Flex Frame System offers Savings and  Many Design Options

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In a nut shell The Flex Frame System  is a less costly alternative to our I-5 TGIC Poly Powder Coated Frame System.
It offers many of the benefits of Modernwash Design while being more economical. The I-5 Frame is meant to be part of the overall design in the models in which it is used. The colorful frame is meant to show on the interior as well as exterior of the structure thus giving a unique look. The Flex Frame System is a galvanized Frame system that is meant to be hidden within the exterior and interior wall systems. The Flex Frame is built for reality and strength but not necessarily beauty. It is still a bolt together system just like the I-5 for  speed of erection and assembly. It also carries a lot of the same values and aesthetics of the I-5 Frame in that it still meets all the tax code benefits as well as code compliance.

Several of our models can be built in a Flex Frame System although there are some differences. The Flex Frame has special trims that we utilize in order to make the color beams and exterior wall cladding accents. There may have to be more support bracing in certain areas of the Flex Frame in order to meet engineering guidelines in some areas of the Country and Canada.

If you choose to use a design that incorporates a Flex Frame System we will help along the way with the certain design concerns and areas that may be different from a standard I-5 look.

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1. Galvanized Frame System meant to be hidden with the interior and exterior wall systems.
2. The Flex Frame is a bolt together system with an exposed bolt design.
3. Decorative trims are used known as Flex trims in order to add color banding and exterior cladding accents.
4. Interior walls and Ceiling are covered with tongue and groove PVC panels.
   
5. The foundation of a Flex frame is typically less costly than a lot of other building systems and is more similar to stick built style structure while adding the benefits of a pre-engineered structure such as fast assembly, tax code benefits, easier city approvals etc.
6. The claddings are essentially the same as all our other model designs. In some instances special cladding maybe used to utilize less interior framing.
7. Adapting many of our model designs to a Flex Frame System can be challenging depending on the engineering constraints in the area of the United States that your are building, however this is no different than any stick built structure. 
8. Using a Flex Frame System can be very beneficial when it comes to cost, however it does have some limitations on structural engineering  but these are no different than a typical structure. In these instances we can incorporate our  I-3 Frame System. The I -3 Frame System utilizes I Beams as well as HSS Tubular Steel that will meet or exceed any required engineering specifications.

In conclusion, the Flex Frame System can be a great choice when cost is a concern but like each building system there are pluses and minuses that must be taken into account when performing the design and overall serviceability of any structure. Modernwash can help you to discern what maybe the best choice for your site and situation, The Flex Frame can be a great asset when adapting to market trends, financial conditions and overall design requirements. The Flex Frame is another tool in the tool box to help you successfully and thrive in an increasingly competitive market.

Small Scale Buildings

The Flex Frame System is great for small scale buildings and in areas where the infrastructure is very costly. The small size and smaller spans are perfect for this frame system. keep this in mind when doing smaller scale buildings.

FLEX FRAME Support

While we are limited in some of the many design choices that are available on the I-5 Buildings, we still have a multitude of options and design choices that can be incorporated into the frame system.

Design

The building above is built with a combination of Flex Frame as well as I-3 components in order to add height support. The combination of both these systems helps to keep costs down while meeting any required engineering specifications..