Campsite Building

Customer Journey with the Taylor Family in Blue Eye, Missouri

A motorhome parked inside a partially constructed metal-roofed building. The building has unfinished walls with visible wooden and metal framework. PVC pipes protrude from the ground around the vehicle, suggesting ongoing construction work.

“We didn’t go about our build the traditional way. After we installed the roof, our family lived in the camper and I hauled water throughout the building process.”

~Rody
A flatbed truck carrying long metal beams and materials parked on a gravel lot outside an industrial building. A person wearing jeans and a jacket is standing nearby under a clear blue sky.

Trenching For Rural Utilities

A freshly dug trench cuts through a forested area with trees lining both sides. Piles of excavated earth sit along the trench. The area is wooded with sparse leaf cover on the ground. A small section of a dirt road is visible in the background.

“We had to trench a long way to get to the main road from our 20 acre parcel in rural Taney County. We also had to blast through some rock.”

~Rody

Pier Foundation System

A yellow cement truck is parked on a dirt ground with trees in the background. A construction worker is managing the cement pouring into foundation blocks on a building site. Fallen leaves are scattered around.

“Based on our soil conditions with a 6-8 foot drop off, we did not use compacted fill. We decided it would be best to build a piered foundation with sandfill.”

~Rody
A construction worker guides wet concrete from a rotating cement mixer truck into a cylindrical mold on a dirt construction site surrounded by trees. The sky is overcast, and wooden frames are placed around the area.

Concrete Piers

Concrete piers are pressed into the earth until they hit bedrock, which holds the structure rather than the soil. Pier systems create a very stable foundation, and is preferable in this particular situation.

Setting Columns & Trusses

Worldwide’s steel trusses are jointed to the columns with large bolts that can resist both vertical and horizontal movement for the most sturdy frame available on the market.

Secondary Framing

A partially constructed greenhouse with a metal frame structure against a vivid sunset. Sunlight peeks through the roof beams, casting shadows on the bare ground. Leafless trees are visible in the background.

Once you have your columns and trusses set, you can begin the secondary framing of the roof and sidewalls. The Taylors chose to use metal as the material for their girts and purlins instead of wood, making it an all steel and metal building.

Backfilling with Sand

Fill sand is recommended if your project requires backfill material. Often times, sand is used as a base for concrete and as backfill around septic tanks.

Construction site with metal framework of a building in progress. Two workers are elevated on a lift, working on the structure. The ground is covered in gravel, and rebar rods are protruding from the surface. Trees and a cloudy sky are in the background.

Sheet Metal Roofing

Rody chose to apply blanket insulation underneath the sheet metal on top of the trusses at the same time as they were installing the roof. 

Heated Concrete

Floor heating systems, or radiant heating systems can be installed in many types of flooring including concrete, and under wood flooring and tile.

Customizations

“We wanted a roof top deck, a glass roll up door in the lower level, wood wall paneling, exposed airducts, large custom windows and rustic tin for the ceiling. We framed the lower level mezzanine posts with stone. We also stamped and stained our concrete for a unique flooring design.”

~Rody
A modern, spacious interior with concrete flooring, a stone column, and a wooden staircase on the left. Large windows and glass doors on the right provide natural light. Workshop tools are scattered on the floor near the staircase.

Weekend Getaway Home

“Nothing about our lake house is traditional. We pretty much customized everything the way we wanted and it turned out to be the perfect weekend getaway for our family and friends.”

~Rody
A white modern building with a slanted metal roof, surrounded by greenery. The structure has multiple windows and an industrial vehicle is visible to the left. Trees and a blue sky with clouds are in the background.

Our building design experts are available to answer any questions you may have about your building project. Call us at 800-825-0316 or contact us for more information.

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