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Steel Buildings in Canadian Weather
Steel structures are known for their unparalleled durability, but can they withstand the toughest tests Canadian weather has to offer? The subarctic climates of central and northern Canada see temperatures below -20° C throughout the majority of their extended winters, occasionally falling near the Yukon all time record low -63° C (-81.4° F). Snow and…
Read MoreMaintenance
One of the benefits that comes with choosing a steel building is that when compared with wood structures, steel is very low-maintenance. In fact, steel buildings are often said to be maintenance-free. Wood requires sealing and repainting every year because wood walls and roofs are highly susceptible to wear and tear from weather, wind, moisture…
Read MoreFAQs
It’s natural to have questions about a product you’re buying, and a large purchase like a steel building is no different. For most property owners, figuring out the best building option is the first thing they need to do when planning a project; and along with that comes plenty of questions that need answers! There…
Read MoreBuilding Mini Storage Units?
Why Your Next Storage Unit Should Be A Steel Building Storage units are often synonymous with steel structures, perhaps concrete depending on who you ask. While both options are strong contenders for durability and quality, there’s a few benefits that prefab steel has over concrete that make it an important consideration for a personal or commercial…
Read MoreRetail Space
More than ever before, niche stores and retail locations are making more of an impact on the market in both big and small ways. Where businesses may have shied away from a physical retail location in the past for certain products, increased sales and heightened interests might embolden a business owner into opening a location…
Read MoreProperty Value
One of the best things about steel buildings is the fact that it’s something that can add plenty of function and utility to your residential property in a number of ways. Not only can you erect a prefab steel building as a garage (or workshop, office, or even a home gym) for the betterment of…
Read MoreGreen Steel
Steel is the most important and widely used building material there is. It also happens to be the most recycled material that there is. Approximately 650 million tons of steel are recycled yearly, which outpaces all other materials combined. Steel is 100% recyclable, and new steel can be made from 100% recycled steel. There is also…
Read MoreBuilding a Factory
Steel buildings can be used in so many ways and typically do best when it comes to industrial uses. It’s industry standard in everything from agriculture to plastic production, so it should come as no surprise that steel structure makes for the best factories across several different industries. It’s important to remember that these usually…
Read MoreWhat are our Buildings Great For?
The great thing about steel buildings is how versatile it is and just how many industries it can truly be perfect for. There are many commercial purposes that prefab steel buildings work well with, and it’s important to have your purpose clearly in mind so you can get the absolute most out of your building.…
Read MoreWhy Buy Canadian
Building a steel structure in Canada is useful and practical now more than ever before. Steel structures are known for how well they hold up in all kinds of weather and for the recycling capabilities of steel. Another great feature is that Olympia steel buildings are made in Canada! While Olympia does plenty of business…
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