by Tower Steel Buildings | Feb 10, 2026 | Climate Loads & Environmental Design
Frost depth is one of the most misunderstood factors in steel building design, yet it plays a critical role in long-term performance across Canada. Unlike visible loads such as snow or wind, frost action occurs below grade, often out of sight, until it causes...
by Tower Steel Buildings | Feb 3, 2026 | Climate Loads & Environmental Design
Designing steel buildings in Northern Ontario is not simply a colder version of building elsewhere in the province. The region presents a distinct set of structural, logistical, and regulatory challenges that must be addressed early in the design process. Projects...
by Tower Steel Buildings | Jan 22, 2026 | Climate Loads & Environmental Design
Wind is one of the most underestimated forces affecting steel buildings in Southern Ontario and other lake-influenced regions across Canada. Projects located near Lake Ontario or in open, exposed terrain experience wind behaviour that is fundamentally different from...
by Tower Steel Buildings | Jan 14, 2026 | Climate Loads & Environmental Design
Ontario’s climate is not uniform, and that reality directly affects how steel buildings must be designed, engineered, and constructed. A steel building that performs well in Southern Ontario may face serious structural, condensation, or durability issues if the same...
