A pre engineered building is one where all the parameters – dimensions, load capacity, measurements, are pre-determined. These are essentially factory produced buildings which are assembled onsite. Popular in India in the industrial and commercial sectors, pre engineered buildings are made of steel as the primary structure with wall claddings of insulated sandwich panels. Depending on the application, these are also known as pre engineered steel buildings or pre engineered metal buildings.
The structural design of PEBs are done on software, with the data being fed into production line for precision and accuracy. There are columns and beams which are commonly known as “H-beams” or “I-beam” structural elements, that are bolted together with other components during installation. Once the entire frame is erected, the wall and roof panels are laid out.
The main advantage of pre engineered building is its fast construction time. Other than this, the pre-designing process allows several other benefits, which we shall discuss as follows:
Flexibility of expansion
Pre engineered buildings can be easily expanded in length or width by adding additional columns and beams. These are modular in construction, so expansion is pretty easy as compared to traditional buildings.
Affordable
Due to the pre-determined approach, there is a immense cost savings in production and installation cost. The structural components and wall panels nest together thereby minimising transportation cost.
Low maintenance
Pre engineered buildings are essentially steel structures, which does not rot or corrode over the years. Moreover, high-quality paint is done on the columns, beams, metal sheets for cladding. All these factors lead to long durability and low maintenance coats.
Architectural versatility
Pre engineered building are versatile structures. They can be customised with different types of fascias, canopies, glass partitions, etc for civil like finish, thereby resulting into an elegant looking building. Other structural elements like curved eaves are designed for installation of precast concrete wall panels, curtain walls, block walls and other walls systems.
The notable benefits of pre-engineered buildings
- Fast construction time
- Possibility of having open clear span
- Can be easily expanded as requirement for space arises
- Energy efficient
- Steel structure does not rot with time.
- Pre painted sheets with multiple customization options
- Durable structures that last for 25 years or longer.
EPACK Prefab is a reputed pre engineered building manufacturer with over 24 years of experience. The products are made in our own manufacturing unit, following guidelines and quality tests by trained professionals.
Our product portfolio is diverse, ranging from industrial structures like warehouse, factory sheds to infrastructure solutions like airport terminal buildings, prefabricated school buildings, office buildings and more. Contact us if you have a requirement.
