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Whatever kind of building you need,if you chose one made from steel, then you will have to decide between several basic types of steel construction. Which type you chose dictates the shape, cost and versatility of your building.

The most basic, and original, steel building is called a Quonset hut. It’s an arched building, made from interlocking steel ribs that form the roof and sides. Although not as popular as it once was, the Quonset hut model is still in use for simple structures like green houses. It is very cheap to make and put together, but there’s not much you can do with it. Doors and windows appear only on the ends, and it’s not easy to add extra rooms.

Pole barns, or pole buildings, are only partially steel buildings. They use steel frames, with wood for the walls or sometimes the floor. Pole barns are often sold askits which homeowners purchase and assemble themselves.

Rigid frame buildings are what you see most often. They have straight sides and straight, angled roofs. They’re built on a framework of steel poles that take the weight of the building, allowing there to be large open areas inside without the need for load bearing walls. Rigid frame buildings come with gable or single slope roofs. Gable roofs have two sides that meet in a peak in the middle. Single slopes have only one flat, sloped roof. Single slopes are usually cheaper than gables, but you may have to build them higher to get the inside clearance you want. Both rigid frame styles are very customizable; you can build several together to form one larger building, or add inner walls. Since none of the walls bear any weight, you can put them wherever you want. Of the three, rigid frame buildings cost the most, but they are also the most versatile.