Residential Steel Buildings a Growing Share of New Homes

The statistics are in and they show that more and more people are turning to steel buildings when choosing materials and construction methods for their new homes. There are a number of reasons that new homeowners are increasingly turning the steel as their construction material of choice.

According to a recent home builders survey, about 25 percent of people purchasing new homes say that the quality of construction is their primary concern. Another 25 percent were most concerned about the appearance and aesthetic design of their new home. Ten percent cited both concerns. Steel buildings shine in both of those areas.

Quality Steel Buildings

The quality of any product is affected by the quality of the materials used in its construction. When it comes to construction, steel has been the construction material of choice for decades, and with good reason. Today’s steel building materials are created in a quality-controlled environment and meet very strict standards and tolerances. Steel has a better strength-to-weight ratio, which results in lighter, stronger buildings. And because steel buildings are precision-engineered, the connections are stronger and the construction is tighter.

Better Quality Construction Leads to Better Quality Living

Steel buildings don’t warp, twist, shrink or crack like wood can. Those symptoms of houses “settling” cause air leaks, which can seriously affect your energy bills. You can say goodbye to drafts and high energy bills when you choose steel as your home construction material. You can also say goodbye to termites and many other pests that love wood houses but avoid steel like the plague. And as an added bonus, steel doesn’t promote the growth of mold and is non-flammable, giving you added peace of mind when it comes to your family’s safety.

Steel Buildings Can Look Like Anything You Want

People have a preconceived notion that steel buildings and pre-fab homes are unattractive, or at best, unremarkable. In fact, steel offers remarkable flexibility for architects and design professionals. Even if you choose a standard steel building design, you’ll have your choice of a wide range of designs that will fit comfortably into any residential neighborhood.

Metal Buildings Are Eco-Friendly

It may seem counter-intuitive, but steel buildings are among the most eco-friendly structures you can build. They are made with more than 65 percent recycled steel and are 100 percent recyclable. A steel building contains about one-tenth the waste you’ll find in a wood building, and the Healthy House Institute recommends steel framed houses for the best indoor air quality.

Considering all these benefits of steel buildings, is it any wonder that they are becoming very popular as homes?