Whether you’re a property owner with an old metal building you’re looking to get rid of or someone who wants a metal building but is concerned about renewability and longevity, you might find yourself wondering: can you recycle a metal building? After all, it’s mostly steel, and steel is recyclable. So, by that logic, the answer should be yes! Is it really that simple?
To put it in a single word: yes. Yes, it is that simple. Almost every component of a pre-engineered steel building can be recycled. In some cases, that even includes things like insulation. So, if you’re worried about the future implications of your steel building purchase, there’s a bit of peace of mind for you. That said, rather than tearing down and recycling an existing steel building, we highly recommend moving it!
You’ve likely seen semi trucks with flatbed trailers and “wide load” signs cruising down highways hauling nearly intact houses in the past. That can be a bit complicated. While it is an option with steel buildings, the simplicity of a metal frame offers a key advantage in its movability – the fact that you can unbolt and disassemble it.
Though dismantling a steel building is quite time-consuming, it simplifies its transport compared to moving a traditional timber building. Once dismantled, the building can be loaded onto a truck the same way it was when it was initially delivered.
Maybe you’re moving and want to take your building with you. Alternatively, if you’re trying to free up space on your property by selling or giving away your metal building, the process of moving it isn’t all that complicated and is a renewable use of the steel building. Moreover, this prevents any material from being wasted through losses in the recycling process.
Looking for a place to start? Our sales team is here to help get you exactly what you need. Whether you’re building a shop, garage, a full-blown residence, or a storage or agricultural building, our steel building kits are your perfect solution. Each one is designed and engineered to meet not only your needs, but your local coding requirements so that you can get the job done right quickly and seamlessly, the first time.
In addition, our buildings come standard with a lifetime structural warranty. So, if you’re worried about future implications of purchasing a building in terms of recyclability and longevity, you can rest assured knowing that GWB steel building kits are built to last.
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