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Big Buildings Direct

Building Success Guide

Contents Building Success Team.....................................4 FAQ’s....................................................................5 Permitting...........................................................9 Land Prep.........................................................17 Scheduling........................................................43 Delivery and Installation................................47 Order Changes.................................................49

From all of us here at Big Buildings, we want to extend our sincerest thank you. We are always excited to see how each customer uses their building for a slightly different purpose. Our favorite part of the process is always seeing the building once it is up and on your property. If you have any questions or concerns through the rest of the process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Building Success Team.

-Big Buildings Direct

Building Success Team When to Contact What We Do We specialize in getting the building of your dreams on your property. As your new main point of contact, we are here to help with any questions or concerns that you may have through the process. As a dedicated point of contact, you can rest assured that we will be here to assist you when needed. Our pride and joy is being able to solve problems and keep the project moving forward. Our goal is for you to have a SUCCESSful building experience.

• Any time you have questions or concerns about the project • After your permit and site work are completed • When you need to know the next step in the process • If you need permitting help • If you need guidance with site work.

• Once the building is delivered and installed

(8 1 3 ) 692-7320 Su cce s s T e a m @ B i g B u i l d i ng sD i rec t.c om

F A Q ’s

FAQ’s Will adding a window or changing my building size slow down the process?

Yes, making a change to the order will restart your timeline. See the “Order Revisions” section for more details.

How long will my install take?

The installation process can vary from building to building. Most buildings can be completed within three days. Larger or more complex buildings can take upwards of a week to install. It is best to check with our Building Success Team or your installers for more detailed information.

When will I be able to get on schedule?

Before scheduling can begin, it is required that your permit has been pulled (if applicable) and your site is ready for installation.

We do not start scheduling before the site is prepared. This is to ensure that we do not arrive on site before it is finished. Check the “Scheduling” section for more details and how to get on schedule.

Do you pull the permit?

The permit is the customer’s responsibility. The local permitting officals will be able to help guide you through the process; although, it is also recommend to read through the “Permitting” section to get more information.

How do I confirm my building order?

After your order has been sent to the installers, you will be recieving a welcome call from our Building Success Team. This will be to go over the next steps in the process and to confirm your information to this point is accurate.

FAQ’s Could I move my building in the future if necessary?

In short, yes. Due to the fact we deliver the building materials on a trailer, it is possible to disassemble and reassemble. If you are making a move to another climate; however, it is advised to check on the local snow and wind loads to ensure that your building will stand up in the new environment.

Can I further customize my building after installation?

Due to the versatility of metal buildings, it is a very easy process to further customize your building. Many customers choose to leave their building pretty bare, but many have also added things such as drywall, cabnitery, bathrooms, etc. Take a look at our YouTube page for videos of what previous customers have done.

Will my building arrive before the installers?

The way we are able to do these building at such a cost effective price is by going on runs with our buildings. We load up about 3-5 buildings on a trailer and drive to your area to install multiple buildings at a time. The installers of the building will be the ones driving the delivery truck, so once your building is on site, so are the installers.

What happens if I need to cancel the building?

If you need to cancel the building order, please reach out to our Building Success Team. You can read through the “Cancellation Policy” section for more information.

If you have any questions, you can feel free to reach out to the Building Success Team at (813) 692-7320, and a representative will be happy to help

Permitting

Permitting Do I Need a Permit?

Determining if you need a permit is a major step in the process.* Some local governments may have different rules depending on what the property is zoned as. It’s very important to give them as much detail about your use and property as you have. Every city and county has different requirements; however, your permit office can give you some preliminary information to determine if you need a permit.

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• Is a permit required for a prefabricated metal building?

• What is the required ground snow load for my address?

• What is the required wind load for my address?

• Are there any square footage constraints due to my parcel size?

• Are there any zoning issues that determine where I can put the building?

• How far from my property line can I build?

• What type of drawings are required?

• Are there any utility lines that could cause issues with placement of the building?

*Permitting is the customer’s responsibility and Big Buildings Direct does not handle building permits.

Permitting How to Prepare a Site Plan • A site plan will be the customer’s responsibility.

A lot of permitting offices will accept an aerial view of your property with an area marked for the building.

