Why Steel Buildings Are Best for Your Storage Needs

The one thing every homeowner has is stuff – lots and lots of stuff. When you own a house, your stuff tends to accumulate from year to year because, honestly, it doesn’t make much sense to go out and buy a new lawn mower and garden hose each spring and new snow shovels and ice melt each winter. That means, of course, that eventually, you run out of storage space in your garage or your basement and you need to add more storage space to keep all of your stuff. Steel buildings are among the best choices for expanding storage when you need more room.

Why Steel Buildings? Five Great Reasons to Choose Steel Buildings

Affordability

Steel buildings are an affordable choice for storage space. If you choose a steel building kit and do the build yourself, you can put up a steel storage building for considerably less than it would cost to build a wood frame or fiberglass building. If you choose to have your structure erected by a professional contractor, you’ll still save over having a wood building erected by a professional because steel buildings go up much more quickly than wood buildings.

Durability

When you choose a steel building for your storage needs, you can count on your building standing for at least 25 years. Most quality metal buildings come with a 20 to 25-year guarantee. Every steel building is engineered individually to meet the building codes in your area. Steel’s strength and flexibility make it the best choice for regions that see extreme weather. A well-made steel building will stand up to high speed winds and heavy snowfall without buckling.

Low Cost of Ownership

Once your building is set up, you’ll have very little in the way of maintenance costs. Unlike wooden buildings, steel buildings don’t need periodic repainting. They’re not prone to mold, mildew or insect infestation, and most have corrosion proof coatings to help them resist rust and weather corrosion. And because steel buildings are fire resistant and safer in general, you’ll usually spend far less on insurance than you would to insure a new wood or concrete building on your premises.

Environmentally Friendly

Yes, steel is an ecologically sound choice for a storage building. Most steel buildings are made with 100 percent recycled U.S. steel, so you’re not pulling resources from the earth for your storage needs. A properly insulated steel building is easier and less expensive to heat and cool, and if you should decide that you no longer want the building, you can simply disassemble it and sell it to someone else instead of sending it to the landfill.

Appearance

Today’s steel buildings come in a wide variety of style and color choices, so it’s easy to choose a metal building that compliments your property and increases your property value rather than becoming an eyesore.

If your collection of stuff has outgrown your garage or basement, consider one of the many styles of steel buildings for your storage needs. They’re more affordable, attractive and greener than most traditional types of structures.