Basic Benefits of Steel Buildings

There are a lot of benefits and advantages to buying prefabricated steel buildings instead of choosing other traditional construction methods and materials. These are just a few of the basic benefits that make steel buildings such a popular choice for garages, barns, storage sheds and other residential additions.

Selection

There’s an enormous selection of metal building kits available on the market in dimensions, sizes and styles to suit nearly any use. While the basic designs are “standard,” every steel building is custom-engineered to meet the needs and requirements of the region in which the building will be placed.

Affordability

Pre-engineered steel buildings are extremely affordable, even in contrast to other types of steel structures. The total cost of a metal building kit is often about half the cost you’d typically pay for a wood-frame or post-frame building. You’ll save in other ways as well, including in reduced labor, preparation and construction costs.

Time Considerations

Because the steel building components arrive on site ready to construct, the actual construction time is far less than other methods of construction. Depending on the size, you can get a metal building up and in use in just a few days to a few weeks. In contrast, traditional construction methods can take months of work, which adds to the overall cost of your building project.

Ease of Construction

The walls and supports for your metal building are pre-cut, pre-fitted and even pre-drilled so all you have to do is bolt the whole thing together. Not only does that cut down on the time needed for construction, it also reduces the likelihood of construction errors, which can lead to cost overruns on both materials and labor. You’ll never have to worry about drilling a hole in the wrong place or cutting a support beam too short because it’s all done for you at the factory.

Lower Maintenance Costs

Once your steel building is standing, you’ll benefit from lower maintenance costs throughout the life of your new structure. Most steel buildings are delivered with a powder-coated paint job that may be guaranteed for as many as 20 years. The paint is fade-resistant and weather resistant, reducing the need for scraping, repainting and re-applying protective sealants. In addition, steel doesn’t attract termites and other pests that can damage your building and lead to higher maintenance and repair costs. Maintenance and upkeep consists of periodic examination and a good scrub with a pressure washer once or twice a year.

Durability

Steel is both weather resistant and durable, and steel buildings are engineered to exacting standards to meet all the requirements of your region. They’ll stand up to high winds, hard rainfall and heavy snow loads, and have even survived earthquakes because of their construction and design.

Best of all, many steel buildings are made of 100 percent recycled steel and are recyclable, making them environmentally friendly. With all of those advantages, how could you possibly go wrong with a steel building?