Do Frogs Have Hair?

While that question may leave more than a few people scratching their heads, golf enthusiasts know that “frog hair” is the short grass that separates the putting green from the rough or fairway. But in Williamsville, NY, the Frog Hair Grille and Golf is a hopping meeting spot, with folks stopping by to enjoy casual dining and fun sports entertainment.

While patrons like the excellent food, atmosphere, state-of-the-art golf simulators, 26 HD TV’s, and magnificent outdoor patio, complete with a bar, fire pit, and putting green, Teresa Linenfelser is a big fan of the awning.

“The patio is a huge attraction, and the awning has given us the ability to extend its use,” says Linenfelser, the director of marketing for Frog Hair Grille and Golf.  “People are out there enjoying the outdoor bar even when it’s raining.  We are able to open the patio earlier in the spring and keep it open until late fall.  With our heaters we’ve even been able to hold some winter events on the patio, and for the Buffalo area that’s something that most places can’t offer.”

The awning is made by SteelMaster Buildings, a company headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA that manufactures and sells premium quality pre-engineered arched steel and metal buildings and roofing systems. Both structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing, the SteelMaster Roofing System offers a rare blend of strength, style, and simplicity, giving individuals and companies endless application possibilities. The SteelMaster Roofing System can be designed in widths from 10 to 150 feet and in any length in increments of two feet. As a result of arch technology, the need for bulky beams, trusses, and supports are a thing of the past.

“We were looking to install a permanent steel awning for our outdoor patio and came across SteelMaster’s website (www.steelmasterusa.com),” says Linenfelser. “The SteelMaster sales rep seemed extremely knowledgeable and helpful.  We felt comfortable that they would send us a good high quality product that would meet all safety and building codes and would be easy to install.” After receiving the awning, Linenfelser says that they painted it and made modifications to some of the beams.  Once this was done, they were able to install it in about two days.

SteelMaster’s steel and metal pre-engineered buildings are designed for a broad range of residential and commercial applications including Garages, Workshops, Carports, Agricultural Storage, Metal Barns, Quonsets, Airplane Hangars, RV Storage, Roofing Systems, Storage Buildings, Military Buildings, Commercial Warehousing, and Industrial Storage as well as a wide variety of Custom Building applications including Athletic Facilities, Retail Stores, Churches, Bus Stops, Smoke Shacks, Doggie Dorms, and Correctional Facilities.

SteelMaster buildings are engineered for life and backed with a 30-year warranty from ArcelorMittal Dofasco steel mill. Their pre-fabricated clear span buildings provide 100% usable space, along with ease of construction and hassle-free maintenance. Through common ownership, SteelMaster owns the factory where its buildings are engineered, designed and manufactured which allows the company to set the highest quality standards for Steel Buildings in the industry.

-by Brenda Welch

“The quality and engineering are excellent,” says Linenfelser. “We would absolutely buy a SteelMaster product again.”