Prefabricated Steel Pub & Restaurant in Thornton, Colorado

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When an entrepreneur in Thornton, Colorado, needed a building to house his new family-friendly neighborhood pub and hangout, he tasked Sunward Steel Buildings with bringing his vision to life. Sunward stepped up, sending the pre-engineered metal building kit that now serves as Thornton’s Billy Birch Pub & Yard to the north-central Colorado community in May of 2024.

Insulated, attractive and custom-designed to meet the owner’s needs, the metal restaurant building spans 5,700 square feet and has an outdoor yard and beer garden where guests can kick back in the sun and enjoy a cold drink. A large overhang creates covered outdoor space guests can sit under in the event of rain or snow, and high R-value insulation systems in the roof and walls keep customers comfortable and energy bills low during all four Colorado seasons.

The pub’s striking exterior is a prime example of the strength and beauty of modern steel construction, boasting Rustic Red paint paired with Black architectural trim and wainscoting. A pergola over the main entrance makes a strong first impression, enhancing the business’s curb appeal, and it also provides shade for guests awaiting a table inside. Gutters and downspouts protect the restaurant’s roof, outside walls and foundation against moisture, helping prevent water damage while extending the building’s lifespan.

Economical, sustainable and flexible in the event that a business’s needs change in the future, pre-engineered steel commercial buildings are also easy to customize to match a business’s brand identity, making them a smart investment for owners of restaurants, retail stores or other commercial enterprises.

Building Specifications

Standing 57’x100’x14’ and featuring a 4:12 roof pitch, this custom metal commercial building has three large windows that allow plenty of natural light inside. There are two 8’x6’2” wall openings that make it easy for guests to move seamlessly between the inside restaurant and the outside yard and beer garden, and the following entry points provide convenient access from the parking lot and patio:

  • (2) 8’x10’ overhead doors
  • (2) 6’2”x8’9” overhead doors
  • (3) 3’4”x7’2” walk doors
  • (1) 6’x10’ walk door
  • (2) 4’4”x7’2” walk doors

Multi-layer Energy Saver insulation systems in the steel restaurant’s roof and walls boost comfort, reduce heating and cooling bills, and guard against condensation and moisture, with the roof housing an R-41 White Energy Saver insulation system, and the walls, an R-35 White multi-layer Energy Saver system.

A 30-psf snow load and a 115-mph wind speed rating ensure compliance with local building codes, and they also boost durability with respect or the climate of Thornton and the surrounding area.

Blending beauty, durability and versatility, the Billy Birch Pub & Yard exemplifies the very best of contemporary steel construction, with the building giving the business a safe, low-maintenance place to call home for years to come.

A fast-growing city in Adams County, Thornton is part of central Colorado’s Denver – Aurora – Lakewood metropolitan area. It lies about 12 miles north of Denver and about 55 miles south of Fort Collins.

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