A lot of customers have successfully completed their site plan by using Google Earth to take a picture of their property.

• If the building department requires a more detailed site map, a surveyor may have to get involved to complete this step. The permitting office will be able to tell you what is required.

“After a quick phone call with my permit office, I had quite a few questions answered. They told me the size and placement limits, so I know that there won’t be issues down the line. After talking with them, the permit process seems pretty straight foward.”

-Jermey Walker (26x35x11 in Pennsylvania)

Permitting What to Bring to Get a Permit?

Property information (address, property tax #, parcel #, etc.)

The order form stating the exact size and cost of your building Structural plans stamped for your state Renderings of your building Site plan Time and patience

“I walked into the permit office with everything I could think of that would help.

I walked out with a permit about an hour later.”

-Linda Smith (30x40x12 in Tennessee)

Permitting How to Pull a Permit?

1 . T h e f i r s t s t e p i s t o m a k e s u r e y o u h a v e a s k e d y o u r permit office the correct questions. a. See the “questions to ask” section for more information.

2 . T h e s e c o n d s t e p i s t o m a k e s u r e y o u h a v e a l l t h e necessary paperwork.* a. See “What to Bring?” for specific examples.

3 . S o m e b u i l d i n g d e p a r t m e n t s w i l l r e q u i r e y o u to submit everything online, while others will allow you to come in. It is ideal to schedule an appointment with the building department, so you c a n a s k q u e s t i o n s o r a n s w e r q u e s t i o n s e a s i e r.

4 . B e f o r e y o u s u b m i t y o u r p e r m i t , m o s t l o c a l governments will require that you pay a fee. Make sure to have this done when appropriate, so as to not cause delays for the process.

5 . O n c e y o u h a v e s u b m i t t e d y o u r p a p e r w o r k , i t i s a waiting game until they give you an update. Some permit offices can take a while to give you an update. This varies depending on multiple factors.

6 . S u c c e s s , y o u ’ r e a p p r o v e d ! a. If you are not approved, see “common permitting issues” for more help.

Permitting Common Permitting Issues • Drawings

◊ There are a few main types of engineered drawings.

Some permit offices require less common types

of drawings, so be sure to talk with the Building

Success Team if you have any questions or concerns.

• Easements

◊ Every county and city will have different

requirements on how far away from the property line you need to build. To find these out, it is

usually best to give the permit office a call. The requirements can also vary depending on the

size of your property. Be sure to let the building

department know your address, so they can give

you more specific information regarding easements.

Sometimes you can also file for a variance, but that can be a lengthy process. If necessary, we can also change the size of the building to accommodate easements.

Permitting

• Contractor License Number

◊ Some counties will require a

contractor license number from the installers. If you need help getting

this information, you can reach out to our Building Success Team.

• Square footage

◊ Most permit departments have strict rules regarding the size

of the building. There are many factors that can go into this;

such as, size of property, square

footage of existing house, etc. It

is always important to check with the permitting officials to get

the exact specifications. This is

another time that you can file for

a variance or decrease the size of your building if necessary.

“The local governemnt definitely were sticklers on turning everything in according to their process. After talking with them about the order to do things, it was a pretty simple process. Had a few hiccups through the process, but they gave me the permit about two weeks after I initally applied.”

-Ryan Maguire (24x25x10 in California)

Permitting Common HOA Problems • Color ◊ Many HOA’s will require that the building matches the colors of your existing house. This can be done either by picking a color from our color chart that matches well, or getting a light colored building. You can then have a local painter come out afterward to make the building the exact color of the house. Be sure to leave our paint on the building, because it will help protect the building and keep it from rusting. Applying extra layers of paint will only enhance the protection of your new building.

• Material ◊ Some HOA’s require that the accessory building needs to be the same materials as the house. We have worked with clients in the past who ordered the building without the siding on the walls. The customer then has a local contractor come out who can install stucco, faux brick, or even traditional siding. This is not a complex process, but be sure to talk with a contractor to ensure that the work can be completed.

• Size ◊ Some HOA’s may have different size restrictions when compared to the local permitting officials. It is best to check with both the permit office and your HOA to ensure there will be no problems down the line.

