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VALOSTAR Frequently Asked Questions

OTHER QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE

  • They are asking for a big deposit
  • They don’t invite you to their workshop.
  • They can’t give you proper references.
  • They don’t offer any guarantee.
  • They don’t specify the material grades that they will use.
  • They are normally cheaper than anyone else. They say they'll beat any quote.

Please get in contact with our office, however, we will require the following from you:

  • Architect drawings or engineer’s drawings and the bill of quantities if you have them.
  • If you do not have any of the above, we can come to your site and do on-site measurements for you.
  • We also offer a range of standard steel structures, please enquire about them! We will guide you for the most cost-effective structural solution.

Choosing from one of our standard structures, you know there are no additional fees or hidden costs. However, we do offer additional services and products which are tailored to your needs. Please contact our sales team for further information. Otherwise, learn more about structure costs here.

  • We have a legal construction agreement that needs to be signed by both parties.
  • A credit application may need to be applied for through Valostar Steel Construction.   
  • We require a 30% deposit of contract value on the placement of the order.
  • We require 60% of the contract value when materials are delivered to the site.
  • The final 10% will be payable on the completion of the project - once you have signed it off.

We will:

  • Verify the sizes on site.
  • Submit final drawings for approval to the client and engineer.
  • Civil work to start. We will set out the building and mark out the foundations. While you are busy with the excavation, the fabrication of the structure will start.
  • We will install foundation bolts which normally takes place within the second week.
  • While concrete is being cured, fabrication is nearing completion and ready for shipment to the site.
  • Material arrives on site, and installation commences.
  • A program would have been discussed with you regarding timeframes.
  • We work closely with a few civil contractors and can bring them on board offering the complete package to the client.
  • We can also help with an architect, fire engineer, electrical engineer, and quantity surveyor to bring the whole package together.
  • Yes, we do. All our structures are built according to the engineer’s design.
  • Should you require the signed-off document there is a small fee payable to the engineer.
  • As a standard, we offer our Valostar Promise which covers 3 years of workmanship.
  • We can offer up to a 10-year guarantee on the paint subject to the Ts & Cs.
  • We can also offer a range of other guarantees should you require them.
  • Please make sure to discuss this with the salesperson.
  • We will set out the building and mark out the foundations.
  • Placing of hold-down bolts.
  • Fully equipped and skilled erection team with a Site Manager.
  • A crane for offloading and lifting materials.
  • Quality inspections during the erection process.
  • Safety inspections during the erection process
  • Final inspection and handover certificate at the end of the project.
  • Data Book that includes all approved drawings (material certificates, welders’ procedures, quality control, paint data sheet, and DFT reports).
  • Engineer’s Certificate (IF QUOTED ON)
  • Our project manager will go through the building with you to make sure you are satisfied.
  • We have a 70-point checklist that he will go through to make sure all the snags are taken care of.
  • Our final invoice will be accompanied by our Valostar Guarantee and the data book for safekeeping.
  • We do not have any hidden costs and will be upfront about any exclusions in the quote.
  • Normally, all civil works including ready mix are excluded and are the client’s responsibility.
  • We can however quote on civil works but it should be requested by the client.

For more information, please also read this blog.

All our buildings are fabricated according to the engineer’s design and signed off.

Yes, you will receive a Valostar Promise (guarantee).

You can if you can reuse the material yourself. Otherwise, it will no longer be cost-effective if we need to remove the old structure, modify, paint, and re-erect the building. The savings will only be around 15%.

Yes, if you are within the municipal area. If you are on a farm or rural area, then you don’t have to. Please read this blog for more info.

The architect appointed can submit drawings for approval.

The architect will give you a guideline if you need to adhere to any special requirements, but if you are storing highly flammable material, the best would be to consult a fire engineer. Valostar will be able to assist with competent fire engineers.

Yes, we can assist with civil work. We work closely with a few credible civil contractors, and we can put the whole package together for you.

Valostar will set out the building and place the foundation bolts to make sure it's done correctly unless stipulated otherwise in the contractual agreement.

Valostar personnel has all the relevant training for working on heights and rigging. We also have a full safety file on site to adhere to health and safety requirements.

Yes, you will be able to, as the complete structure is bolted together on-site with no welding.

 

Should there arise any variations during the construction of your project, we will always first consult and provide a quote for additional costs before proceeding.

Please read this blog for more information on how you can keep the cost down on a construction project. Please read this blog for more information on how you can keep the cost down on a construction project.

Yes, you can. We have different final paint colours and we can provide a 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year guarantee on the paintwork. This however needs to be specified before work commences.

Please read this blog to learn more about the differences between chromadek and galvanized sheeting.

Please read this blog to learn more about thickness differences.

There is a wide range of insulation options but we’ve listed the most popular options below:

  • Alububble single-sided – you can get it in white/black or silver: R-value 1.103.
  • Alububble double-sided – only available in silver: R-value 1.58.
  • Alutherm – available in 50mm to 135mm: R-value 1,25 to 3.38.

We can also offer a more rigid option from Lambdaboard.

Lambdaboard offers an over-purlin/under-purlin installation.  It allows for a more aesthetic finish with great insulation values. It is also available in a white mineral facing, and is paintable if you wish and you can also buy it in tongue & groove.

Most popular options:

  • 40mm: R-value 1.67
  • 50mm: R-value 2.08
  • 60mm: R-value 2.50

A good rule is to allow at least 5% of your floor area as ventilations through means of ventilators or louvers. So, if you have a 1000m2 floor, you need 50m2 of natural ventilation.

A good rule is to allow at least 20% of your floor area as natural light through means of polycarbonate sheeting.  So, if you have a 1000m2 floor, you need 200m2 of natural light.

From final approval, we can normally be on site within 4 weeks, and install around 3 tons per day. A detailed program will be discussed with you showing the complete duration of the project.

Roof leaks normally start at the screws because metal expands and contracts over time. The screw hole becomes slightly bigger, and the washers start to wear off. The best would be to replace the screws and washers, rather than to “pap & lap” or to paint it with rubber paint.

              Things you can do:

  • Check your roof flashings, and make sure it is watertight.
  • When it rains, mark the spots on the floor, so that when the rain stops you can remember the exact spots where the leak was.

Valostar has a construction agreement in place that covers both the client and the company (the contractor), as both parties run the risk. We also have a “cession of deed” that we sign that gives the client surety of material off-site.

The old saying “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is” is still true today.

  • Do your homework when you are comparing prices and make sure you understand what you are getting as well as what is not included in your order.
  • Read reviews on Google about the company and ask for previous references.
  • Visit their offices and workshop, and preferably one of their sites where they are busy with a job.
  • Ask what quality procedures are in place. This way, you will be able to find out whether you will be getting what you are paying for.

Please read this blog to learn more about things to consider when starting a construction project.

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