Standard Series Simplisteel™ Kits

The short answer is that it is in order to try to avoid the many door jamb clearance issues that we see with steel buildings. The minimum clearances listed below will allow us to always fit a small wall girt between the column and door jamb to better assist customers or contractors with sheeting/trim application. It will also ensure adequate room for bolt tightening, base plate clearances, etc.

• At Corners with Flush Sidewalls: 2'-0" minimum distance (up to a 12" deep corner column) - for corner columns over 12" deep, add the increased depth to this minimum (i.e. 20" column = 2'-8" minimum offset).
• At Corners with Bypass Sidewalls: Add 8" or 10" to the above minimum distance to account for your bypass girt depth.
• Between Two Jambs: 2' (for two openings in the same bay).

Building lead times vary depending on size, complexity, building type, and other factors. Mueller metal buildings will be designed, detailed, and engineered to fit your specific needs while also paying the greatest attention to detail. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing process will ensure that the lead times on our metal buildings are as short as possible. For a more accurate estimate of lead time for your project, contact a Mueller representative near you.

The types of tools and equipment required in order to assemble and erect the building depends on the size and complexity of the building purchased. The following is a very comprehensive list that may be of value to you if you have never assembled a metal building before. Bear in mind, that you may not need everything on this list to erect your building: spud wrench, hammer, centering punch, square, complete set of wrenches (open-end, socket, box-end), pry bar, pipe wrench, pliers, vise grip pliers, drill bits, power drill or combination power/hammer drill, screw gun, power wrench (impact wrench), nibbler (electric sheet metal cutter), level (three foot minimum), hacksaw, broom, wire brush, caulking gun (open barrel), chalk line (100’ long), channel locks, extension cord (#10-3, 2/4 way box, 250’ long), fire extinguisher (#10), load binders, plumb bob, sheet metal snips, tape measure (12’ to 25’ long, 100’ long for foundation measurements), ladder, chain, rope, hoist or forklift (should be all-terrain), come-along (power pull), saw horses, tarps, first aid kit, safety equipment (goggles, hard hat, gloves, work boots, etc.) Additional tools may be required depending on the specific requirements of the building.

Mueller prefabricated buildings are bolt-together structures. Holes are punched and bolts are used to erect the framework allowing for ease of construction which will equate to time and money savings.

Most counties and city governments have codes and specifications governing construction in their areas. It is important to understand local requirements to be able to obtain proper permits for construction of your Mueller building.

No, Mueller Inc. will help you design then manufacture your building but does not provide the foundation or offer installation or erection. However, Mueller Inc. is willing to give you the names and contact information for independent contractors who are knowledgeable in the installation of Mueller products; however, Mueller requests that you sign a “Referral of Independent Contractor” document that acknowledges certain limitations of the referral. Furthermore, Mueller Inc. in no way employs, represents, guarantees workmanship, or endorses any contractor.

Yes we do! At Mueller, we manufacture all prefabricated buildings we sell. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and in-house engineering provide greater quality control along with the assurance we will be here for future needs.

Mueller Inc. can provide contact information for independent contractors who are knowledgeable in the installation of Mueller products. However, we require that you sign a "Referral of Independent Contractor" document that acknowledges certain limitations of the referral. Furthermore, Mueller Inc. in no way employs, represents, guarantees workmanship, or endorses any contractor.