Land Prep

Land Prep Understanding Your Building When looking at the diagrams on the following pages, it is important to remember that our dimensions go width by length.* The width end of the building would be the side with the gable end. Saying the “front” of the building can be tricky. Some buildings have the “front” as the width end and other’s have the “front” as the length side. When deciding where to put the slab, it is important to take into account what way you want the building to face.

The base rail is arguably the most important component of your building. It is the piece that will sit on and be anchored to the concrete. As you can see below, the base rail will go around the perimeter of your building, except where there are garage doors.

Understanding how our buildings are constructed will surely lead to a smooth and successful project.

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For example, a 30x50 will have the width be 30’, and the length would be 50’. If you have any questions on this, please be sure to reach out to our Building Success Team.

Land Prep Gable End

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When pouring the concrete pad, it is imperitave to make sure the building will be facing the correct way. This will help make sure that the install process goes smootly, and you will have a buidling that looks great on your property.

Land Prep How to Prepare Le veling the land is one of the m os t i m porta nt s teps . Ma n y p e op le d ec ide whe re t h ey wi l l put the bui l di ng ba s ed o n h o w l e v el the land is. Many c us tom ers l i k e to l a y out s ome st a k e s to s ee how we ll t h e build i ng w i l l f i t i n the des i red a rea .

A l a s er lev el is t he be st w a y to trul y mea s ure the gra d e .

M o st of the t ime yo ur c onc rete c ontra c tor c a n ta k e c a re o f l e v eling the land; ho we ve r, y ou c a n a l s o hi re a n ex c a v a t i n g co mp any if ne c essar y.

Land Prep B e fore p our ing a c onc ret e s l a b, there a re s ev era l thi ng s y o u n e ed to p lan ahe ad o f t im e. Conc rete goi ng down ma rk s a major mile st o ne in t he bui l di ng proc es s a nd y ou w a n t t o m ake sure it is do ne properl y.

A c onveinent be ne fit is t ha t the i ns ta l l ers w i l l i ns ta l l th e an c hors on sit e. Th is mak es i t m uc h ea s i er w hen doi ng t h e co ncrete, be c ause yo u don’t ha v e to worry a bout the a n c h o r s b e i ng exact ly whe re we need them .

Concrete Expansion Anchor Many concrete contractors will ask about where the anchors will need to be. It is important to note that we will not need any pre-drilled holes or anchors in the slab. To make it a simple process, the installers will drill in the anchors once they are on site.

Land Prep Concrete Options T h ere are th re e st yle s of c onc rete pa ds tha t wi l l work w i t h o u r b uild ings. The no t c h ed edge, ov ers i zed s l a b, a nd e x a c t s l a b all accomplish t he go a l of bei ng a s turdy s urf a c e t o b u i ld off of. The no t c h ed edge a nd ex a c t s l a b a re the m o st re c c omended st yles due to the a dded w ea ther protec t i o n .

W h en the n ot c h ed edge or ex a c t s l a b i s us ed, i t wi l l a l l o w u s to s lid e the ext er ior sh ee ti ng ov er the notc h to better se a l y o u r b uild i ng. The ove r siz ed s l a b s ty l e i s a s i m pl e pa d t h a t i s e a s y to p our, so t h at is w hy s ome c us tomer’s l i k e to us e t h a t s t y l e. I f you are n ot c o nfi dent w i th getti ng the di em nsi o n s e x actly cor rec t , t h e o ve r si zed s l a b i s the bes t opti on. N o m atter wha t st yle you c h oos e to us e, i t i s i m peri ta v e t o ch eck with your loc al c odes to gua ra ntee the s l a b wi l l m e e t th e ir req ui re me nt s. If yo u ha v e a ny ques ti ons a bout th e co ncrete, f e el free t o re ac h out to our B ui l di ng Suc c ess Te a m fo r ad d itional assist anc e .

Land Prep Notched Slab

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Exact Base Rail Width + 7”

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Exact Base Rail Length + 7”

Exact Base Rail Length

Exact Base Rail Length + 7”

Weather Protection

Building will be better sealed from the weather due to the overlapping siding

Building will be better sealed from the weather due to the overlapping siding

Water can potentially leak under the base rail, and this is the least protected

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L- Brackets

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L-Brackets will be required on any exact slab. This will ensure the anchors are not on the edge of the pad.

