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When shopping around for a steel building, whether it be for a barn or garage, you should know the terms and words used in the industry. An educated consumer is rarely taken advantage of.   

We have put together this glossary in hopes of educating you the consumer.
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UH Crane A multi-rail, underhung, material handling system, manually or electrically operated.
UHE Crane An electrically operated UH Crane.
UL Rating Underwriters Laboratories certification rating.
Underlayment Asphalt saturated felt beneath roofing to provide additional protection for the deck.
Uniform Load Loads that cover all or part of a beam and throughout the portion covered, the amount of load per unit of length is the same.
Uplift Wind load on a building which causes a load in the upward direction.

 

 



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