Material Selections; Reasonings and Shape/Design Ideas

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Sources:http://www.doityourself.com/stry/building-with-galvanized-steel--pros-and-cons

Timber

Timber

Aluminium

Aluminium

Galvanised steel - (coated/fortified with zinc)

Galvanised steel - (coated/fortified with zinc)

Galavnised steel is commonly used for portable steel buildings for the following reasons:

- Galvanised steel is non corrosive which also contributes to its weather proof properties - making it suitable for nearly all types of weather  conditions .e.g. Snow; Hailstorms; Summer conditions and rain etc. and can be coated anytime or before actual construction, can be hardened with other alloys/metals to suit it's required environments.

- Galvanised steel can be shaped easily or even pre-shaped and cut for a more rapid and (mostly) cost effective design and process.

- High cost efficiency for the company

Corrugated steel is another popular form of steel as it is easily utilised as roofing and is popular for siding and it's strength & durability.

Galvanised steel is non corrosive which also contributes to its weather proof properties - making it suitable for nearly all types of weather  conditions .e.g. Snow; Hailstorms; Summer conditions and rain etc. and can be coated anytime or before actual construction, can be hardened with other alloys/metals to suit it's required environments.

However, incorrect use (e.g. unsuitable and harsh environments) or thickness can lead it to becoming prone to hailstorms or high impact particles - causing dents which may lead to leaks, damages etc.

Stainless steel - Fortified with nickel and/or chromium

- Stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosives; oxidation and harsh and extreme weather conditions.  In addition, regardless of age (of the structure), stainless steel can be coated anytime or before actual construction, can be hardened with other alloys/metals to suit it's required environments.

- Ideal and versatile material for welding.

- Has high resistance to electricity (meaning stainless steel is ideal for its non conductive properties).

- Approved and appropriate aesthetics

- Can be quite expensive

Stainless steel sheets: 3 mm 304 grade

Best Avg. Price incl. VAT
(Based on standard 2500mm x 1250mm sheet size) : £441.00

Stainless steel sheets: 3 mm 304 grade

Best Avg. Price incl. VAT 
(Based on standard 2500mm x 1250mm sheet size) : £441.00

Timber/Cladding - Treated with resins

- Easily customizable and countless ways to decorate in terms of visual and aesthetic designs and styles.

- High tensile strength and can be coated with a variety of resins or specialist paints in order to make the timber weather resistant.

- However, in the long - term and overtime perspective, these can wear down (sometimes) or can be prone to insects which can wear away the structure over a long period of time.

- Wood also has the potential of warping overtime.

Galvanised steel sheets: 3 mm DX51D grade

Best Avg. Price incl. VAT
(Based on standard 2500mm x 1250mm sheet size) : £91.94

Galvanised steel sheets: 3 mm DX51D grade

Best Avg. Price incl. VAT 
(Based on standard 2500mm x 1250mm sheet size) : £91.94

Corrugated steel sheets: 0.5 mm grade: N/A

Best Avg. Price incl. VAT
(Based on standard 1800mm x 990mm sheet size) : £34.85

Corrugated steel sheets: 0.5 mm grade: N/A

Best Avg. Price incl. VAT 
(Based on standard 1800mm x 990mm sheet size) : £34.85

(Based on standard 1800mm x 990mm sheet size) : £34.85

Aluminium 5083

- Popular alloy ideal for extreme conditions - ideal for harsh environments (e.g. weather) and corrosive enviornments (e.g. industrial cleaners; solvents etc.)

- Retains excellent rigidty and tensile strength even after excessive temperature effects of welding.

- Commonly used for:

Shipbuilding
Rail cars
Vehicle bodies
Tip truck bodies
Mine skips and cages
Pressure vessels

Aluminium grade 1050

- Popular alloy of aluminium ideally used for common and general sheet metal work.

- Has moderate strength (significantly lesser than grade 5083) but has excellent corrosive resistance and aesthetically pleasing surface finish.

- Retains credible rigidty and tensile strength even after moderately high temperature effects of welding.

- Commonly used for:

Chemical process plant equipment
Food industry containers
Pyrotechnic powder
Architectural flashings
Lamp reflectors
Cable sheathing

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Aluminium 5083 sheets: £376.78

Best Avg. Price incl. VAT
(Based on standard 2500mm x 1250mm sheet size) :

Aluminium 5083 sheets: £376.78 

Best Avg. Price incl. VAT 
(Based on standard 2500mm x 1250mm sheet size) :

Aluminium 1050 sheets

Best Avg. Price incl. VAT
(Based on standard 2500mm x 1250mm sheet size) : £328.03

Aluminium 1050 sheets

Best Avg. Price incl. VAT 
(Based on standard 2500mm x 1250mm sheet size) : £328.03

Steel: 18 x 120 panels

Steel: 18 x 120 panels