Features

POWERBILT STEEL BUILDINGS – FEATURES

Galvanized Steel with NO Warranty

Voice Mail/Answering Service

Full Freight Costs

In-line Overlaps (Reduces Strength)

Corrugated Overlaps at Panel Ends

Rounded Overlaps on Panel Sides

Restricted to 40′, 50′ or 60′ Widths

Bolted Every 9 1/2″ at Laps

No Washers on Bolts

Stretch-Formed Corrugation (Reduces Gauge)

Requires Factory Ends for Snow Loads

Outdated Construction Manual

Imported Materials

Non-Tested

22 gauge 36ksi Steel

Pilot Holes (Requires Labor-Intensive Drilling)

Concrete Drawings Requires Additional Charge

Flashi

ngs for Ends Requires Additional Charge

Limited Warranty

Powerbilt Overlap	Competition’s Panel Overlap

Last 9″ of panel is smooth Fits snug together -saves 30-40% on erection No struggle with assembly No caulking required for waterproofing	Last 9″ of panel is crimped Does not fit snug together – difficult to assemble, requires 30-40% more erection time More alignment needed with drift pins Caulking is required for waterproofing – very time consuming, as each overlap must have four rows of caulking to prevent leaks

Powerbilt’s Panel Crimping	Competition’s Panel Crimping

Crimps are together and smaller in depth No buckling problems 25% increase in strength All arches are predrilled	Crimps are farther apart and larger in depth Buckling problems Panels are weaker Some offer pilot holes.

Powerbilt’s Hardware	Competition’s Hardware

High grade, long life fastener available More durable with industrial grade low density polyethylene recessed washer High strength Corrosion resistant Colored fasteners available with colored arches and endwalls All models arch connections are double overlapped Minimum grading Less tolerance variation AZ55 direct warranty from steel mill High resistance against corrosion 40 year warranty Studies show panel life is 40+ years Florida testing approval for high wind velocity, up to 150mph. Florida approval number FL-5897 Full colored arches available Colored endwalls and trim available We are the leading metal building manufacturer	Grade 2 bolts – 200 hr fastener Less durable Low strength Not corrosion resistant Single lap on some models Nominal grading Greater tolerance variation AZ50 NO direct warranty from steel mill 50% aluminum, 48.5% zinc, 1.5% silicone Some use galvanized zinc coating – no warranty 20 year warranty low resistance to corrosion No Florida testing approval No colored arches available No colored endwall or trim