A metal building broker is an independent agent used to bring sellers of prefabricated metal buildings together with potential buyers. Therefore, a broker is the third-party facilitator between a buyer and a seller. A metal building broker is a party that arranges the transaction between a buyer and metal building manufacturer. The broker gets a commission when the deal is completed.

Brokers may represent either the seller or the buyer but not both at the same time. Metal Building Brokers can can provide a great deal of information regarding prices, products and potential pitfalls.

There are advantages to using a metal building brokerage company. First, they know what's a good deal. They know the wind-load, snow load, and seismic loads you're building should possess. Building brokers have already established relations with prospective manufacturers and suppliers. They know their market and can steer you paste the hype and pressure of dealing with a commission sales representative. Another benefit of using a broker is cost — a good broker can save you money on a building purchase!

You must Insulate

The most common mistake metal building brokers make is failing to emphasize the importance of installing insulation in a metal building. If you're not going to insulate, than don't purchase a metal building! Your building will be a HOT tropical rain forest in the summer and frozen with ice crystals in winter if you don't insulate. The metal will magnify the heat and cold making it much hotter inside in summer and much colder inside in winter. It's not a stretch to say the building will be unbearable to enter at times - especially in warmer climates! You can have a constant drip due to condensation that will damage your building and its contents..

Metal building insulation should be installed before the metal skin is attached to the framing. It's much tougher to insulate after you've installed your metal skin. Make sure you acquire and install a metal building insulation that addresses radiant heat, condensation and cold. Don't order fiberglass insulation for your steel building. Once it gets damp (AND IT WILL) it will lose R value. It also doesn't prevent radiant heat transfer (The primary source of heat-flow). Your metal building broker should emphasize the importance of getting an insulation that addresses radiant heat, condensation and cold.

Features you should expect in a metal building

Standard garage metal building (base level)

All steel 10” cold rolled Z-section (Clear span-no interior columns) • 2:12 roof pitch•50 yr. Structural Warranty • 26 gauge sheeting – 80,000 PSI Tensile Strength • 1.25” Sheeting Profile •16 beautiful baked on color choices for walls and trim (20 yr. color warranty) • 25 yr. galvalume roof warranty • Column Spacing 15’ • Heavy 30 lb. Ground Snow Load, 21 lb. Roof Snow load/Strong 110 mph Wind Load/ Heavy Seismic D/Exposure B/IBC06 (These codes cannot be changed) • Design has been patented • Erection DVD • Minimum concrete foundation required • Designed to erect in one weekend • Full trim package (rake, corners and eaves) • Plans completed in 2 weeks and delivery 5-8 weeks

Premium Metal Building:

Solid I-Beam ( Clear span-no interior columns) /50 yr. Structural Warranty/26 gauge sheeting/ 16 beautiful baked on color choices for walls and trim (20 yr. color warranty) / 20 Ground Snow Load/90 mph Wind Load/Seismic B/Exposure B/IBC09/ • Building design to AIS and MBMA Standards (Metal Building Manufacturers Association)•Complete Trim package (rake, corners and eave) • 25 yr. galvalume roof warranty• Largest Industry Overlap on purlins and girts • Corner Angles & Pre-form ridge cap • Fasteners are Colored Coated • Complete Corners & Sidewall corrugated Closures • Oversize Fasteners with 10% extra screws • Self Tapping and Self Drilling Screws • Frame Bolts are A-325 and A-307 High Tensile • Choice of Premium baked on paint (16 color options) • All parts are numbered and marked for ease of erection and identification • Anchor Bolt Setting Drawings • Two sets of comprehensive plans . All necessary material to erect building (Anchor bolts NOT included) • No cutting or welding on site • Engineered certified plans completed in 2 weeks and delivery 5-8 weeks. This building can be designed to handle codes for all states.

Top Level (Executive) Building 

Solid I-Beam (Clear span-no interior columns) / Attractive 3:12 Roof Pitch / Beautiful 1’ Roof Extensions and Overhangs w/soffits /50 yr. Structural Warranty/26 gauge sheeting/ 16 beautiful baked on color choices for walls, trim and roof (20 yr. color warranty) / 21lb. Ground Snow Load/14lb. 90 mph Wind Load/Seismic B/Exposure B/IBC09/ Commercial Grade Roll Up Door • 3070 Commercial Walk Door w/threshold, Frame, heavy Duty Lock Set, weather stripping (135 mph wind rated) • 3030 Framed Commercial Window w/screen • Building design to AIS and MBMA Standards (Metal Building Manufacturers Association)•Complete Trim package (rake, corners and eave) • Largest Industry Overlap on purlins and girts • Corner Angles & Pre-form ridge cap • Fasteners are Colored Coated • Complete Corners & Sidewall corrugated Closures • Oversize Fasteners with 10% extra screws • Self Tapping and Self Drilling Screws • Frame Bolts are A-325 and A-307 High Tensile • Choice of Premium baked on paint (16 color options) • All parts are numbered and marked for ease of erection and identification • Anchor Bolt Setting Drawings • Two sets of comprehensive plans . All necessary material to erect building (Anchor bolts NOT included) • No cutting or welding on site • Engineered certified plans completed in 2 weeks and delivery 5-8 weeks • Building can be designed to handle codes for all states.

• Decide on the amount you can pay for a metal building.
• Prioritize the features you want in your building
• Use the expertise of a metal building broker to get what you want at your price.