Six Ways Steel Buildings Save You Money After You Buy Them

It’s pretty commonly known that steel buildings are an extremely affordable choice. Steel is nearly always the most affordable building material, making steel buildings and steel-framed buildings extremely attractive to cost-conscious buyers. But did you know that a metal building continues to save you money even after you sign on the dotted line to accept delivery? Here are six ways that metal buildings save you money after you’ve already paid for them.
Save on the Foundation
Foot for foot, steel structures are lighter in weight than buildings made of other materials. That generally means that, no matter how big your building is, you’ll need less of a foundation than you would for a similarly sized building of concrete or wood. Some smaller buildings may need no more than a cement slab foundation or even a pier foundation.
Save on Construction Labor Costs
Steel buildings go up faster because half the work is done before your building components are delivered to your work site. All the pieces are pre-cut, pre-drilled and pre-engineered to fit together perfectly. Your crew only has to bolt the major components together and do the finishing work.  That means you’re paying for fewer hours of construction – and a much less complicated build. That translates to considerably lower labor costs.
Save on Waste
Your steel building will be delivered pre-cut and pre-drilled with all the fasteners and essentials needed to erect it. There’s no extra wood left after cutting or materials ruined by mistakes in cutting or drilling. You’ll never pay for materials you don’t use or other waste.
Save on Waiting Time
Even better than the cost savings for metal building construction is the fact that you’ll get to occupy and start doing business in your new structure sooner. If you’re currently renting your space, you’ll get to add the rent to your savings. If you’re opening a business, you’ll get to start making money – and that’s even better than saving.
Save on Insurance
Because steel buildings are so well-constructed and have so many safety features, most insurance companies will offer far lower premiums for a steel building than for other types of buildings.
Save on Maintenance
The savings will continue over the years. Steel buildings need far less exterior and structural maintenance than wooden or concrete buildings. Many manufacturers guarantee paint jobs on steel buildings for up to 20 years, so you won’t have to repaint or refinish the exterior. In most cases, the only exterior upkeep required is a pressure wash once or twice a year.
Steel buildings aren’t just affordable up front. You’ll end up with a far lower lifetime cost because the savings keep piling up.