Trio of Pre-Engineered Steel Workshops in Palmer, Alaska
The owner of a welding, metal art and fabrication business in Palmer, Alaska, needed a safe, year-round place to store inventory and conduct business operations and purchased these three Metal Building Outlet shop buildings to house his business in August 2024.
Offering the strength and durability life in Alaska demands, the metal building complex gives the owner 5,000 square feet of unobstructed interior space he can use for storage, fabrication efforts and the assembly of various metal works. Engineered for Alaska’s extreme temperatures and heavy snowfall, all three shop buildings boast heavy wind and snow loads, and each shop’s roof has a 5:12 pitch that allows snow and rainwater to drain off easily so they don’t compromise the integrity of the structures.
Spacious and well-lit to streamline productivity, the metal workshops have 18 windows distributed among them, enhancing the ambiance while limiting the owner’s reliance on heating systems during warmer months. The shops also feature a combination of garage and traditional walk doors that make them easily accessible for equipment, metal artists and large materials.
Durable, low-maintenance and engineered to last, the buildings easily accommodate heavy usage while keeping metal workers, supplies and final products safe from extreme cold, heavy snow, gusty winds and other hazards that come with life in Alaska.
Building Information and Special Features
Width | Bldg. A: 20′; Bldg. B: 15′; Bldg. C: 15′ |
Length | Bldg. A: 100′; Bldg. B: 100′; Bldg. C: 100′ |
Height | Bldg. A: 24′; Bldg. B: 14’/17.5′; Bldg. C: 14’/17.5′ |
Roof Pitch | 5:12 |
Roof Sheeting | 26 Gauge |
Wall Sheeting | 26 Gauge |
Wind Speed | 130 MPH |
Snow Load | 50 PSF |
Doors | (2) 3070 commercial walk doors; (2) 14’x16′ overhead doors; (3) 12’x12′ overhead doors |
County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
Part of the Anchorage, Alaska metropolitan area, the city of Palmer has a wet, sub-arctic climate characterized by wet, cool summers and long, sometimes bitterly cold winters, making steel construction a smart choice for this environment. The community sits along the Glenn Highway, about 42 miles northeast of Anchorage.
