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The term pole barn is sometimes misused, causing confusion when trying to find the right product. People who ask about a pole barn may actually be envisioning a steel building and simply using an incorrect term. To determine which structure will better fit your needs, lets take a look at the differences between pole barns and RHINO metal buildings.

WHAT IS A POLE BARN?

A pole barn uses wood beams or poles buried in the ground as the main support structure for the outer walls and roof trusses. Features that are common to most pole barns include all wood poles as the support beams and a metal shell for the outer walls. Sometimes a concrete foundation is added, but many will have a simple dirt floor.

WHAT IS A RHINO METAL BUILDING?

A RHINO rigid-frame metal building is constructed by attaching steel columns to steel rafter beams to create a single frame. Frames are attached to the foundation every 20 or 25. The space between two frames is called a bay. The steel frames are connected across the bay with steel members called girts on the wall columns and purlins on the roof rafters. Then exterior sheathing is attached to the girts and purlins with self-drilling screws. Many people often mistakenly call these buildings metal pole barns.

WHY SHOULD A RHINO STEEL BUILDING BE USED IN PLACE OF A POLE BARN?

RHINO steel buildings differ from pole barns in that the structure is made entirely of prefabricated steel components, right down to the support beams.

A steel frame wont rot and deteriorate. Wood will.
Our metal buildings are termite-resistant and mold resistant. Wood isnt.
RHINO metal buildings can span 200 or more without needing interior load-bearing columns or walls. Clearspan options are extremely limited with a pole barn.
A properly-grounded steel building is less likely to be damaged by lightning than a wood structure.
Prefabricated steel buildings are connected with high-strength bolts and screws that hold tight, keeping the building straight and strong. Wood structures are connected with nails and staples that loosen and pull out over time as wood contracts and expands with its ever-changing moisture content, causing the framing to shift, warp, sag, and creep. This can also cause water leaks, damaging items in the building.
Steel buildings are practically maintenance free; wood pole barns are maintenance intensive. The wooden poles are buried deep in the ground, which means they will shift and eventually decay. As the foundation poles shift, a pole barn may have to be straightened every five to seven years, a process which can cost several thousand dollars.
Steel is noncombustible and cannot add fuel to a fire. Wood framing is easily ignited and certainly adds fuel to a structural fire.
Steel is the most recycled material on the planet. It can be recycled over and over without losing any of its inherent properties. RHINOs buildings contain an average of 89.5% recycled content. Chemically-treated wood often cannot be recycled and can leach dangerous chemicals into the ground when dumped into landfills. Copper sulfate pressure treated wood is considered unsafe for livestock.
Steel members are manufactured to be straight, uniform, and consistent. Wood poles and beams are inconsistent, with each framing piece varying in strength, quality, and performance when built and changing constantly with moisture and soil variation after the building is completed.
RHINOs prefabricated building kits have all parts marked for easy identification and framing erection. The RHINO kit arrives at the job site ready to assemble. In most pole barn packages, however, pieces are not sorted or marked, causing confusion and delays.
RHINO buildings come complete with three sets of engineer-stamped plans and a Letter of Certification, which makes obtaining building permits quick and easy. Pole barns may come without professional plans or documentation and permitting is often difficult, and impossible in some locales.
Steel buildings often enjoy insurance savings over wood structures, sometimes as much as 30% or more.
RHINO wall and roof panels are 26-gauge steel. Most pole barns use 29-gauge sheeting, which is about 30% lighter by weight. The corrugation pattern on RHINOs steel panels is 1-14 deep, compared to the 58 deep corrugation typical on pole barn sheathing. The deeper the corrugation, the stronger the panel. In addition, attaching metal panels to the wood poles increases the likelihood of rust, so sheeting may have to be periodically replaced.
A pole barn is not considered a permanent structure. At best, they may last 15-20 years with expensive maintenance. A RHINO steel building will last decades longer than a pole barn. Our framing is guaranteed to meet or exceed all local building codes for the lifetime of the structure.
A steel building increases the value of your property, and retains its structural integrity and value for decades. A pole barn is not usually even considered a property asset.
Pole barns have truss-type rafters which not only take up building space, but create a perfect place for birds to roost and nest, spreading their droppings over your buildings contents and depositing the possibility of Avian flu.
RHINOs premium steel buildings are clearly a better value than pole barns.

