Clear span, multi-span, single slope, or lean-to — each system solves a different spatial and economic problem.
Clear span is the frame system of choice when maximum interior space is desired. Typical applications: manufacturing plants, warehouses, arenas, and retail stores. The tapered-column rigid frame offers almost unlimited flexibility; the straight-column variant provides maximum usable space and economical interior finishing.
A good choice when an economical yet versatile plan is desired. Multiple rows of interior columns suit manufacturing and warehouse environments perfectly — and the number of interior columns and their placement is yours to specify.
A versatile framing system with a distinctive silhouette that has become popular in the commercial market. Single-slope works especially well for office buildings, strip malls, and retail stores.
Lean-to framing is used for building additions, storage space, equipment rooms, and similar applications. A lean-to can be added during new construction or — if the original design permits — at a later date as your footprint grows.
The right frame depends on what you're storing or manufacturing, how wide the space needs to be obstruction-free, and how the building will grow in the next ten years. Share your constraints — we'll propose two or three options with the tradeoffs laid out.
Talk to an EngineerSpan, height, timeline, use — the more you share, the faster we can scope it.