Retail units - the benefit of portal frames
A steel building for retail purposes can cover everything from a supplier capable of handling several buildings on a retail park, to smaller rural shops and outlets where space and budgets are more limited. Steel buildings for retail use have the following benefits
Steel or metal buildings for retail can be designed with large window and glass space to maximise showroom visibility- Though 'shed' type buildings are common, more complex facades, porches and entrances are easily accomodated
- A retail unit maximises the amount of space - both for storage/warehousing and for the retail environment. Steel retail units can be built onto standard warehouses for instance.
- The building can come in a range of colours with large walls and panels used for advertising or to announce the retailers name. In sensitive areas, a steel frame can be clad in non-steel materials like wood or brick to provide a building in keeping with it's surroundings
- The frame structure allows for the maximum amount of windows to be used. These can be combined with skylights to keep the interior bright in order to show off products in the best light.
- For deliveries, larger roller doors can be included at the back or side directly into the stocking area without interferring with the front-of-house retail space
- A steel building is easily secured and provides a strong flexible space for sales of expensive and high quality stock.
Obviously in a retail environment appearances matter and customer comfort and health and safety have to be paramount. Many retail steel buildings need that little bit extra to make the building distinction - a roof canopy, large name display boards at the height of the roof, curved facias to draw customers in, or bright colours to match the company's logo. We help you get a supplier that understands your business needs.
