Variant

A versatile steel portal frame building for industrial, commercial and warehouse applications.

The Variant is a versatile steel portal frame building that combines straight side walls with a curved roof, creating maximum usable internal space without compromising on structural performance.

Designed for businesses that require flexible, practical accommodation, the Variant is well suited to industrial, commercial and warehouse applications where open floor space and adaptable layouts are essential. Its combination of efficient design and robust steel construction makes it an excellent choice for organisations looking to invest in a long-term building solution.

Whether you’re creating a workshop, expanding warehouse capacity or developing a commercial facility, the Variant can be tailored to meet your exact operational requirements.

Why choose the Variant?

The Variant has been designed to maximise usable internal space while providing the flexibility to accommodate a wide range of business requirements.

Straight walls for greater usable space

Unlike fully curved buildings, the Variant features straight side walls, making it easier to maximise floor area, install racking systems and position equipment around the perimeter of the building.

Curved roof for structural performance

The curved roof profile provides excellent strength while creating a spacious internal environment with an attractive appearance.

Flexible configurations

Available in a range of widths, lengths and heights, the Variant can be configured to suit everything from compact workshops to larger warehouse facilities.

Easy to customise

Choose from a wide range of optional features including roller shutter doors, personnel doors, rooflights, windows, insulation and external colour finishes.

Suitable for a wide range of industries

The Variant is a popular choice for industrial, commercial, warehouse and educational applications where adaptable space is required.

Designed for long-term value

Manufactured using durable steel construction, the Variant provides a dependable building solution designed to support your business for years to come.

Typical applications

The Variant is one of our most adaptable building systems and is suitable for a wide range of sectors.

  • Industrial workshops
  • Commercial buildings
  • Warehouse and storage
  • Vehicle storage
  • Educational facilities
  • Padel/sport courts

 

Built around your requirements

Every project is different, which is why every Variant building can be configured to suit your operational needs.

Typical building dimensions:

Width: 5.5m-20m

Length: Unlimited

Height: 3m-9m+

If your project requires larger dimensions or a bespoke layout, our team can work with you to develop a solution tailored to your requirements.

Optional features

  • Roller shutter doors
  • Personnel access doors
  • Insulated wall and roof systems
  • Rooflights
  • Windows
  • Multi-span configurations
  • Internal office accommodation
  • Welfare facilities
  • Additional access bays
  • External colour options

Key specifications

  • Straight wall steel portal frame construction
  • Curved roof profile
  • Steel purlins and steel cladding
  • Clear-span internal layout
  • Snow load options up to 325kg/m²
  • Multiple standard building widths available
  • Bespoke configurations available
  • Multi-span options available

Is the Variant the right building for you?

The Variant is an excellent choice for organisations looking to maximise internal floor space while maintaining a flexible, adaptable building layout.

Its straight wall design makes it particularly well suited to businesses that require efficient storage, workshop layouts or operational facilities where every square metre matters.

If you’re looking for a steel building that combines practicality, flexibility and long-term performance, the Variant offers an excellent solution.

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Design your Variant building

Our online configurator makes it easy to begin designing a building that meets your exact requirements.

Select your preferred dimensions, choose optional features and submit your enquiry directly to our team.

Whether you’re planning a new workshop, warehouse or commercial facility, we’re here to help you create the right solution.









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    FAQs

    The Variant is ideal for industrial workshops, commercial buildings, warehouse facilities, vehicle storage and operational accommodation where maximum internal floor space is important.

    The Variant is available in widths from 5.5m to 20m, with typical lengths ranging from 5m to over 100m and heights from 3m to over 9m. Bespoke configurations are also available.

    Straight side walls maximise usable floor space, making it easier to install storage systems, position equipment and create efficient internal layouts.

    Yes. The Variant can be configured with roller shutter doors, personnel doors, windows, rooflights, insulated cladding and a range of other optional features.

    Absolutely. The Variant is a popular choice for warehouse buildings thanks to its spacious interior and adaptable layout.

    Yes. Wernick Portal Frames supplies and installs Variant steel portal frame buildings across the UK.