Better is a relative term. Generally, when people say something is better than something else, they’re talking about a personal preference. When it comes to deciding whether steel buildings are better than conventional construction, however, there are some clear facts that demonstrate how steel buildings are better than wood-frame or concrete conventional structures. Whether you’re considering construction for a store, a garage, a storage building, a barn or nearly any other use, steel and metal buildings offer clear advantages over conventional buildings.
Ease of Construction
Steel buildings are easier to put together than conventional wood or concrete buildings. Whether you purchase a steel building kit or a pre-engineered metal building what arrives at your worksite are the pieces of your structure, cut to the right shape and size, and with all the holes for screws and fasteners in exactly the right place. It may not be quite as easy as playing with an Erector set – the pieces are considerably bigger, after all – but it’s considerably easier than measuring and cutting lumber, pouring concrete walls and framing your building with lumber. Generally, you don’t need any special equipment and putting your building up is simply a matter of following the construction instructions.
Speed of Construction
Smaller steel buildings, such as carports, garages, storage buildings and home workshops, can usually be assembled in a day or two, often by the homeowner with the help of a few friends. Even larger steel buildings, however, take far less time to construct than the typical wood-frame or concrete building. The shorter time means less money spent for contractors and their workers, who are paid by the hour, of course. It also means that you can get into your building and start using it sooner, which means that you can start recouping your expenses and increase your ROI.
Maintenance Costs
Most steel building components are finished with a corrosion-proof finish and a powder-coat color that’s guaranteed for up to 20 years. That greatly reduces the maintenance costs for your new building in contrast to wooden buildings, which may require repainting or refinishing every four to six years. Even concrete buildings require occasional sand-blasting to keep them clean and reduce the effects of pollution on their facades. With a metal building, the only routine maintenance required is an occasional wash-down with a power hose.
Those are just a few of the advantages of choosing steel buildings for your construction projects. Learn about how steel buildings are greener, less expensive to own and safer than traditional construction by talking to a supplier of steel building kits.
If the market demand of a particular product is the main criteria for building a steel building, then business owners can gain good footing. As compared to concrete buildings, where it would take a considerable amount of time to plan and build, steel buildings can be easily fabricated by manufacturers according to the details handed out by their clients. Other than durability and low-maintenance, steel buildings are considered environment-friendly because these do not use wood and concrete materials.
ReplyDeleteCarl Patten
It all depends on the type of environment and/or the type of building that will be built. If you'll be using steel material for building a house, it should be properly insulated because steel greatly absorbs heat and cold. On the other hand, when you build a structure in a windy area, using steel as your foundation is a good move. It can withstand strong winds and heavy rains. Also, using concrete along with steel can make a building more durable and substantial.
ReplyDeleteThelma Bowman