Foundations

Constructing the foundation for your Pioneer Steel building depends on a number of factors, such as geographical location and intended application. The area should be level and clear of obstructions. Consult your dealer about the type of foundation you will need for your steel building. Here are a few options.

Concrete Trough

Your steel building is placed into a concrete trough, then a concrete-grout mix is used to fill in the trough. The grout mixture can then be finished at a slope away from the steel building to facilitate water drainage.

Baseplate and Floor

Pioneer Steel Buildings’ foundation baseplates provide excellent stability for your steel building. The greatest advantage of this foundation type is that it eliminates the trough and reduces the width of the footing and the amount of concrete needed. This results in cost savings. Pioneer Steel is the only manufacturer that offers industrial baseplates welded double bolt to provide a stronger base connection (see Accessories for details).

Baseplate and Pier Foundation

By installing concrete piers or screw piles in the ground, you can provide your foundation with enough strength and stability to carry your Pioneer Steel building. A concrete grade beam or steel beams can then be installed or attached to the top of the piers or screw piles, onto which is bolted the Pioneer baseplate. The building panels are then affixed to the baseplate.

Raised Concrete

This foundation allows you to gain additional sidewall height while maintaining maximum stability for your metal building. Your concrete wall should be no less than 10" wide, onto which you will attach a Pioneer Steel baseplate (see Accessories for details). The steel building panels are bolted to the baseplate. Customers who use this style of foundation often raise their steel buildings 2' to 6'.