1. Arch Delivery & Storage
Delivery and Storing your Steel Arch Building. What you need to know.
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2.1 Site Prep
Preparing Your Installation Site Approximately 1 Week Prior To and The Day of Shipment Time commitment: 5 Min Call from Dispatch Department Subject: Your Shipping…
2.2 Blueprints
ARCH BUILDING INSTRUCTION MANUAL Delivery and Storage of Your Arch Building View Instructions Approximately 1 Week Prior To and The Day of Shipment Time commitment:…
2.3 Foundations
Site Prep No project can properly get off the ground without a solid foundation. The entire structural integrity of your building depends on a firm…
2.3 Foundations Alternate
Site Prep No project can properly get off the ground without a solid foundation. The entire structural integrity of your building depends on a firm…
2.4 Tools/Bolts
Tools of the Trade…. Impact gun- variable torque- electric or air driven for tightening bolts. (3 guns are necessary) 11/16″ 12 point socket to tighten nuts…
2.5 Pre-Building Assembly FAQ’s
How do I determine the proper location of my building on my own property according to local code? Before beginning site preparation you MUST check…
3.1 Arches
Get Support Securing the Arches Standing the Arches After assembling the arches correctly on the ground and scaffolding is in place, you are now ready…
3.2 Curved Angles
The dimensions for the inner curved angle for your building are 1/2″ x 4.5″ and the outer curved angle are 3 1/2″ x 4″ . They…
3.3 Strapping
Strapping is supplied with your building and must be used to maintain a 24″ center to center. Three of these straps should be bolted into…
3.4 Building Assembly FAQ’s
What angles will I receive with my building? For open ended buildings, you will receive 2 outer curved angle sets; one for each end. These…
4.1 Endwalls
Important: Your building must be completed with all arches stood and all bolts tightened before starting construction of the end wall. The first step on your…
4.3 Skylights
The skylight replaces one of the steel roof panels. When placing your skylight, first build your building and leave out the panels where the skylights…
4.4 Ventilation
Vents are designed to circulate air throughout your building by installing roof turbine vents you are reducing a possibility of condensation in your building. Roof…
4.5 Paint
If you plan to paint your building you will need to clean and prime your steel with a special galvanized/galvalume primer following all instructions exactly.Preparation…
4.6 Grouting
Recommended mix for the grouting is 5000 PSI cement and sand (Portland non-acidic) mix only (no stone). Grouting of the building should be inside as…
4.7 Finishes & Customization FAQ’s
Delivery and Storing your Steel Arch Building. What you need to know.
5.1 Insurance
Protecting What Matters Most Construction insurance is available throughout the United States from a local agent at a minimal cost. US Buildings highly recommends that…
5.2 Maintenance
Get Support Cleaning your building: Although your US Building is a maintenance-free structure, it will still require at least an annual cleaning to keep the…
Arch Building Reference Downloads
For your convenience, Arch Buildings has provided the following documents for download. Some may take a few minutes due to large file size. These guides…