When shopping around for a steel building, whether
it be for a barn or garage, you should know the terms and words used in
the industry. An educated consumer is rarely taken advantage of.
We have put together this glossary in hopes of
educating you the consumer.
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Wall Covering
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The
exterior wall skin consisting of panels
or sheets and their attachments, trim
fascia and weather sealants.
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Wash Coat
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A
coating applied to the back or unexposed
side of the strip. Its purpose is to
protect the top coat during transit and
prevent corrosion of the reverse side.
It also provides lubrication for roll
forming. It is not closely controlled
for color, gloss or applied dry film
thickness. Not to be confused with back
coat. |
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Web
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That
portion of a structural member between
the flanges. |
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Weep Holes
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Openings in flashings, etc., to permit
drainage and reduce pressures. (Usually
field drilled holes) |
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Width Extension
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A
structure dependent upon another
structure for partial support and having
only one slope or pitch. |
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Wind Load
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A
loading representing the pressure
exerted on a structure by a given wind
velocity. A load caused by the wind
blowing from any horizontal direction.
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Work Point
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An
intersection of planes from which
dimensions are located. |
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