FAQs Archive - Kodiak Steel Buildings

Q: What foundation thickness is required to install my building?

Typically, you will need a 4” or 6” slab to install your Kodiak steel building correctly. The foundation thickness will depend on the type of building, climate, and soil conditions. For example, if you live in the Southern half of the US, foundations tend to be 4 inches, which in Northern climates, the thickness can exceed 8 inches. You may also be able to install via a concrete pier system (one footer per column). All foundation requirements are to be determined by your engineered concrete drawings and will be based on the final size, weight, and design of your building. Concrete drawings and anchor bolts are included with the HyperSteel building system . If you are building with red iron steel - foundation drawings and anchor bolts are to be supplied by a local engineer.

Q: What equipment do I need to unload my steel building?

The type of equipment will depend on the size of you building. A forklift, boom truck, skid steer, or spreader bar with a lifting capacity of 2000 LBS is ideal We limit our bundle weights to a maximum of 3000 lbs. The bundles can also be broken down into smaller loads if necessary. A tele-handler can be used to help with the frame and building panel installation. Visit our Building Assembly page to see how it all comes together.

Q: What locations do you ship to?

We ship to all 48 states (Alaska excluded), and across all provinces of Canada . If you are in a location outside of these areas, we can also arrange to ship to the closest port/drop off point and you can arrange third party shipping or transportation to your build site.

Q: Do you offer financing plans?

We do not offer financing plans. This is best handled by your local bank, lender, or other private source. We do have a flexible deposit process (see next question) to break up building payments and timing to allow for an easier payment schedule.

Q: What forms of payment do you accept?

We have a variety of payment options to suit what works best for you . Invoices are sent to you via email, and can be paid easily online via Bank/wire transfer or credit card. We also accept cash or cheque if paying in person at a Kodiak office.

Q: Is there a warranty included with my Red Iron building?

Your Red Iron (i-beam) building comes backed with a 25 or 40 year warranty on the panel paint, ensuring lifetime performance and a steel building that looks like new year after year. Panels are available in over 20+ colors for the roof, wall, and trim. To browse our selection of building colors, head over to our Color Choices page.