Metal building fits business’ needs

by Jonathan McGaha | November 30, 2009 12:00 am

Sedalia, Mo.-based Impact Sign and Lighting needed a building to serve as a dual-purpose office and shop. The building had to be tall enough to provide clearance for the larger signs and materials the company works with, while creating sufficient space for a two-story office. Additionally, Impact wanted a building that was energy efficient, despite the differing office and shop environments.

Liberty Building Systems, Memphis, Tenn., supplied a 7,200-square-foot (669-m2) building solution with clear span framing, in addition to 26-gauge LibertyRib wall panels in Light Stone with Rustic Red trim and a Liberty Rib roof. The contractor added foil-backed insulation from Guardian Building Products, Greer, S.C., two overhead garage doors and an 8-foot (2-m) 26-gauge LibertyRib interior liner panel in the shop area.

“I’ve always been pleased with the quick erection and overall quality of metal buildings, not to mention how energy efficient they are,” said owner David Goodson. “Ultimately, cost-effectiveness is the bottom line for me, and Liberty’s components and stellar warranty made this a perfect decision for us.”

Recently, Impact decided to expand their operations and is working with Liberty Buildings again. The expansion will serve as shop space to enlarge the fabrication and vehicle signage division of the business. The addition will include a two-story mezzanine for storage with a printing area below. The current shop space will be absorbed and renovated into additional office space and a showroom floor, bringing the total building size to approximately 17,000 square feet (1,579 m2).

Septagon Construction, Sedalia, was the designer and erector for the original building, and is currently erecting the nearly 10,000-square-foot (929-m2) addition.

Guardian Building Products

Liberty Building Systems

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