Metal Buildings Guide

Churches & Community Buildings

Flexible sanctuaries, multi-purpose halls, and classrooms under one engineered steel roof. Balance acoustics, natural light, and energy costs while meeting ADA and life-safety codes.

Sanctuary & Stage

Clear spans for unobstructed seating and sightlines. Coordinate stage loads, catwalks, and projector/speaker rigging with the frame.

Clear SpanRiggingSightlines

Halls & Classrooms

Multi-purpose halls for events and youth sports. Add classrooms, nursery, and offices with future expansion bays.

Multi-PurposeClassroomsExpansion Bays

Acoustics & AV

Use absorptive finishes and strategic diffusers to control reverb. Pre-plan conduit paths for audio, video, and streaming.

AbsorptionDiffusionAV Paths

Envelope & Energy

Insulation, air-sealing, and efficient RTUs lower operating costs. Daylighting reduces glare while maintaining thermal comfort.

InsulationAir SealingDaylighting
Popular Sizes

Footprints that Work

60×100 • 80×140 • 100×200 with 20–25′ bay modules. Combine sanctuary + hall + classroom wing as phased additions.

Heights & Doors

Clearances

Eave height 18–28′. Tall entries and vestibules; service doors 12×14+ for delivery vans and staging.

Codes & Loads

Engineer It Right

Verify wind/snow/seismic, assembly occupancies, ADA access, egress counts, and fire separation per your AHJ.

Next Steps

  1. 1. Run CodeSmart™ to note wind, snow, and seismic for your site.
  2. 2. Set sanctuary capacity, stage needs, and clear span/eave height.
  3. 3. Lay out hall, classrooms, kitchen/servery, and storage with future bays.
  4. 4. Coordinate acoustics, AV conduit, HVAC tonnage, and daylighting.
  5. 5. Verify with your building department, then request a quote from the supplier recommended by CodeSmart™.

Confirm assembly occupancy, egress, and fire/life-safety with the authority having jurisdiction. Door wind ratings and vestibule details vary by region.