Why Smart People Choose Steel Buildings

A few decades ago, people who needed garages, barns or storage sheds simply bought the materials they needed and built their structure. At worse, they might have needed to apply for a building permit and have the wiring and plumbing inspected. Beyond that, though, small structures were pretty easy for DIYers to put up. That’s no longer true. The building codes in most areas have gotten so strict that it’s difficult for anyone but a professional contractor to meet them. That’s just one of the reasons that steel buildings have become one of the most popular options for people who want to upgrade, replace or building garages, storage buildings and other small structures on their residential properties.

The fact is that steel buildings and pre-engineered steel building kits are economical to building, quick to erect and meet all the codes and safety standards of the regions where they’ll be erected. As long as you supply the building codes for your municipality or county, the engineers who design your metal building will make sure that it meets all those requirements, or exceeds them. In addition to that, steel buildings offer other benefits that make them very attractive for homeowners who want more space on their properties.

Quality

Steel buildings are made of high-grade recycled steel. The most common grade of steel used for metal  buildings is 26-gauge steel, which offers an excellent compromise between light weight and strength. Steel doesn’t warp, rot and twist as wood does, and it won’t crumble like concrete. It maintains the same strength throughout its entire life cycle, unlike wood which is weaker when wet and prone to rot and pest infestation.

Steel Building Components

Every part of your metal building, including the bolts, screws and fasteners, is fabricated to meet exacting standards and ensure the safety and strength of the structure. You can be assured that every piece of your steel building will fit exactly as it’s meant to fit – and that the fit will ensure the strength and stability of your building for decades to come.

Build Code Adherence

Every municipality and county has strict building codes for new structures, often dependent on the use for those buildings. The structures must meet specific standards for load bearing and wind tolerance to ensure that they won’t collapse under the weight of a snow-covered roof or blow away in a hurricane or strong wind storm.  Steel building designers and engineers will design your structure to meet or exceed all of the building codes required by your town, city or county.

Considering the benefits of steel buildings, it might come as a surprise that steel buildings are also among the most economical of all structures to build, especially when it comes to smaller structures such as garages, small barns, workshops and residential storage buildings. If you’re planning to add a building to your property, contact a reputable manufacturer or supplier of steel buildings to find out what other benefits a new metal building will provide for you.