The Many Reasons that Steel Buildings Are the Right Choice

Are you considering a steel building for your residential or industrial use? Over the past few decades, steel buildings have grown in popularity in just about every segment of the construction industry. While metal buildings are extremely budget-friendly, economy alone doesn’t account for their widespread adoption as garages, barns, retail buildings, warehouses, workshops and so many more types of spaces. These are just a few of the many reasons that steel buildings are so often the right choice for nearly any kind of building project.

Versatility

Perhaps the biggest factor in making steel buildings so popular is their versatility. They can be built in any size from storage shed to aircraft hangar, and in many different styles and colors. Even more important than their exterior flexibility, though, is the wide-open interior that’s provided by most steel buildings that use clear span or arch construction.  The completely unobstructed interior of many pre-engineered metal buildings allows for nearly any floor plan desired by the owner.

The versatility of a steel building – which can range from a simple Quonset building to a multi-story architectural work of art – means that it can be adapted for many different uses, including office spaces, theaters, skating and sports arenas, storage buildings, garden sheds, home offices – even in-law apartments and home additions.

Affordability

For many buyers, affordability is the major deciding factor in choosing a metal building. Steel is nearly always a less expensive building material than wood or masonry, and depending on the options you choose for finishing, steel buildings can save you even more money. You’ll generally save money on construction costs and the cost of a foundation – and once your building has been erected, you’ll save on maintenance and upkeep because steel buildings require almost none at all.

Sustainability

Green is the new black when it comes to construction – and few types of construction are greener than steel buildings. While steel doesn’t seem environmentally friendly, the fact that most metal used in construction today is recycled makes a big difference. In addition, because everything is engineered and fabricated in one place, then shipped together to the final destination, the carbon footprint of the typical steel building is considerably smaller than those of most other types of construction.

There are many other reasons that people choose steel buildings above other types of construction, but these are the top three. If you’re considering putting up a new building or structure for any use, take a look at all the benefits offered by steel buildings.