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40×80×18 Steel Warehouse Building Kit – Clear-Span Storage Facility
The 40×80×18 Steel Warehouse Building Kit is a prefabricated clear-span metal structure designed to create organized enclosed commercial storage space. Built with CSA A660 certified structural steel components and fabricated under CWB certification to CSA W47.1, this physical building kit includes 26-gauge Canadian steel wall and roof panels along with printed structural and foundation drawings for permitting reference. The 40-foot clear-span width and 18-foot wall height provide efficient interior clearance for pallet storage, racking systems, and material handling equipment within a moderate commercial footprint.
Product Overview
The 40×80×18 warehouse configuration provides 3,200 square feet of enclosed clear-span floor area within a structured commercial format. With 18 feet of wall clearance and an 80-foot building depth, this size supports organized pallet layouts, aisle circulation, and structured inventory containment without transitioning into large industrial distribution scale.
As a clear-span steel warehouse building kit, this configuration supports organized commercial storage within a single uninterrupted structural span.
Best for: Businesses requiring structured pallet storage and vertical clearance within a moderate commercial footprint.
Frequently evaluated for light distribution centres, contractor supply storage, and regional inventory hubs.
All items supplied are tangible components delivered as part of the steel building kit.
Quick Answers
- Product type: Physical prefabricated steel building kit
- Shipping method: Freight delivery
- Installation included: No
- Drawings included: Yes (printed documentation for permitting/reference)
- Best for: Compact commercial warehouse storage applications
Structural Components & Materials
This prefabricated warehouse kit includes:
- CSA A660 certified structural steel components
- Fabrication performed under CWB certification to CSA W47.1
- Clear-span rigid steel I-beam framing system
- 26-gauge Canadian-made steel wall and roof panels
- Secondary framing including purlins, girts, bracing, and connection hardware
Printed structural and foundation drawings are included as part of the physical kit documentation for general permitting reference purposes. Documentation references general Canadian snow and wind load considerations commonly associated with this product type.
Final structural design criteria are determined at the time of order based on project location and applicable building code requirements.
Size-Specific Performance Advantage
The 40-foot clear-span width eliminates interior columns, allowing full-width racking rows and unobstructed forklift circulation. The 80-foot building length supports organized aisle layouts and structured inventory flow without increasing site width requirements.
The 18-foot wall height allows vertical pallet stacking and potential mezzanine integration subject to project-specific structural review.
Compared to wider 50-foot or 60-foot warehouse configurations, the 40×80 format prioritizes footprint efficiency and cost control while maintaining substantial enclosed storage capacity.
Design Trade-Offs and Layout Priorities
This size represents a balance between vertical storage capability and moderate site demand. It is commonly selected where structured pallet layouts and organized aisle spacing are prioritized over high-volume distribution throughput.
For facilities requiring large dock arrays, extensive staging zones, or automated storage systems, wider or longer warehouse configurations may provide expanded interior flexibility.
When Not to Choose This Size
This configuration may not be suitable where cross-docking layouts, high-bay racking systems, or multi-dock logistics operations are required.
Businesses anticipating large-scale industrial throughput should evaluate larger warehouse footprints.
Common Warehouse Applications
Typical use cases include:
- Palletized inventory storage
- Distribution staging space
- Bulk material containment
- Enclosed equipment storage
- Commercial goods warehousing
- Regional inventory hubs
Technical Specifications
Width: 40 feet
Length: 80 feet
Height: 18 feet
Floor Area: 3,200 square feet
Frame Type: Clear-span rigid steel I-beam system
Roof Style: Low-slope steel roof system
Panel Thickness: 26-gauge Canadian steel
Certifications: CSA A660 steel components, CWB-certified fabrication to CSA W47.1
What’s Included
- Primary rigid steel frames
- Secondary framing (purlins, girts, bracing)
- Steel wall panels
- Steel roof panels
- Connection plates, clips, and angles
- Fasteners and trim components
- Downspouts and elbows
- Printed structural and foundation drawings
Doors, insulation systems, foundations, loading docks, interior racking, and build-outs are sold separately.
Product Scope Notice
This product is a physical prefabricated steel building kit shipped by freight.
No installation, construction, engineering consulting, or labor services are sold or provided.
Ownership of all physical components transfers to the buyer upon shipment.
Canadian Performance Summary
The 40×80×18 warehouse kit provides enclosed commercial storage capacity supported by CSA-certified structural components and documentation referencing general Canadian snow and wind load considerations. The clear-span configuration maintains consistent interior clearance suitable for structured commercial storage across Canadian regions.
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