The c-beams are bolted back-to-back against a haunch plate, which reinforces the structures stability, making it stronger and durable for a clear-span structure.
A limited 60-year structural warranty is given on wind loads, snow loads and seismic conditions.
Our steel has a coating of galvanized steel (55% aluminum and 45% zinc) applied at the steel mill. This is a permanent coating of rust protection. Our competitors apply a temporary coating of a water-based primer, which will eventually evaporate leaving the steel vulnerable to rust.
We apply a permanent coat because when rust forms on the frames it eventually runs to the sheeting, causing corrosion and holes.
Olympia is the only company in the US that adds a permanent, galvanized coating on their frame and components.
Rigid Frame Structures
Our competition only offers a 50-year warranty on their steel frame.
Our competition doesn’t galvanize, but applies a coating of primer to their metal frame. This only provides temporary protection against rust because primer eventually evaporates leaving the metal unprotected.
Hand welds are necessary to join the last 12 inches of each end of the beam and the plates which attach to each end of the beam.
Hand welds are inconsistent and if not welded correctly can cause structural failure. Rust is also more prone to occur where the hand welding connects.
C-channel frame structure is heavier than an i-frame structure.
A typical example of a 40′ W x 60′ L x 20′ H, with a 40 psf roof snowload…
Column
Rafter
C-channel
430 lbs
510 lbs
I-frame
410 lbs
408 lbs
C-channel structures are heavier
Olympia’s stainless steel fasteners have a lifetime warranty!
Olympia’s Fasteners
A limited lifetime warranty against corrosion. No other company provides warranties for their fasteners.
Olympia’s fasteners are made of stainless steel, which is composed of 18 parts chrome and 8 parts nickel for more resistance to rust.
We provide these screws and warranty because if the fastener rusts and corrodes, it’ll eventually spread onto the sheeting and cause holes in the panel.
They’re painted to match the color of the wall panels so the building will look more attractive.
Olympia is the only company in the US that provides a warranty for their fasteners.
Rigid Frame Fasteners
Our competitors use long-life fasteners and don’t offer any warranty.
Some competitors use cadmium-plated fasteners which turn dark gray or black making the building unattractive over time.
Others use zinc, which will rust.
Olympia utilizes a Galvalume® PBR panel system to prevent leaks.
Olympia’s C-Channel Panels
All of our panels come with a limited 40-year rust-through perforation warranty against rust and corrosion. If a hole goes through the panel caused by corrosion, we will replace the panel.
Our panels are made with AZ55 Galvalume® steel – a composite of aluminum (55%) and zinc (45%) – that is extra resistant to rust.
The paneling is also available in many paint options. Our paint is also warrantied for 40 years against peeling and blistering, plus a 30 year warranty on fading and chalking. Our competitors only offer a 25-year warranty on the paint and no warranty on fading and chalking.
Competitor’s Paneling
The competition only offer a 25-year warranty against perforation for their panels.
The competition only offer a 25-year warranty on their paint with no warranty on fading or chalking.
The competition’s panels are made with galvanized steel and an R panel on the sides. It has a 1/3 overlap and will not protect against leaks.
Some of our competitors use PBR panels on the roof and R-panels for the walls. Others use only R-panels for both the roof and walls.
Olympia has the BEST warranties in the industry!
Olympia’s Warranties
60-year structural warranty on wind loads, snow loads and seismic conditions. This includes the galvanized purlins, girts, columns and rafters.
Limited 40-year rust-through perforation warranty on AZ55 Galvalume® panels.
Limited 40-year paint warranty against chipping, cracking and peeling.
Limited 30-year warranty on chalking and paint color change.
Stainless steel capped fasteners with a limited lifetime warranty.
Competitor’s Warranties
The competition only offers a 50-year warranty on their interior structural framing.
The competition only offers a 25-year warranty on their panels.
The competition only offers a 20-year warranty on the paint.
The competition offers no warranty on chalking or fading.
The competition only uses lifetime fasteners and provides no warranty for their fasteners.
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Olympia’s panels are more resistant to rust and available in many colors.
Olympia’s C-Channel Painted Sidewall Panels
Olympia’s sidewall panels carry a 40-year limited warranty on the paint guarding against chipping, cracking and peeling.
We also provide an additional 30-year limited warranty against chalking or fading.
Sidewall panels come in several precision-coated colors.
Panel Colors
Trim Colors
Competitor’s Painted Sidewall Panels
Some of our competitors only offer a 20-year warranty on paint.
No reflective value nor any warranty on chalking or fading.
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Olympia’s prefabricated c-channel buildings were designed for the do-it-yourselfer.
With our simple-to-follow assembly guide, and with the help of a few friends, you can save construction costs by erecting the building yourself. Our bolt-on, pre-fabricated structure does not need heavy equipment or an expensive crew to assemble. Just some friends, and a few days – and you’ll be done before you know it!
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C-channel building’s are less expensive than a wood or brick structure and more attractive than a quonset hut.
We like to think Olympia’s “do-it-yourself-style” buildings speak for themselves.