GOLDEN CRESCENT CONSTRUCTION offers two types of turn - key Weld-up Commercial And Residential Buildings (“Premium” and “Econo”) as well as
Pre-engineered Bolt-up buildings. "We also offer custom interior finish - outs"
– Frame is fully welded and is designed for strength and durability under extreme high winds (120 mph with gusts of 150 mph).
Available in Bowstring, Gable, or Single Slope roof line.
-An economical option for those that do not require the wind load resistance that the premium building offers. This building is designed for up to 95 mph with gusts of
105. Available in Gable roof-line only.
Kit comes with anchor bolts, plans, and erection drawings. Structure varies depending on the wind load requirement in your area. You have the option of purchasing the kit
though Golden Crescent Metal Buildings Components to erect yourself or have Golden Crescent Construction provide a turn-key project.
Comparison List
| GCC PREMIUM BUILDING (Bowstring)(Gable)20/20/120 |
“OTHERS” STANDARD BUILDING |
| Uprights set in wet concrete mix. |
Water added to dry concrete mix in hole. |
| Uprights are NEW 4-1/2” schedule 40 pipe. |
Uprights are 4” used pipe or 4-1/2” new thin wall casing. |
| Large 1” rebar rod through bottom of upright set in concrete. |
Not used (possible sinking of poles) |
| New 2-3/8” schedule 40 pipe used for trusses or 2-7/8” on 50’ wide trusses. |
Used 2-3/8” oil field pipe used for trusses, never 2-7/8”. |
| Same size pipe used throughout truss. |
Sucker rod in truss for bracing (not nearly as strong). |
| Gusset plating welded from uprights to bottom of trusses. |
Not used (possible building collapse in high winds) |
| 6010 welding rod used, then 7018 high/low rod used for flexibility. |
6011 welding rod used (possible weld breakage) |
| Roof purlin are 2-1/2”x8’ 14 ga. 55 ksi steel. |
Roof purlin are 2”x6”, 2-1/2”x6”, or 2-1/2”x8” 16 ga. (weaker purlin) |
| Wall purlin are 2-1/2”x4” 14 ga. 55 ksi steel spaced less than 5’ apart on walls. |
Wall purlin are 1-1/2’x4’, 2’x4’, or 2-1/2’x4’ 16 ga. and are spaced further apart. (results in less wall strength) |
| Wall purlin are saddled to fit around upright pipe for a full weld around purlin. |
Clip is welded on pipe then purlin is welded to clip. Therefore a small, short weld is used. |
| All sheeting is 26 ga. 80,000 psi “Galvalume Plus”. |
Sheeting is 29 ga. Galvalume or 26 ga. Galvanized (inferior product). |
| Each “R” Panel sheet has 6 screws at bottom, 6 at top, and 3 at middle. Each Corrugate sheet has 4 screws at each raffter. |
Each sheet has 3 at bottom, 3 at top, and 3 at middle. |
| Lap screws are spaced 18” apart for extremely high winds. |
Some use none, others space lap screws 24” to 36” apart. |
| Closures are used under roof sheets. |
Not used (can’t keep birds out). |
| Closures are used on bottom sheets on buildings with concrete floors. |
Not used (can’t keep rats, snakes, etc. out). |
| Able to build on coastal / water areas. |
Not able, structure is not strong enough for wind loads. |
| Turn-key construction |
Customer is responsible for concrete, large door installation, and insulation. |
| All trash and leftover material is cleaned up after completion of job. |
Customer is responsible for trash disposal. |
| Customer can come to office, walk through demo building, and sit down and work out ideas of what they need in a building. |
Most work out of truck, not possible to see quality of construction. |
| Large selection of accessories, including insulation, gutters, windows, doors, Gable or Bowstring roof, etc. |
Most don’t offer any accessories or are very limited. |
| Can span bays up to 25’ using standard materials, and 30’ by using a 10” roof purlin. |
Can span bays up to 20’ (purlin used are not strong enough for wider spans.). |
| Can supply and erect bolt-up pre-engineered buildings. |
Can only build weld-up buildings and out of city limits. |
