Metal Buildings
From hurricanes to heavy snow to scorching heat, metal buildings are engineered to handle extreme weather conditions across America. Here is how they perform when Mother Nature gets serious.
Built for the Weather One of the most common questions we hear is, "How will a metal building hold up in a storm?" The answer depends on several factors — the building's engineering, the quality of the steel, the anchoring method, and how well the building was installed. A properly engineered and installed metal building performs remarkably well in extreme weather. High Winds and Hurricanes Metal buildings can be engineered to withstand wind speeds of 170 mph and higher — well above the threshold for a Category 5 hurricane. The key is proper engineering certification for your specific location. Coastal areas and hurricane zones require higher wind load ratings, stronger connections, and more robust anchoring than inland locations. In our experience, metal buildings that fail in high winds almost always share one of two problems: they were not properly engineered for their location, or they were not properly anchored. When both the engineering and installation are done right, metal buildings are among the most wind-resistant structures available. Heavy Snow Snow accumulation puts downward pressure on the roof, measured in pounds per square foot. Metal buildings in northern states…