American Steel Span™ vs. The Competition

American Steel Span's Panel Overlap	Competition's Panel Overlap

Last 9" of panel is smooth - flat, no crimps Fits snug together Saves 30-40% on erection time No struggle with assembly No caulking required for waterproofing	Entire panel is crimped Does not fit snug together Difficult to assemble Requires 30-40% more erection time More alignment needed with drift pins Caulking is required for waterproofing - very time consuming, as each overlap must have four rows of caulking to prevent leaks
American Steel Span's Panel Crimping	Competition's Panel Crimping

Crimps are closer together and smaller in depth No buckling problems 25% increase in strength	Crimps are farther apart and larger in depth Buckling problems Panels are weaker
American Steel Span's Hardware	Competition's Hardware

1000 hr salt spray test, JS Clear Coat (five times more rust resistant) Optional - Grade 8.2 bolts - 1500 hr salt spray test, JS Clear Coat More durable High strength Corrosion resistant	Some use zinc fasteners - no JS Clear Coat, not spray tested Less durable Low strength Not corrosion resistant
American Steel Span's Arch Specification	Competition's Arch Specification
From a minimum of 23 gauge to 22, 20, 18, 16 and 14 gauge, depending on wind loads and snow loads Raw materials ordered to minimum specifications and tight tolerances Less tolerance variation AZ55 Galvalume® - 55% aluminum, 43.5% zinc, 1.5% silicone, direct warranty from steel mill High resistance against corrosion 35 year rust-through perforation limited warranty directly from the steel mill Studies show panel life is 40+ years Florida testing approval for high wind velocity, up to 150 mph. Florida approval number FL-5897	Material minimum less than 23 gauge Raw materials ordered to nominal specifications and loose tolerances Greater tolerance variation AZ50 Galvalume® - 50% aluminum, 48.5% zinc, 1.5% silicone Only a 20 year warranty Some use galvanized zinc coating – no warranty Low resistance against corrosion No Florida testing approval
American Steel Span's Arch Material	Competition's Arch Material

35 Year Galvalume® warranty Minimum yield = 55 ksi Manufactured in accordance with ASTM standards Manufactured in accordance with ASCE building codes 9” overlap of panels Two rows of bolts 16 gauge beam equivalent at overlap with two rows of bolts, 0.030 overlap over a 0.030 overlap = 0.060	Minimum yield = 50 ksi Some do not meet ASTM standards Some do not meet ASCE building codes 7” overlap of panels Weaker overlap with one row of bolts
American Steel Span's Endwall Panel	Competition's Endwall Panel

AZ55 - 55% aluminum, 43.5% zinc, 1.5% silicone 3 1/2" corrugation depth 35 year rust-through perforation limited warranty directly from the steel mill Direct warranty from steel mill Florida testing approval for high wind velocity, up to 150mph. Florida approval number FL-5898 High resistance against corrosion From a minimum of 22 gauge to 20, 18, 16, and 14 gauge, depending on wind loads and snow loads	AZ50 - 50% aluminum, 48.5% zinc, 1.5% silicone Only a 20 year warranty No Florida testing Low resistance against corrosion
American Steel Span's Color Options	Competition's Panel Color Options
Endwalls, Arches and Trim 40-Year warranty on paint. ENERGY STAR® qualified Akzo Nobel CERAM-A-STAR® Paint. Florida testing approval for high wind velocity, up to 150 mph. Florida approval number FL-3895 Arch panels and trim are offered in color Come with colored bolts	Endwalls No color endwalls No Florida testing approval Not designed to withstand the strictest of wind codes Arch panels and trim are not offered in color
American Steel Span Panel Manufacturing	Competition Panel Manufacturing
AMERICAN MADE by AMERICAN WORKERS Producing and making the best product anywhere in the world Manufacturing plant is located in the United States – McKees Rocks, PA Comply with all U.S. state and federal laws Leadership has over 42 years of experience Largest manufacturer of arch buildings in the world	Some manufacturing plants are located outside the U.S. - Canada Warranty is subject to the guidelines of a foreign country Because they manufacture outside of the USA they are not subject to state and federal laws Leadership has less years of experience Warranty problems are headaches - some claims must be made in foreign countries

AMERICAN STEEL SPAN

Steel Buildings by American Steel Span - Metal Buildings & Garages

Canadian Residents Click Here for a Steel Buildings Quote!

Speak Spanish? Click Here for a free Quote on a Steel Building!

Metal Garage Kits
For 1 or 2 car garages.
Workshops
Perfect home workshops are made here.
Agricultural Buildings
Metal buildings to store your grain and crops.
Industrial Buildings
Metal buildings for inudstrial applications.
Trucking
Steel buildings for the trucking industry.
Farming
Heavy equipment storage, steel dairy barns and more.
Residential Homes
Steel frame homes designed to suit your taste.
Storage Sheds
Outdoor storage sheds for home, agricultural and commercial use.
Aircraft Hangars
A perfect fit for helicopters and small planes.
Recreational Facilities
Indoor recreational facilitites.
Commercial Buildings
Portable metal buildings, retail stores and more!
Auto Mechanics
Garage building kits for your autobody shop.
Military Buildings
Traditional arch style metal buildings for government and military.
Building Applications
See how many uses there are for your building.

Promoting trust and confidence on the Internet

Ask about our Energy Star Qualified Paint!

P-Model
Available in Color!
With its high sidewall clearance, the P-Model is perfect for a back yard garage or workshop, a single or multiple car garage, equipment shelter, and more. Ranging in size from 14' to 30' wide with unlimited lengths, these versatile buildings can be easily customized to fit your home's decor.
S-Model
The S-Model is great for: warehouses, destribution centers, storage, sheds and more. This model boasts high sidewall clearance for mzximum vertical storage and a column-free interior for maximum floor space. The S-Series range in sizes from 16' to 50' wide with unlimited lengths.
Q-Model
The Q-Model design suits many applications: grain and livestock storage, backyard workshops, boat and automobile storage, retail outlets, distribution centers, airplane hangars, and more. This model maximizes useable interior space with no poles, beams or obstructions and is available in sizes from 20' to 100' wide with unlimited lengths.
A-Model
Available in Color!
New! A-Model building features a 4:12 roof pitch ideal for steel garages and workshops in high-snow load areas. Available up to 40' wide with unlimited lengths.

Home Specials Prices Features Gallery Assembly Factory