Different Styles Of Metal Buildings

By Guy Peeders

Metal buildings are being used for an increasing number of applications, with a handful of different styles available for you to choose from. Many contractors, property managers and private residents are turning to metal buildings because they offer quite a few benefits when compared to a standard structure. Metal buildings usually cost less overall and are much stronger than a typical building.

Steel is also a highly recyclable material, so the metal building you choose is really an environmentally responsible decision. Some of the more common styles of metal building include the ‘Q’ style, ‘A’ style, ‘X’ style, ‘S’ style, ‘T’ style and ‘R’ style. There are no hard and fast rules about which type of metal building you should use for which purpose, but each type does have a list of general uses it is more known for.

A ‘Q’ style metal building refers to the traditional Quonset hut type of building, characterized by a rounded, semi-circle design. The ‘Q’ style building is simply an arch from the ground on one side to the ground on the other side. It was one of the first styles of metal building and is still used today for many different applications. The ‘Q’ style metal building is traditionally used for things like pool halls, barns, riding arenas, hockey arenas, airplane hangars and livestock or grain storage. An ‘A’ style metal building has a more conventional building kind of look to it. The ‘A’ style metal buildings have a peaked roof and the sides extend straight down. You can use an ‘A’ style metal building for a variety of different uses such as boat storage, utility shelters or machine shops, but it was originally designed for use as a standard backyard garage.

Walls that slope outward slightly at the bottom with a peaked roof characterize the ‘X’ style metal building. This style of metal building is often used for hobby shops, garages, car dealerships, grocery stores and convenience stores. An ‘S’ style metal building features a clear span arch roof with straight sidewalls. The straight wall panel design increases the sidewall clearance and allows for larger pieces of equipment to be stored close to the walls. ‘S’ style metal buildings are good for garages, cottages, permanent residences, warehouses and conference halls.

The ‘T’ style of metal building looks like it’s only half a building. It is an open sided, partial arch that can attach to frame supports or to another structure on the open side. The ‘T’ style building works well for things like livestock shelters, tractor coverage or a covered area to service trucks, tractors or other vehicles. ‘R’ style metal buildings are designed as a single radius, clear span structure that has a low profile arch. It basically resembles a roof that is standing on supports and is open on all sides, as if a slightly rounded roof was set down onto a bunch of metal poles. ‘R’ style metal buildings work well as covers for pools and hockey rinks, or as replacement roofs.

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