Caribbean Structural Systems

02/13/2022

If you have a metal building or structural steel project coming up, we’d be happy to provide an estimate. Comment below or send an email to [email protected]!

10/14/2021

Metal buildings are efficient, easy to erect structures - but they don't always look good! To add some architectural pop, developers turn to the cladding. There has never been more choice in the cladding sector than today and it is expanding yearly. This video illustrates what a "Rain Screen" is and how it can transform your masonry or steel building.

Keep in mind that rain screens are NOT STRUCTURAL. If the metal building is the "Skeleton" this is (literally) akin to adding a "Rain Jacket" for your building.

Let's talk cladding! We're happy to answer any questions about rain screens and their performance with hurricanes, other options, structural aesthetic panels. Comment below!

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05/18/2021

"To All Our Valued Customers..."

No good letter ever starts with those four words but lately we've been seeing them on more letters than we'd like! These are just a few of the examples we've been receiving weekly...

There's no denying it now, we are in a severe steel shortage and the effects are rippling out across the industry.

The obvious reaction to this industry induced heartburn is "Why?". No-one can say for certain but have a few opinions of our own.

If you have a project coming up and would like to discuss these disruptions further, feel free to give us a call - 954-796-8076 or shoot us an email, [email protected].

In the meantime, we will continue to keep our customers informed as the information is relayed to us.

04/27/2021

UPDATE: After 14 months the fully inoculated Caribbean Structural Systems team is officially back in the field!

Our first stop was to assist the power company of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

What’s the difference between us and those other guys you see on the internet? You’re looking at it! We meet our customers where they are, on their job sites, to assist in all facets of steel and metal building construction.

Now that we’re back on the road, let us know in the comments where we should head next! 🌎

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03/31/2021

🎶🏀 They’re playing basketball, we love that basketball 🏀🎶
..and basketball gymnasiums love pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs)! Specifically, the clear spans in a PEMB allow for maximum flexibility for any number of athletic and cultural activities.

This particular project is for the local Catholic school in Key West, FL USA. On the exterior, it features a navy blue wainscot with white panels above. For a sleek look, the purchaser opted to paint the frames navy blue and the purlins and girts white to match.

‼️Bonus tip: don’t neglect insulation! Recreational buildings are big, tall, and have a lot of air to condition. In addition, the climate is hot and the electricity is often expensive throughout the Caribbean. CSS is happy to provide recommendations on how to properly insulate your next community or recreational building to keep operation costs within budget during the lifespan of the building.

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03/18/2021

In 2011, CSS was brought in to supply the metal building for Solomon's Fresh Markets, a supermarket in the Bahamas. Pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) are a great option for large retail such as grocery stores. A PEMB’s steel rafters can span farther distances than other types of roof systems allowing for less interior columns and more flexibility for the building operator.

Why are they called Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings? The name comes from the amount of engineering done well ahead of construction. While this expedites the construction schedule, it limits a contractor’s ability to fix mistakes in the field. With that in mind, CSS made several trips to the Bahamas during design and construction to ensure this project would be a success! 🇧🇸

03/10/2021

When a large Caymanian 🥂spirits🥂 distributor approached us about new air conditioned warehouse for their product, we jumped into action. With electricity prices high on the island, a well insulated and thermally efficient building was key. This building has insulated metal panels, an open-web steel joist mezzanine, and hot dip galvanized structural steel for long-lasting piece of mind. Cheers! 🍾 🇰🇾

03/10/2021

Smooth sailing during er****on of another successful pre-engineered metal building 🇯🇲

03/10/2021

“Make them like normal stairs... except suspended from the roof... with cables”. No project is too complicated; we’ll find a way to get it done! 🇩🇴