than that of standard buildings. Moreover, the frames of PEB’ offer higher resistance to seismic forces. Owing to the arrival of the systems approach, there is a saving in design manufacturing as well as site erecting costs. The diagrams of PEBs are shaped in a manner that reduces the cost, weight and load to foundations. Pre-Engineered Buildings are 30-35% lighter than conventional steel structures as they are made up of simple designs and are easier to construct. Bansal Roofing provides the complete PEB package, hence availing PEB services from a single vendor assures compatibility and quality of components. PEB has the capacity to endure weather conditions and has one of the highest durability. PEBs often come with the best warranties in the construction industry. Bansal Roofing Products Limited is the proud pioneer of durable, high-quality Pre-Engineered Buildings. We have never been charged with a penalty for late delivery and we ensure timely delivery for our PEB services.
How To Maintain PEBs;
A Simplified Explanation
Pre-Engineered Buildings are buildings with a metal enclosure that includes a structural frame and standard roof along with wall support which is factory-made and is assembled at the site. Pre Engineered Buildings are the new manufacturing concept replacing traditional manufacturing and are seen as a breakthrough in the construction industry, resulting in more efficiency of construction with lesser time, cost-effectiveness, low maintenance and high quality. Pre-Engineered buildings meet the wide column-free area requirement of the construction industry. According to Bansal Roofing, pre-engineered buildings are a revolutionary approach to pace the process of construction and these buildings are made according to the precise size of a building which gives them enough time for construction as well. Pre-Engineered Buildings are known to be strong and versatile while also being in high demand owing to their quality of being mobile. While these durable buildings sustain harsh weather, they require timely maintenance to stay long-lasting and strong. Here are a few tips on how to maintain PEBs for longer sustainability: Effective Tips To Maintain PEBs: #1 – Regular Cleaning: Debris and other undesired dust particles that accumulate in the building area can cause damage to the PEB structure. Moreover, the accumulation of dirt in tight spaces can cause moulds and trap moisture as well causing the material to undergo corrosion at a premature stage. And for these reasons, roof sheets to gutters must be subject to regular cleaning which can be done with a low-pressure water hose and a good cleaning solution. Apart from preventing damage, cleaning the building also helps in sustaining its visual appeal for a longer amount of time. Also Read: Pre-Engineered Construction vs Conventional Construction #2 – Maintenance of Fasteners: Fasteners are known to hold the elements of the building together and can also become the reason for a fast decline of the building! If these fasteners are left loose and not tightened properly, it will leave space for water to seep into the frame of the building causing the structure to corrode and rust even more quickly. Fasteners that have been subject to damage in any manner must be repaired or rather changed right away to avoid jeopardizing the structural strength of the building. Moreover, this can also have an effect on the load distribution which could result in an unanticipated PEB structure damage. #3 – Regular Paint Jobs: The exterior of Pre-Engineered Buildings is extremely resistant to harsh weather, UV radiation as well corrosion. However, if the building isn’t cleaned properly or is located close to a water body, there are increased chances of corrosion. Small patches can become the starting point of corrosion which can subsequently spread throughout the building. Hence to prevent this from happening it is important to protect the structure by regularly painting these patch areas. Also Read: 5 Tips for Pre Monsoon Maintenance Of The Roof #4 – Accessory Maintenance: With the regular maintenance of the PEB, all the building’s accessories like doors, vents, rolling shutters and the like must also be maintained. The frequent impact of the doors on the walls can lead to structural deterioration. In order to prevent this, one must lubricate the hinges of doors and locks on a regular basis as well as to ensure they don’t swing all the way back to the door. Similarly, if there are sliding doors in that case the guiding channels must be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure they run smoothly. Moreover, regularly lubricating the moving shutters and applying grease to the vertical guides can lead to increasing the soundness of the structure. The excellence of durability is one of the prime reasons for the popularity of PEBs. This durability can be enhanced further by taking excellent care of the building as well as proper maintenance. When maintain PEBs efficiently and regularly, they can ensure saving money on repairs as well as enjoy the long durability of their structure. Bansal Roofing Products Ltd. is the leading manufacturer of PEBs with in-depth knowledge and experience in manufacturing and installing PEBs in various regions. We make 95% of PEB components in-house which allows for the best quality products and on-time delivery. For high-quality PEBs contact Bansal Roofing today.