Barndominium and Steel Building Engineering Services
ALFA Engineering, LLC provides structural and foundation engineering for barndominiums, steel-frame homes, and metal buildings throughout Texas. Our licensed professional engineers deliver the sealed drawings and calculations needed for permitting, construction, and lender approval.
Scope of Services
- Foundation design for barndominiums and steel-frame buildings on Texas soils
- Structural framing analysis for metal building systems and hybrid steel-and-wood construction
- Wind load calculations for buildings in both inland and coastal Texas regions
- Connection design for steel framing, anchor bolts, and foundation-to-frame interfaces
- Sealed construction drawings suitable for permitting and lender requirements
Typical Deliverables
- PE-sealed foundation plan and details
- Structural framing drawings with connection schedules
- Wind and gravity load calculations
- General structural notes for the building department
- Construction support during framing and foundation installation
Project Types We Support
Residential barndominiums and shop houses
Steel-frame homes and hybrid metal-and-wood residences
Agricultural and livestock buildings with attached living quarters
Pre-engineered metal building conversions
Custom workshop-and-residence combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning a Barndominium or Steel Building?
Contact ALFA Engineering for foundation and structural engineering, or check your property with ALFAP TX for preliminary flood, windstorm, and jurisdiction information.