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When deciding what type of concrete pad you will have poured, there is no right or wrong decision. If you decide to go with the oversized slab, there is potential for water to leak under the base rail. This can be remedied by applying silicone around the bottom of the base rail, but in most cases, this is only a temporary fix.

Land Prep Notched Slab Benefits and Quirks • One of the major benefits of the notched slab design is that it will seal your building from exterior weather.

Because we will put the baserail on top of the notch, we can overlap the siding down the notch. This will make it very difficult for inclement weather or critters to get into your new building.

• Another major benefit is that the anchors will not be right on the edge. Because we use expansion anchors, there is a risk of cracking the concrete when too close to an edge. With the extra ledge, the chances of cracking the edge of the concrete are minimized.

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* Vertical Siding is shown in the example, but the same principle will apply to horizontal siding.

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Land Prep Customer Example This is a beautiful example of a well done slab. The customer’s building was a 28x35, so the overall pad dimensions are 28’ 7” x 35’ 7”. The top of the ledge measures the exact dimensions of the building as you can see from the pictures.

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1. Exterior sheeting 2. Leg post 3. 4-6” Center of slab 4 . We l d e d w i r e f a b r i c o r ( W W F ) & fiberglass fibers 5. Base rail 6. Check with your engineered

d r a w i n g s a n d l o c a l p e r m i t officials for correct footer depth 7. Concrete expansion anchor 8. 1.5” Drop down 9. 3.5” Ledge 1 0 . C h e c k y o u r e n g i n e e r e d d r a w i n g s for proper rebar requirements

It is crucial to check with your local building permit officials to find the correct footer depth before pouring the concrete. This will ensure the concrete will hold up to your local weather.

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Land Prep

Building Width

Building Width Plus 7”

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Building Length Plus 7”

Base Rail

Building Length

3.5” Ledge

Top View of Notched Slab

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Ensure the Slab is Square by Checking the Diagonals

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Land Prep Exact Slab Benefits and Quirks • The benefit of the exact slab is that it is a very simple pad to pour. If you are do not want to worry about doing the notched edge correctly, but you still want the maximum weather protection, this is an excellant option.

• With the exact slab, you will need to ensure that you have L-brackets* on your order form. The base rail will sit directly on the edge of the concrete, and we will need a secure spot to anchor the building without running the risk of cracking the edge of the concrete.

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Land Prep Customer Example This is a great example of a properly done slab. The customer’s building was a 26x40. He poured the slab with overall dimensions of 26’ x 40’. The customer plans on filling in with gravel where his doors will be to have a ramp into the building.

* The L-brackets will be an additional charge and are only available in certain

areas. Before pouring your concrete with these specifications, it is important to talk with the Building Success Team to ensure you will be able to order the L-brackets.

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It is crucial to check with your local building permit officials to find the correct footer depth before pouring the concrete. This will ensure the concrete will hold up to your local weather.

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* The L-brackets will be an additional charge and are only available in certain

areas. Before pouring your concrete with these specifications, it is important to talk with the Building Success Team to ensure you will be able to order the L-brackets.

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Land Prep

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Land Prep Oversized Slab Benefits and Quirks • The benefit of the oversized slab is that it is a very simple pad to pour. If you are concerned about not doing the notched edge correctly, this can also be a good option.

• With the oversized slab, you will need to pour the dimensions a little bigger than the building to avoid cracking the edge of the concrete. This means that the ledge has the possibility of collecting water and it can leak under the baserail.

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Land Prep Customer Example This is a great example of a properly done slab. The customer’s building was a 30x40. He poured the slab with overall dimensions of 30’ 7” x 40’ 7”. This customer already has a bit of gravel down where his doors will be to have easy access.

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It is crucial to check with your local building permit officials to find the correct footer depth before pouring the concrete. This will ensure the concrete will hold up to your local weather.

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Land Prep

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Building Length Plus 7”

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Ensure the Slab is Square by Checking the Diagonals

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Scheduling

Scheduling How Scheduling Works Congratulations! Now you are ready for scheduling. This is the easiest part of the process, but many customers can get frustrated.

