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Warehouse clad in sandwich panels illustrating panel thickness — KHB Steel Hangars & Construction
14/07/2026

How to choose sandwich panel thickness

A practical comparison of 50, 75, 100 and 150 mm by thermal load and running cost — and when thicker is simply waste.

Insulated panel building comparing PIR and rock wool — KHB Steel Hangars & Construction
28/06/2026

PIR or Rockwool? It comes down to one thing

If fire resistance is the governing requirement the answer is settled; if energy saving is, the answer flips.

Hangar roof interior showing where leaks start — KHB Steel Hangars & Construction
09/06/2026

Five mistakes that cause hangar roof leaks

Slopes, screw washers, panel overlaps, joint treatment and rainwater drainage.

Steel structure designed to Saudi Building Code SBC 306 — KHB Steel Hangars & Construction
22/05/2026

What SBC 306 actually means for your project

A plain explanation of the Saudi steel structures code and its effect on cost and approval.

Walkways and turf with an irrigation network in a landscaped garden — KHB Steel Hangars & Construction
03/05/2026

Smart irrigation: how much does it really save?

An approximate calculation of water use before and after switching to sensor-programmed drip.

Fixed steel pergola compared with fabric canopies — KHB Steel Hangars & Construction
18/04/2026

Rigid or tensile shade?

Comparing steel and tensioned fabric structures by lifespan, maintenance cost and wind resistance.

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