5 Reasons Steel Buildings Are Right for Your Next Construction Project

When people think of steel buildings, their first thought is usually storage sheds, garages and agricultural barns. While those are among the most popular and best known uses of metal buildings, steel is the ideal construction material for just about any type of structure. Whether your next construction project is a home office, a retail store or a carport, there are many reasons that a metal building is the right choice.

Get Your Building Constructed Fast

No one wants to live with construction debris and detritus for months on end. Steel buildings are designed and engineered by an architect and the pieces manufactured off-site. They arrive at your building site ready to bolt together and erect, cutting your actual construction time to a fraction of the time it takes to put up a traditional building.

Pay Less for You New Building

Pre-engineered steel buildings are lighter and use less material than wood-frame or concrete construction. That generally means that you’ll need less of a foundation – most smaller steel buildings can be built on a slab foundation or bolted to pier footings. That’s a major cost savings right there. In addition, because it takes less time and fewer people to put a steel building together, you’ll save up to 50% on labor costs when you choose a steel building.

Meet All Local Building Codes

When you order your metal building, the manufacturer should ask for a copy of your local building codes. Your building will be engineered to meet your local code requirements precisely. You’ll know that the building you receive and erect is built to withstand your local weather issues and load requirements. You won’t have to worry about your roof collapsing under a heavy snow load or blowing away in a strong wind.

Fit Your Building’s Style to Your Property

The biggest complaint people have had about steel buildings is that they’re ugly – or at least they used to be. Today’s manufacturing standards and technology gains have made a huge difference in the appearance of metal buildings. They’re available in many different styles and nearly any color you want. That makes it easy to erect garages and barns that match your main residence and fit right into your community standards.

Lower Cost of Ownership

In addition to reduced construction costs, steel buildings cost less to own. They’re easier to heat and cool, are often built with energy-compliant roofs and require very little ongoing maintenance. When you choose a metal building, you save money at the start and you continue to save money over its entire lifetime.

If you’re considering a construction project in the near future, contact a manufacturer or broker of steel buildings to find out how much you can save by building with steel.