STEEL
SPECIFICATIONS
Norseman Structures uses high
quality galvanized steel framework
as a standard in all building designs.
Heavy gauge steel ensures buildings
are safe, meet building codes and
are built to last, providing customers
with premium product unmatched
in the industry. In addition to the
use of heavy gauge steel, Norseman
uses larger diameter roof purlins and
heavy cables to resist fabric tension
loads and provide stability bracing
for roof trusses.
Steel Framework
Norseman Structures products are designed to meet
regulatory standards, following yield strengths specified by
the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), instead
of steel strengths advertised by suppliers. Materials are
selected to adhere to product design and are manufactured
in a quality-controlled environment to meet all mandatory
building requirements.
Quality Certifications*
CSA A660-10
(manufacturers of steel building systems)
Canadian Welding Bureau
(fusion welding of steel) CSA/W 47.1, W59
Based on steel requirements and manufacturing techniques
for individual product lines, Norseman Structures utilizes two
different galvanizing processes; in-line galvanizing and hot
dip galvanizing.
American Welding Society
(welding fabricator) AWS/B5.17
*
Steel product meets ASTM A500 and CSA G40.21 Standards.
The heavy-duty in-line galvanized steel is triple coated,
starting with a thick layer of protective molten zinc.
A conversion coating bath provides another layer of corrosion
protection, followed by a clear organic coating to seal
the steel surface and provide a smooth finish. The interior
of the steel tube is then painted with zinc-enriched paint.
All welds are sandblasted and finished with a molten zinc
corrosion protection process, ensuring the weld zone is fully
restored to the service life of the original, galvanized finish.
The in-line galvanizing process provides a finished product with
exceptional mechanical and corrosion resistant properties.
Norseman Structures’ hot dipped galvanized steel
components are manufactured from black steel, fabricated
into building trusses. The trusses are dipped in a series of acid
bathes to remove flux, dirt, oils and foreign materials before
being dipped into hot moltzen zinc, coating the product
inside and outside of the tubing. This galvanizing process
creates a product highly resistant to corrosion and virtually
maintenance free.
Quality assurance programs are documented in the Quality
System and Welding Quality Control manuals. All employees
are trained in quality systems and all training and personnel
qualifications are tracked and recorded.
The Norseman Structures manufacturing facility is certified
to manufacture pre-engineered buildings by the “American
Welding Society”, the “Canadian Welding Bureau” and the
global “Standard Welding Quality Requirements”.
14ga
7ga
Steel Gauge Comparison
STEEL
SPECIFICATIONS
Truss
Chord
Classification Width Diameter Gauge
Truss
Tube
Shape
Truss
Depth
Web
Diameter
Web
Gauge
Web
Steel
Shape
Series
Model
H-Series
H-Series
H-Series
H-Series
H-Series
H320
H400
H420
H500
H720
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
32'
40'
42'
50'
72'
2.375''
2.375''
2.375''
2.375''
2.875''
12
12
12
12
12
12''
12''
12''
12''
24''
1''
1''
1''
1''
1''
14
14
14
14
14
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
T-Series
T-Series
T-Series
T-Series
T-Series
T400
T500
T600
T700
T800
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
40'
50'
60'
70'
80'
3''
3''
3''
3''
3''
7
7
7
7
7
32''
32''
32''
32''
32''
2''
2''
2''
2''
2''
12
12
12
12
12
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
F-Series
F-Series
F-Series
F-Series
F-Series
F-Series
F-Series
F700
F800
F900
F1000
F1100
F1200
F1300
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
70'
80'
90'
100'
110'
120'
130'
4'' x 4''
4'' x 4''
4'' x 4''
4'' x 4''
4'' x 4''
4'' x 4''
4'' x 4''
0.188''
0.188''
0.188''
0.188''
0.188''
0.188''
0.188''
44''
44''
44''
44''
44''
44''
44''
2.5'' x 2.5''
2.5'' x 2.5''
2.5'' x 2.5''
2.5'' x 2.5''
2.5'' x 2.5''
2.5'' x 2.5''
2.5'' x 2.5''
0.125''
0.125''
0.125''
0.125''
0.125''
0.125''
0.125''
Hot Dip
Hot Dip
Hot Dip
Hot Dip
Hot Dip
Hot Dip
Hot Dip
A-Series
A-Series
A-Series
A-Series
A-Series
A300
A400
A500
A550
A600
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
30'
40'
50'
55'
60'
2.5'' x 2.5''
2.5'' x 2.5''
3'' x 3''
3'' x 3''
3'' x 3''
12
12
12
12
10
24'
24'
24'
24'
24'
1''
1''
1.66''
1.66''
1.66''
14
14
14
14
14
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
QP-Series
QP-Series
QP-Series
QP-Series
QP200
QP220
QP260
QP300
Utility
Utility
Utility
Utility
20'
22'
26'
30'
2.375''
2.375''
2.375''
2.375''
14
14
14
14
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
QC-Series
QC-Series
QC-Series
QC-Series
QC-Series
QC180
QC250
QC300
QC380
QC420
Utility
Utility
Utility
Utility
Utility
18'
25'
30'
38'
42'
2''
2''
2''
2''
2''
14
14
14
14
14
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
QG-Series QG180
QG-Series QG260
QG-Series QG260HC
Utility
Utility
Utility
18'
26'
26'
2.375''
2.375''
2.875''
12
12
12
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
QL-Series
QL-Series
QL-Series
QL-Series
QL-Series
QL-Series
QL-Series
Utility
Utility
Utility
Utility
Utility
Utility
Utility
32'
40'
42'
50'
65'
70'
72'
2.375''
2.375''
2.375''
2.375''
2.875''
2.875''
2.875''
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
12''
12''
12''
12''
24''
24''
24''
1''
1''
1''
1''
1''
1''
1''
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
QL320
QL400
QL420
QL500
QL650
QL700
QL720
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Coating
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv
Pre-Galv