The Cost Benefits of Steel Buildings

One of the main reasons for the growing popularity of steel buildings is cost. It costs less to construct a metal building than it does to construct buildings of more traditional materials. In most cases, it will be cheaper to build a steel building, and it will continue to save you money throughout your years of ownership. Whether you’re building a garage, a barn, a storage shed or a large storage facility, you’ll be doing yourself a favor if you choose steel as your construction material.

One of the most important factors in your decision to purchase a prefabricated steel building is the company with whom you do business. Many companies will assign a project manager to work with you and guide you through the decisions you’ll have to make, help you deal with the paperwork and permits required for construction and provide you with certified engineered drawings, anchor bolt drawings and construction plans for your building. Working with a project coordinator gives you a single point of contact with the company, a single source of information and communication to make your life easier.

A pre-fabricated, engineered steel building saves you money in a number of important ways.

• All the pieces of your building are pre-cut and pre-drilled so that it’s ready to assemble when it arrives at your site. That means that your contractor or assembly team don’t have to waste time measuring and drilling holes, saving you time and labor costs at the job site.
• Steel buildings are weather-tight, making them easy to insulate. This reduces your energy costs for heating and cooling appreciably.
• Metal buildings require less maintenance because the outer panels are powder-coated and treated to resist rust, weather and corrosion. They also are pest-resistant and resistant to fading, which means no worries about termite infestations, and no need to repaint every few years.
• Since steel is fire-resistant, your insurance costs will be lower, which could save you money for years to come.
• Because prefabricated steel buildings can be disassembled and reassembled elsewhere, you’ll save money if you choose to relocate. You won’t have to buy another entire building, you’ll just have to dig a new foundation.

In short, steel buildings are a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional construction methods for garages, barns and other industrial and storage uses.