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DUMB QUESTION AMNESTY: 5 STEEL BUILDING QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Remember when teachers used to say, "there are no dumb questions?" And, although we all appreciated the sentiment, deep down we were embarrassed to ask the questions we knew had already been covered in the texts, class work or lectures. What teachers really needed to do was host a session titled Dumb Question Amnesty so we could all relax and ask those lesser-than-intellectual questions, or the questions we knew we had already heard the answers to. Well, now's your chance to enjoy a Dumb Question Amnesty Session with Whirlwind Steel. We're going to re-answer 5 of the questions we get asked the most. They're not dumb; they're the questions a large majority of the population wonders about when they begin to learn about steel and metal building construction. 5 Basic Questions You Need to Know the Answers to Before Starting Your Steel Building Project How are steel buildings priced? While the size and design of your building have much to do with your total

NAVIGATING BUILDING CODES: WHERE TO START

Building codes are much more than guidelines. They are requirements meant to ensure the safety, health, and general welfare of the public as related to construction and occupation of a building. Becoming familiar with them should be the first step you take in planning your projects. WHERE TO FIND THE BUILDING CODES Most states and municipalities use code put together by the International Code Council (ICC) as the basis for their local building codes, either as written or in modification. So becoming familiar with the basic International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and the International Fire Code (IFC) is a good place to start. These documents can be purchased from the ICC but if that stretches your budget you may be able to find copies in the local library for an overview. You should also consult with the local code officials who will have the most up-to-date information for the municipality, especially any modifications made to the ICC’s original