Questions to ask a steel framing supplier before you order
Ready to quote · 5 min read · Published
Short answer
Ask what steel and coating the frames are made from, who does the engineering and what documentation you'll receive, which wind classification the quote assumes, what is included (bracing, layouts, labels), how delivery works, what happens if plans change, and who you call when something doesn't fit.
Ten questions
- What steel and coating class are the frames made from?
- Who designs and engineers the frame, and what documents will I receive for my certifier?
- Which wind classification is the quote based on?
- Does the price include wall bracing, truss bracing and tie-down components?
- Will I get frame and truss layout drawings?
- How is each panel and truss labelled?
- How are deliveries arranged, and can they be staged?
- What happens if the plans change after I order?
- What is the lead time for my job, and when is it confirmed?
- Who do I call on the day if something doesn't fit?
Our answers
BWG frames are roll-formed from TRUECORE® steel. Each job gets shop drawings and engineering documentation, frames are labelled to the layouts, and delivery arrangements and lead times are confirmed in your quote. Changes after design are re-checked before manufacture. Call 07 2142 1772 with any of these questions.