Steel Building Foundations
Constructing the foundation for your Pioneer Steel building depends on a number of factors, such as geographical location and intended application. The area should be level and clear of obstructions. Ask us about the type of foundation you will need for your steel building. The images below show a few options.
Standard Foundation - Concrete Trough
This standard foundation uses a concrete trough design. Your steel building is placed into the trough. A concrete-grout mix is then used to fill in the trough. The grout can be finished to slope away from the steel at about a 20-degree angle to facilitate water drainage.
Baseplate Foundation (Floor Optional)Pioneer Steel's foundation baseplates provide excellent stability for your steel building. This foundation type features a concrete floor for your steel building into which you would bolt either of Pioneer's baseplates. Some of our customers have successfully used angle iron in place of a baseplate. Whichever method you choose, please consult with your local municipal building department to ensure compliance with governing building codes and by-laws.
Raised Concrete
This foundaton allows you to gain additional sidewall height while maintaining maximum stability for your metal building. Your concrete wall should be no less than 10" wide, onto which you will attach a Pioneer Steel baseplate. The building panels are bolted to the baseplate. Customers who use this style of foundation often raise their steel buildings 2-6'.
Baseplate Post
If you require additional sidewall height, you may look into this foundation option. By burying posts in the ground up to 5' apart, you provide your foundation with enough strength and stability to carry your Pioneer Steel building. Wood or steel beams are then attached to the top of the posts, onto which is bolted a Pioneer baseplate. The building's steel panels are affixed to the baseplate.
Optional Foundation Baseplate Connectors
U Channel Baseplate
Industrial Baseplate
Foundation Pictures
