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Ever been to The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, VA? They exist to connect people to the world’s waters, because through those waters and through our shared maritime heritage, we are connected to one another. The organization was chartered way back in 1930, and they’ve been advancing nautical topics and appreciation for nautical history for nearly a century! In fact, the U.S. Congress has designated The Mariners’ Museum…

Tough Building Needs Call for Tough Building Materials Looking for a sturdy, reliable outdoor building solution? Don’t settle for any old stick build or pole barn. Choose metal buildings instead! What makes a steel-framed structure better? Pretty much everything you can think of. Galvanized steel tubing is really a perfect framing material. It’s strong, durable, relatively lightweight, and not susceptible to moisture, fire, or pests. And steel doesn’t rot, shrink,…

Steel Really Is a Fantastic Construction Material You’re probably already considering the possibility of adding metal storage buildings, metal sheds, metal garages, or some other steel structure to your property. Otherwise, you probably wouldn’t have clicked on this page to begin with. So, first of all, congratulations on being a progressive thinker and a smart shopper!   While many people may just settle for choosing a wood-framed building by default,…

Planning for Your New Home? How Exciting! Got some land set aside for putting in your new homeplace? If so, that’s a great position to be in, and now you’re ready for the fun part – designing the home of your dreams! But unless you’re blessed with unlimited funds, then you also need to find a place where your dreams for a new home can line up with your real-world…

Planning for a New Commercial Metal Building? Good Call! If you’re in the market for a commercial metal building, you’re in good company. Commercial metal buildings are widely used by retailers, wholesalers, and businesses of all types, as well as for various agricultural and industrial applications. And individual homeowners who need a big backyard building really like commercial metal buildings, too. But one question that comes up a lot is…