The main structural elements of any steel building are the main columns, wall girts, and roof purlins. These members make up the “skeleton” of your building by supporting the roof and wall panels, giving structural integrity, and helping to allow for a watertight seal.

Without wind framing members, your building would be at the mercy of wind and seismic forces — allowing the building to sway and flex — ultimately causing a catastrophic failure of the structure.

Typical wind framing consists of an “X” pattern of either cable bracing or rod bracing, depending on your geographical location. These braces are placed every 100’ across the length of your building, on average. Alternatively, they are placed every fourth or fifth bay (depending on if your bays are spaced at 20’ intervals or 25’ intervals) on the walls and roof evenly.