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In order to construct the foundation for your Pioneer Steel building, you must consider a number of factors, including your location and intended application. It is important to have a level area and free of obstructions for your metal building. Consult your dealer for more information. Here are a few options.
Your metal building is placed into a concrete trough, then a concrete-grout mix is used to
fill in the trough. The grout mixture can then be finished at a slope away from the steel
building to facilitate water drainage.
At Pioneer Steel Buildings, our foundation baseplates offer top-notch stability
for your metal structure. One of its major perks is the removal of troughs,
minimizing footings' width and concrete usage, which leads to cost-efficiency.
Our brand stands out as the sole supplier that includes double bolt-welded
industrial baseplates for a reinforced base connection (see Accessories for
details).
Some clients have found success using angle iron instead of baseplates. Whichever approach you go for, we recommend seeking guidance from your dealer and adhering to building codes and by-laws.
By installing concrete piers or screw piles in the ground, you can provide your foundation
with enough strength and stability to carry your Pioneer Steel building. A concrete grade
beam or steel beams can then be installed or attached to the top of the piers or screw
piles, onto which is bolted the Pioneer baseplate. The building panels are then affixed
to the baseplate.
By utilizing this foundation, additional sidewall height can be achieved while
still retaining the utmost stability for your metal building. A concrete wall
with a width of at least 10" is required, onto which a Pioneer Steel baseplate
will be attached (refer to Accessories for
details). The baseplate acts as the attachment point for the metal building
panels. Many customers have successfully raised their metal buildings by 2' to
6' using this type of foundation.