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Building Code Variations
Building codes are a set of standards created to ensure that any structure in a given area can withstand the conditions of that area. Most of the VersaTube structures are des...
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Building Codes
The International Building Code (IBC) was developed to regulate the minimum standards of a structure. These standards may include, but are not limited to: &n...
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Snow Load
VersaTube structures are pre-engineered to meet a number of very specific requirements. One of those requirements is the snow load. The term snow load refers to the dow...
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How does a Live Load differ from a Snow Load?
The term snow load is used in reference to the downward force on a building's roof by the weight of accumulated snow and ice. VersaTube structures are pre-engineered to handl...
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What is a Seismic Load?
Seismic engineering looks at the application of earthquake generated agitation to a structure. Damages most often occur where the structure touches the ground or another building. ...
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What are Engineered Drawings?
The VersaTube framing system and structures are engineered and configured to address local area ground snow and wind load requirements. General engineering drawings and infor...
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What is Swaging and How Does it Work?
Through the use of our patented machines, VersaTube is able to shape both rectangular and square, heavy-gauge steel tubing in such a way as to significantly reduce cost and assembl...
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What are the On Center Spacing Options and Height Restrictions?
The VersaTube Building System offers the following On Center Spacing options: Garages and other Building Structures ...
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What are the Standard Interior Clearance Heights?
Calculating the standard interior clearance height of a VersaTube structure is a simple process. First, take the sidewall height measurement (from the ground to the eave on t...