Five Ways You Save with Steel Buildings

 Steel buildings offer lots of pros, but one of the most convincing advantages for many people is their economy. Steel buildings are less expensive than many other construction options at the start, and the savings just get better as time goes on. If you’re considering a steel building for your property, consider all the ways that choosing a metal building can save you money in the long run.

Lower Construction Costs

Pre-fabricated steel buildings often require little in the way of a foundation. Many smaller steel buildings are designed to have a dirt or gravel floor and only require concrete footings for secure construction, which can be a considerable savings. Steel buildings over 120 square feet require a foundation, but if you work with a foundation engineer who is familiar with the particular type of building you’re constructing, the costs of that foundation can be kept to a minimum.

Lower Assembly Costs

If you choose a steel building kit, you can save a considerable amount on the actual construction by doing much of the work yourself. The pre-cut shapes for steel buildings are easier to assemble than lumber, which means less time and a lower cost, even if you hire a construction crew to do the actual work. The best metal building kits have all the holes pre-drilled and come with easy to understand construction instructions so that you’re not paying for time spent drilling holes and figuring out the assembly instructions.

Lower Finishing Costs

Because many metal buildings arrive already powder-coated with your chosen colors, you don’t have to worry about the cost of paints and exterior finishes. Put it together, and you’re done. Compare that to the cost of priming wood, painting or staining it, or applying a protective weather coat to preserve your wood.

Lower Utilities Costs

Well-constructed steel buildings are weather-tight, unlike many buildings made of other materials. There are no gaps between planks or chinks at corners to admit wind or rain. With even a minimal amount of insulation, you’ll realize significantly lower utility costs than you would with a non-metal building.

Lower Maintenance Costs

Most steel buildings are treated to be rust and corrosion-resistant, and are naturally resistant to pests that damage wood, such as termites. Powder-coated color lasts for decades without fading, so you’ll save the costs of repainting your building every few years as well.

Lower Insurance Costs

Because steel buildings are fire-resistant, you’ll often also realize savings on your property insurance.