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Before your steel building is installed, it’s important to ensure that your site is properly prepared.
A well-prepared, level surface ensures safe installation, better durability, and long-term performance.
How Do I Choose the Right Surface for My Steel Building?
How Do I Choose the Right Surface for My Steel Building?
Great question—and we’re here to help!
Whether you're building a garage, workshop, storage unit, or farm structure, choosing the right surface is a key part of the installation process. The type of surface you choose will affect your building’s stability, lifespan, and overall performance. No matter the surface, one thing is essential: it must be level.
Below, we break down the most common surface options to help you decide what works best for your site and your needs.
CONCRETE
Best for: Permanent buildings, garages, commercial spaces
Benefits: Most durable and stable option
Why choose it: Ideal for heavy use and long-term investment
Important: Wait to pour concrete until after finalizing your building specs
Must be level before installation
GRAVEL
Best for: Storage sheds, barns, agricultural buildings
Benefits: Good drainage and lower cost
Why choose it: Quick to install and more affordable than concrete
Gravel must be compacted and leveled for proper anchoring
Asphalt
Asphalt
Best for: Temporary structures or lighter-use areas
Benefits: Smooth surface and easy to clean
Why choose it: Faster to prepare and a good middle ground between gravel and concrete
Ensure asphalt is level and in good condition
Ground
Ground
Best for: Temporary or portable structures
Benefits: No foundation cost
Why choose it: A flexible option for short-term or movable setups
Ground must be leveled and may require reinforcement or anchoring depending on the soil type
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