A Leading Provider of Steel Buildings Systems Need to talk to a Building Expert? 1-888-321-6382 Garage 30' x 80' x 15' Building Warranties and Details 40-year limited rust-through perforation warranty on 26 gauge AZ55 Galvalume® PBR roof panels 40-year limited warranty on paint on the siliconized polyester colored coating for walls and trim Limited lifetime warranty on the fasteners Width: 30' Length: 80' Height: 15' 12' x 12' framed opening 1:12 roof pitch 115mph wind load 20 psf snow load Clear-span design - no posts or beams Looking for something more specific? Call us toll-free at 1-888-321-6382 and talk to an experienced building consultant Thunderbolt vs The Competition Roof Coating Thunderbolt's AZ55 - 55% of coating is aluminum 40-year limited perforation warranty No painting/maintenance required Competition's AZ50 - 50% of coating is aluminum Warranty is less than 40 years Some manufacturers use zinc, which will rust Fasteners Thunderbolt's Surgical steel Limited lifetime warranty No rusting or oxidation Stay shiny and match roof – keeps the building beautiful! Competition's Lifetime fasteners Some use cadmium plated fasteners which turn dark gray or black making the building unattractive Others use zinc, which will rust Mastic Tape Thunderbolt's 1" double beaded Guarantees no leaks 225% more caulking than our competitors Competition's 3/8" mastic tape Not double beaded Will have leaks Roof System Thunderbolt's Purlin Bearing Rib roof (PBR) Full overlap Prevents leaks Provides additional strength Competition's "R" panel roof system Overlap only extends 1/3 of the way Does not provide added strength Can leak Painted Sidewall Panels Thunderbolt's 40-year limited warranty Cool metal paint Reflect infrared radiation less solar energy is transferred to the interior of the structure Reflectance up to 70% Saves cooling costs up to 20% Competition's 20-year warranty on paint No reflective value Side Panels Thunderbolt's PBR panel on sides Full overlap protects against leaks Competition's R panel on the sides 1/3 overlap does not protect against leaks Side Panel Fasteners Thunderbolt's Stainless steel screws Color matches side panels Limited lifetime warranty Will not turn dark gray or black – stay shiny Reflect infrared radiation Less solar energy is transferred to the interior of the structure Neoprene washers Stop over drilling and tearing of sheeting and cracking of paint Competition's Long-life alloy screw Will not rust, but will turn dark gray or black No neoprene washer Does not prevent over drilling Framing: Purlins & Girts Thunderbolt's All frames, purlins and girts are galvanized Will not rust Competition's Frames, purlins and girts not galvanized Will rust Base Angle & Base Trim Thunderbolt's Galvanized to prevent rusting Made of 16-gauge steel, .061 thickness No exposed concrete on bottom – keeping the building attractive No leaks Competition's Not galvanized Made of 20-gauge steel, .038 thickness Exposed concrete – making the building unattractive Can have leaks Eave Trim and Foam Closure Thunderbolt's The eave trim matches the corner trim, the base trim, the gable trim, the jamb covers and header covers of the overhead door frame A foam closure sits on top of the eave strut and matches the profile of the roof creating a tight seal on both sides preventing leaks in the building Unique leak proof system at the eave where the wall meets the roof that is entirely encapsulated Protects against leaks, wind and snow Competition's No metal closure Will leak Overhead Door Frames Thunderbolt's Jamb covers and header covers are supplied Overhead door frames are galvanized – will not rust Colored covers to match trim of building J trim has foam closure – stops leaks Competition's No jamb covers Frames have red oxide – will rust No foam closure in J trim – will leak Paint Colors Thunderbolt buildings are precision coated with Valspar paints, a leading producer of paint, finishes and synthetic resins for inudstrial applications. Choose from 7 panel, 4 trim and 2 roof columns. * Printed colors are matched as closely as possible. If you require an exact color match, please ask us for a paint sample.
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