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Churches and congregations operate under strict budgets and have different financial needs than the average client. RHINOs prefabricated metal church buildings for sale, offer amazing customizations, while keeping building and construction costs affordable. Every congregation is distinctive, which is why we offer houses of worship that can be designed to fit your churchs particular needs. RHINO steel church buildings offer exceptional features to protect your investment, so your tithes can be spent on growing your congregation rather than on constant facility maintenance and repair.

RHINO has metal church buildings for sale that can be designed to include classrooms, a youth center, administrative offices, a counseling center, conference rooms, choir and music rooms, and kitchens, as well as meeting rooms or fellowship halls for church banquets and social gatherings or large wedding receptions.

Churches and congregations operate under strict budgets and have different financial needs than the average client. RHINOs prefabricated metal church buildings for sale, offer amazing customizations, while keeping building and construction costs affordable. Every congregation is distinctive, which is why we offer houses of worship that can be designed to fit your churchs particular needs. RHINO steel church buildings offer exceptional features to protect your investment, so your tithes can be spent on growing your congregation rather than on constant facility maintenance and repair.

RHINO has metal church buildings for sale that can be designed to include classrooms, a youth center, administrative offices, a counseling center, conference rooms, choir and music rooms, and kitchens, as well as meeting rooms or fellowship halls for church banquets and social gatherings or large wedding receptions.

SO WHY CHOOSE RHINO STEEL CHURCH BUILDINGS?

Experience: RHINO has delivered thousands of steel buildings all across North America. We have years of knowledge designing and constructing steel church buildings.
Quality: RHINO prefabricated church buildings offer premium grade materials and other exceptional benefits not included with other systems. Our heavy-gauge steel roof and metal building panels, for example, provide greater strength by overlapping the panels more fully, where other building systems do not. Our standard features also include many other features, like die-formed ridge caps, formed base trim, closure strips, and matching cover trim for all door and window openings. (See Option Page for more details.)
Integrity: Our mission has always been to offer the finest building at the most affordable price, while providing exceptional service before, during, and after the sale. This dedication extends to our prefabricated church buildings as well. This commitment to quality has earned RHINO an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Over 33% of our new orders in the past twelve months have come from returning customers or referrals from satisfied RHINO building customers.
Value: RHINO steel church buildings are assembled with prefabricated steel components, using high-strength bolts and self-drilling screws, and go together quickly and easily. All RHINO metal church buildings for sale can be erected in a fraction of the time it takes to construct using other building systems. Many of our metal building churches have been erected by the parishioners themselves in just a few days, using our easy-to-follow instructions. Our prefab church buildings are designed to be durable and beautiful, retaining their value for decades of service with virtually no maintenance. Our commercial-grade steel framing is guaranteed to meet or exceed all local building codes for the lifetime of the church building.
Strength and space: RHINO steel church buildings are built strong to last long. Because of the superior strength of the rigid-steel frame, our structures can clearspan up to 150 on a standard order, allowing your sanctuary to be completely open and unobstructed by support columns. With our metal church buildings for sale, we can provide spans of 200 or wider with a custom quote. Widths up to 480 are possible with a support column in the center. And building height is no problem with a RHINO steel system either. Your house of worship can enjoy towering 40 ceilings on a standard design, or even higher with a custom quote. Any length is possible. As your congregation grows, so can your building by simply adding more steel framing at either end of the structure.
Options: Although our standard buildings are available with your choice of 1:12 to 4:12 roof pitches, higher pitches are available with a custom quote if a more dramatic sanctuary ceiling is desired. With the optional upgrade Pro-Value Insulation Package, your church building can also be extremely energy-efficient, saving your congregation thousands of dollars over the lifetime of the structure. Visit our Pro-Value Options and the Metal Building Options for details.
Call our experienced steel framing specialists today to discuss steel church buildings, or to learn about our metal church buildings for sale at 888.320.7466 or 940.383.9566.

RHINO prefabricated steel industrial buildings provide nearly limitless applications for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, welding shops, meat packing plants, processing plants, recycling centers, saw mills and lumber yards, aircraft hangars, truck terminals, oil and gas buildings, equipment storage, industrial parks, and more. Each RHINO rigid-frame steel building can be customized to fit the requirements for your industrial building construction.

Faster: RHINOs prefabricated steel framing components provide a much faster industrial building construction cycle, because all the steel framing members are cut, welded, and drilled at the factory to make assembly quick and easy. Your metal framing kit can be delivered in as little as six to seven weeks from order. (Some standard models can deliver in as little as four weeks.)

