Prefabricated Vs Pre Engineered Steel – What is The Difference?

 A prefabricated building refers to that which is manufactured in a factory (entire structure or parts) and then carried to the site for assembling.  For instance, the framing – columns, struts, and beams of a pre engineered building is made in factories and then transported to the construction site, where it is then mounted/installed. The term prefab distinguishes itself from traditional construction in this way. In traditional construction, only the materials are carried to the site, where the whole process of construction takes place floor by floor.

Steel buildings are made in different forms. From prefabricated to custom to pre-engineered builds. At EPACK, we make pre engineered buildings of various kinds catering to different industries. These buildings come in many forms from, prefabricated to custom, pre-engineered builds. Both these kinds of buildings are strong, energy efficient and economical to construct. If you are not sure which one would be best for your business, here’s everything you need to know about prefabricated buildings and pre-engineered buildings.

In construction industry, the most widely used structures are pre engineered steel sections. In general, a pre-engineered building is a metal building in which the dimensions, weight, load bearing capacity is all worked out beforehand. Steel is especially well-suited to pre-engineering as it is well known for its long lasting properties and strength. The load-carrying properties of manufactured in factories are done according to strict industry standards. They are consistent and verifiable.

Prefabricated Steel buildings

Prefabricated buildings are made in factories and then shipped to the job site for installation. There structural components like columns, struts, beams form the skeleton of the building. The walls and roof panels are also manufactured off site in factories. Prefabricated buildings are very easy to assemble. They are commonly used for construction of factories, industry sheds, aircraft hangars, airports, etc.

Pre-engineered steel buildings

pre engineered building is one where every specification – dimensions, load capacity, foundation required, etc are worked out before manufacturing starts. The components are made exactly according the specifications worked out according to the building codes and loads that are required. Pre-engineered buildings also use a prefabricated skeleton. The advantage of pre-engineered buildings is that they can be customised and built according to one’s need. So there is design flexibility which one can take advantage of during one’s expansion needs. These buildings can be made to any size, number of floors, design etc as long as it meets the legal specifications of a given place.

At EPACK, we have more than 20 years of experience in making pre-engineered buildings. We are one of the leading prefabricated structure manufacturers in India. Visit our website to know more. 


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