Trinity Steel Structures has Partnered with a Concrete Company

We have partnered with a concrete company that will help our customers’ construction experience. One key element in constructing a metal building is the foundation work. A strong foundation provides stability and ensures that your steel building can withstand various loads and environmental conditions. Properly constructed foundations for metal buildings, which are typically lightweight structures, are critical in anchoring the building to the ground correctly.  Without a strong foundation, a metal building may be susceptible to movement or even collapse under certain conditions.

Using a concrete company that is experienced and knowledgeable in this type of foundation work is an important part of the construction project for a metal building.

Trinity Steel Structures wants to make the process of putting a metal building on the ground easier for you. In this regard, we have partnered with a concrete company that specializes in site preparation and slab construction. Our concrete partner uses advanced property-mapping software to evaluate your land, generate accurate pricing, and even help identify the most cost-effective placement for your building. 

With our concrete partner, you receive consultation and advice as you make your plans. Our partner becomes your partner with flexible in-person and virtual consultations, creating a smooth and professional experience from start to finish. 

Site preparation and foundation work are critically important to the success of the project. A concrete foundation laid properly provides essential structural stability, load distribution, and long-term durability. If your land isn’t cleared, graded, and leveled properly, you may have drainage issues and other problems, such as severe structural instability, misaligned doors/windows, and premature failure. 

Ensuring a proper foundation requires meticulous site preparation, including compacting soil and ensuring proper drainage, followed by precise surveying, sturdy formwork, and correct corrosion-resistant reinforcement like steel rebar. Our concrete partner will assess the soil conditions, including whether the soil is unstable or improperly compacted. Additionally, we gauge the slope to avoid water pooling and create a proper drainage environment.

Proper installation requires an experienced contractor, like our partner, who knows how to correctly pour and reinforce the concrete foundation.

Being experienced in the process of preparing the site with excavation and installation of a sub-base sets an expert apart from the rest. The process of pouring a minimum 4-inch slab with 3,000 PSI concrete with 12” x 12” perimeter footers in a continuous session avoids weak “cold joints.” Even with the smallest metal shed, footers are important. Footers play a critical role in structural stability and help reduce the risk of cracking when anchors are installed. 

Adding a rat (sheeting) ledge, a small but powerful upgrade, increases long-term value to your slab and one we recommend. A rat ledge serves as a moisture barrier and a pest deterrent (especially for rodents). This perimeter ledge helps prevent water intrusion under the base rail, minimizes chipping or cracking during anchoring, and significantly enhances the durability and lifespan of your foundation.

Trinity Steel Structures is confident that adding this partnership will benefit our customers. A metal building can greatly enhance your property by providing shelter for vehicles–cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, tools, and equipment–as well as space for workshops and other needs. Constructing a metal building requires careful planning (for example, gaining permits, deciding on the orientation and size) and site preparation.

By combining a highly experienced concrete partner with proven installation standards and smart upgrades, you can move forward with confidence by knowing your building is supported by a foundation that is built to last!