Don’t Get Fooled Into Buying Substandard Steel Buildings

If you’re planning to buy a steel building chances are you’ve been shopping around online and comparing features and prices. You’ve probably seen the flash websites that tout cheap steel buildings as the perfect solution to all of your storage needs. By now, you know that steel buildings make great garages and barns, wonderful home offices and carports, outstanding airplane hangars and excellent churches. In fact, there’s so much hype online about steel buildings that it can be hard to pick the right one for your needs. While no one can promise that the metal buildings you buy will be perfect, these tips can help you avoid buying the wrong steel building for your use.

What’s In a Price?

Keep in mind that you really do get what you pay for. The very cheapest steel buildings available are nearly always the poorest quality metal buildings. Many of them are made from substandard metal that will buckle and crumple, or aren’t properly finished with weather and rust resistant coatings. Other sellers will quote you a price for a “complete” package without making sure you know what other expenses you’ll incur in erecting your new steel building Always read the quotes carefully to see what’s included in your metal buildings, and choose the highest quality materials you can afford.

If you see a spectacular price on a steel building though, don’t dismiss it out of hand. There are some genuinely great deals on steel buildings available. Research the seller before signing a contract, and if the reputation is good and the building offers the features you need, take the chance.

Can You Really Do It Yourself?

A lot of websites will tell you that putting up your own steel building is easy as pie. This is only half true. There are certainly many small metal building kits that are relatively simple to put up – if you’re relatively handy and have a few strong – and experienced – friends to help. Buildings that are larger than a garden shed of small garages, on the other hand, should probably be put up by an experienced contracting crew. In some cases, your local community may not even allow steel buildings that are erected by non-professionals, so be sure to check with your code office before proceeding.

Are You In the Zone?

Speaking of local building codes, it’s vital that you check yours before you get too far along in your plans. All communities have building standards that your metal building will have to meet, and some of them ban steel buildings entirely. Your manufacturer’s team will need the local building codes to make sure that the building they design for you meets all applicable codes and standards in your geographic location.

These three basic tips will help you narrow down your choices among the hundreds of steel buildings on the market today, and eventually choose the metal building that’s perfect for your needs.