Affordability: RHINO steel industrial buildings provide an overall greater cost effectiveness than competitors. RHINO Steel Building Systems are built to exacting standards and include many standard features and waterproofing benefits only offered as options by other companies.

Durability: Our steel industrial buildings are built to last, while retaining their strength and value for decades. Industrial buildings can be both functional and attractive, with colorful, durable, maintenance-free PBR (purlin bearing rib) steel panel exteriors. Brick, stone, stucco, glass, or tilt-up concrete exteriors can be used on a RHINO steel building if required.

Clearspan: RHINOs rigid frame steel framing is so strong it can span much wider areas without interior support columns. That allows owners more flexibility during industrial building construction. RHINO buildings can span up to 150 in width without any interior supports on a standard order; custom designs can clearspan up to 200 in width. Widths up to 480 are possible with a load-bearing center column. RHINO buildings can be any length you need. Building heights up to 40 are standard. Even higher buildings are possible with a custom quote. Plans can also include mezzanines, if desired.

Options: RHINO steel industrial buildings can be designed with extra loads for sprinkler systems, ceiling cranes, or any other specialized industrial requirements. See our Metal Building Options page for more details and other options available for industrial building construction including skylights and overhead doors. See the Pro-Value Options for money-saving, energy-efficient insulation options.

Call today! Our team of experienced steel building specialists are ready to assist you with your industrial construction project. Call 888.320.7466 or 940.383.9566 for a free consultation.

RHINO-TOUGH AGRICULTURAL STEEL BUILDINGS FOR TODAYS FARMS AND RANCHES

The RHINO name promises the strength, permanence, and top-grade materials for your agricultural steel buildings. Regardless of the size or specific application you need, we have steel farm buildings or agricultural storage buildings to exactly fit your requirements.

HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE REASONS YOUR NEXT AD BUILDING SHOULD BE A RHINO-TOUGH BUILDING:

Steel is the greenest way to build. Steel is the most recycled material in the world. RHINOs steel framing is high-tensile commercial-grade steel with an average recycled content of 89.5% making it a great choice for metal farm buildings.

Our agricultural steel buildings provide better protection from high-winds, lightning, fire, mold, earthquakes, termites, and aging than any other building system.

If needed, RHINO metal farm buildings can be insulated for year-round energy-efficient comfort. With our Pro-Value Insulation Package, climate-controlled agricultural buildings can save as much as 50% on energy bills.
RHINOs prefabricated steel agricultural buildings arrive at your farm or ranch ready to be assembled with simple bolt-together construction, like a giant erector set. Many farmers and ranchers erect their own steel farm buildings with a few friends, like an old-fashioned barn raising.
RHINO buildings provide top-quality materials at a surprisingly affordable price.
Agribusiness structures need lots of open, unobstructed space and RHINO ag buildings deliver, with 200-wide or more clearspan structures and wall heights from 10 to 40 (or even more on custom quotes).
Delivery can be in 6-7 weeks from placement of the order. (Some standard models can deliver in as little as 4 weeks.)
RHINOs framing is guaranteed to meet or exceed all local building codes and loads for the lifetime of the structure!
Our building kits contain additional perks as part of the standard package, including extended-life cast zinc aluminum self-drilling screws, overlapping purlins for added strength, ultra-strong steel PBR (Purlin Bearing Panels) for roof and metal building panels, as well as door and wall frame trim. The kits also included many waterproofing features like die-formed ridge caps, foam rubber closure strips, and formed base trim for the steel panels.
RHINO steel farm buildings are easy to remodel and expand later. More framing can be added to either end wall to increase space as needed.
Our durable, sturdy, attractive agricultural steel buildings are practically maintenance-free.
Choose from multiple interior and exterior finishes and options, including customized lighting, insulation, ventilation, overhead doors, windows and more. (See our Options Page for details.)

Whether you need a barn, a hay shed, a covered open air or indoor riding arena, a stable, a livestock or dairy barn, a storage building for farming implements or commodities, a machine shop, a multi-purpose building with an office, or a hangar for a crop dusting plane or helicopter, RHINO can fabricate the right building to suit your agricultural building needs perfectly.

RHINO is a name you can trust for agribusiness metal farm buildings with decades of problem-free service. Our staff of experienced metal building technicians is available to answer any questions and to assist you in selecting agricultural steel buildings and steel farm buildings. Call today toll free at 888.320.7466 or 940.383.9566.