The way we are able to do these buildings at such a cost effective price is by going on runs. When you are ready, the schedulers will mark your area on a map. Once they have a few buildings in your area, they will start planning their trip. If there are more buidlings ready to get put up than a trailer can hold, buidlings that were ready first are typically prioritized.

They load up anywhere from 3-5 buildings on the trailer to make the run cost effective. Once they have established a run, they will let you know your delivery date a week or two in advance. Because this is a travelling construction project, it is highly dependant on weather. If the crew gets held up by bad weather on a project before yours, it can delay your delivery date.

Scheduling How to Get on Schedule 1. Take some pictures of the building site. a. Be sure to get multiple pictures to show the entire area. It is very beneficial for our installers to see what the site will look like when they arrive.

2. Email or text the pictures to the Building Success Team a. Email: SuccessTeam@BigBuildingsDirect.com b. Text: (813) 692-7320 3. Confirm with the Building Success Team that you are on schedule. a. Some installers require that the customer calls to confirm that you are ready.

It is important to note that scheduling is weather dependent and delivery dates can be moved if the install crew encounters bad weather on a jobsite ahead of your delivery and installation.

Delivery & Installation

Installation Delivery and Installation Congratulations! Delivery and installation is every customer’s favorite part of the process. You can sit back and watch the professionals start the process of putting up your new building.

If you have any questions or concerns during this phase in the process, you can reach out to the Building Success Team. Once your new building is up and on your property, please take a few different pictures and send them to the Building Success Team.

We are always thrilled to see the final product!

Order Changes

Order Changes Order Revisions Any changes that must be made on the building must go through our Building Success Team. You can call, email, or text the team to get the changes made. There is a $150 fee for any changes made to the contract or pricing. If you would like to make a revision, it is best to sleep on it to avoid multiple revision fees.

A revision will restart the process. If you are close to getting on schedule, a revision will push your building back to the beginning of the process. If you need your building in a certain timeframe, it is best to keep the building the same and not get pushed in the line.

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Order Changes Order Holds If a delay happens and you need to put the project on hold, we can honor the pricing for up to six months from the order date. If the delay persists longer than six months, you may be subject to new pricing.

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If you need to put an order on hold or make a revision, it is best to reach out to our Building Success Team. They can be reached via email or text for the fastest response.

Order Changes Cancellation Policy 1. 72-hour Cancellation Policy. The Customer shall have 72 hours from the time an order for a building is made to cancel the purchase in full. If the Customer gives notice of cancellation within said 72-hour cancellation period, then the Customer shall receive a full refund of any deposit paid to Big Buildings Direct, LLC. After said 72-hour cancellation period, the deposit shall become non-refundable except as specifically outlined in this agreement.

2. Cancellation due to Permitting. The Customer is entitled to cancel the order and receive a return of the deposit if after diligent effort, a request for a permit is denied within 90 days of signing. In order to be entitled to a refund of a deposit under this paragraph, a document indicating that a permit application is being denied must be signed by a state, local, or federal government official. Big Buildings Direct, LLC shall have the right to speak to the applicable governmental authority to confirm the denial. The Customer shall provide any authorization necessary for the government to speak directly to Big Buildings Direct, LLC.

Order Changes

3. Other Cancellations. If the Customer is not entitled to cancel an order pursuant to paragraph 1 or paragraph 2, then the Customer will only be entitled to cancel an order only if permitted by the manufacturer of the purchase building. In no case will the Customer be entitled to a return of the deposit unless in compliance with paragraph 1 or paragraph 2.

4. If the customer is not entitled to an order pursuant to paragraph 1,2 or 3; Big Buildings Direct does offer that the customer can request building deposit to be used as a credit on file. Customer will request and confirm to cancel current building project with Big Buildings Direct. I understand that Big Buildings Direct will be turning building deposit from the original order to a credit on file to be used at a later date towards a future building order with same value or higher than original order.

If you need to cancel an order, it is best to reach out to our Building Success Team. They can be reached via email or text for the fastest response.

Order Changes Refund Process Any refunds processed will be to the original form of payment.

We do not make refunds to any form of payment except the one used for the down payment.

Order Changes Refund Timeline Once a cancellation request has been made, it can take up to 45 days to be processed. Once the refund has been made, it can also take your bank 7 business days to process.

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