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Metal Buildings 101

Metal Buildings 101: Everything You Need to Know Before You Build

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Draco steel building kit diagram

Cold-Formed Frame Cross Section

Draco die-formed ridge cap and peak box — hover or tap a marker.

Ridge Cap Detail

Rake Cross Section

Rake trim and standard outside foam closure — hover or tap a marker.

Rake Cross Section

Rake Cross Section

Rake trim and standard outside foam closure — hover or tap a marker.

Rake Cross Section

Framed Opening - Jamb

Jamb section with cover trim — hover or tap a marker.

Framed Opening - Jamb

Framed Opening - Header

Header & drip-edge trim with foam closures — hover or tap a marker.

Framed Opening - Header

Eave Detail

Roof & wall panels, eave trim, foam closures, optional gutter — hover or tap a marker.

Eave Detail

Base Condition Detail

Proprietary galvanized base angle with foam closure — hover or tap a marker.

Base Condition Detail

Base Condition - Corner

Corner trim with base angle and foam closure — hover or tap a marker.

Base Condition - Corner

Rigid Frame Cross Section

Column & rafter, roof/wall panels, purlin, optional gutter — hover or tap a marker.

Rigid Frame Cross Section

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