Every Crown building is engineered to comply with regional building codes, wind load and snow load requirements.

All our buildings are designed per your local code down to your local zip code and will not be fabricated unless they meet every local code requirement. Including engineer stamped drawings if requested.

Yes, Anthem Steel buildings are engineered to meet or exceed all U.S. building codes, including the high wind codes of Dade and Broward counties in Florida. In addition we meet the Canadian and German welding standards.

Answer: With standard 2"x4" rafters the snow load is 30lbs. With optional 2"x6" rafters the snow load is increased to 50lbs. The wind load with standard 25 year asphalt shingles is 60 mph, with 30 year shingles - 90 mph, and metal roof - 110 mph.

This answer varies a great deal all across the United States. One way to get a better idea of what these requirements are is to click here to enter your dealer's or factory-direct rep's eBuildings pricing website. Each eBuilding is displayed at the known minimum snow and wind loads (defaulted to "code" type buildings) for the zipcode you enter! Otherwise, it's best to consult with your local Lester dealer or factory-direct representative to determine the load requirements for your specific area.

While no specific load ratings are available, this style of dome roof has been manufactured for more than 50 years. Hundreds of domes have been installed in heavy snow country, such as upper Minnesota and Quebec. In high wind areas, we recommend and have available inconspicuous wind reinforcing rings.

We could. However, because our buildings are designed to meet the most current nationally recognized building codes, it is rarely an issue.

This will vary. Please contact us for any special requirements you may have. With most of our products we are able to meet any wind or snow loads required.

Call us with your Assessor's Parcel Number and we can look this up for you. (If you don't know your APN, visit our online Interactive GIS service.) A County-wide Snow Load Table is also available HERE.

Absolutely. When you work with your building specialist and provide him with this detail he will be able to take this into account as he develops your building price.

Yes, with the exception of our 4 foot, 4/6” and 5-foot diameter stairs, whose treads are not large enough for 26” between the handrail and center column as required by national codes. All our other standard diameters are set up to meet national building codes. For example, as well as having at least 26” clearance, all our stairs are designed to have at least 6’6” of headroom and the balusters are less than 4” apart; the rise is less than 9.

There are four design loads in Larimer County. For elevations under 7000 feet the ground snow load is 30 pounds per square foot (psf). Elevations from 7001 feet to 7999 feet the ground snow is 40 psf. From 8000 feet to 8999 feet the ground snow is 50 psf. For elevations 9000 feet and over the ground snow load is 70 psf. The minimum basic wind speed is 100 mph (3 second gust) and exposure "C" will be assumed. Frost depth for this region is assumed to be 30 inches minimum.

Yes, if the building is ordered correctly. It is ultimately your responsibility to verify your local code requirements to insure that the order documents contain current and correct design requirements. Zoning issues are your responsibility. We supply engineer certification on every building for the state in which the building is to be erected.

Yes! You can change the type of any proposed exterior finish. Those that are featured on the homes in our magazine and on our website are suggestions only. Many of Home Planner's customization service's customers choose to do so, whether for economical reasons or simply for personal preference. Note: There are some structural changes involved when converting from brick to vinyl and vice-versa.

Stone Mountain Cabins home plans were each designed in accordance with the home building codes in effect in the designer's area at the time the plan was created and all national building standards. To ensure that each home is in compliance with the local building codes applicable to the area where the home is to be built, it is the customer's responsibility to enlist qualified professionals to make the necessary changes.

Yes. IB Panels has met all the criteria of the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO). The customer should check with their local building department to see if additional information is required.

Each state, city and subdivision have their own set of codes and regulations that they have determined work best for their area. As stock plans are sold throughout the country, they meet national codes. However, you will need to take the plans to a local architect or engineer to determine if the plans will meet local codes. You may want to consider our modification services.

A: Meets or Exceeds I C B O (International Conference of Building Officials), U B C (uniform Building Code), National Glass Code, California State Housing code, a-Rated Dual Glass, UL ( Underwriter Laboratories), C M B S O A approved Security Windows and has A A M A approval on Windows & Doors