Adding a building to your property is no small investment. So, it’s understandable that you want to ensure you’re putting your hard-earned money into something worthwhile in the long run. Putting up a new structure can immensely increase your overall property value. Of course, the added benefit of extra space for whatever your chosen use is a big plus as well.
All of that said, many folks struggle with what type of building they should go with. From pre-engineered steel buildings to pole barns, there are virtually endless choices. That begs the question, which one will hold its value the best? Is a steel building a smart investment? Here are some reasons that choosing steel is a wise decision when it comes to adding a building to your property.
Opting for a steel building means opting for strength and durability. It’s no secret that steel is a stronger material than wood. So, its inherent strength properties put it at an advantage over traditional timber construction. That’s only one piece of the puzzle, though. Steel can handily outlast wooden structures without any major maintenance or repairs for a variety of reasons.
Metal buildings are inherently more fire-resistant and less susceptible to the elements in general. This means no rotting from prolonged water exposure, no risk of damage from insects like termites, and no organic material breakdown over the years as you’d see with a wooden building. There’s a reason all of our buildings come with a lifetime structural warranty. We’re proud to offer a product that, to put it a bit morbidly, will outlast the people who put it up.
If your building is intended to be climate-controlled, a steel building is an excellent choice. Precision engineering of building components with tight tolerances and modern insulation systems makes metal buildings highly efficient users of climate control systems.
In the long run, the benefits of keeping your conditioned air inside your building stack up to less time running either your heater or air conditioning system. So, you’ll spend less on energy costs. In addition, the lack of required maintenance and eventual breakdown means that developing leaks in the insulation system is an extremely rare occurrence even over the course of decades. A steel building will remain energy-efficient for years to come.
Whether you’re a private property owner looking for a new shop, a professional farmer looking for a hay barn, stable, or equipment storage building, or a business owner looking for a new retail or commercial space, a steel building is your ideal solution. Restaurants, retail stores, churches, schools, and warehouses frequently rely on steel because it is cost-efficient, adaptable, and fast to construct.
Well-engineered steel buildings can be erected much faster than traditional construction methods. So, it doesn’t matter if your time constraint comes from the need to open for business as soon as possible or a limited construction season up in the frigid mountains. If you need a building put up fast, metal is the ultimate solution. In addition, the pre-engineering process ensures very little jobsite material waste and far less cleanup.
Most steel buildings are free-span designs. This means that there are no interior load-bearing walls interrupting the usability of the internal space. As a result, the vast interior of a steel building can be used for virtually any purpose. From a full-blown residential interior buildout to man caves, she sheds, garages, workshops, retail stores, and almost anything else, the sky is the limit.
Moreover, a great advantage of the endless flexibility of the interior is that it can be changed at a moment’s notice. As life goes on, people’s tastes, hobbies, and preferences tend to change. So, if that woodworking shop eventually needs to become a private music studio, a space for a two-post car lift, or an indoor basketball court, you’ve got the space to do it.
As far as the exterior, many folks assume that a steel building just looks like a steel building. We’ve had plenty of customers who initially thought things like coding requirements and HOA restrictions on metal buildings would rule them out. However, you can finish a metal building with any standard building material like stucco, vinyl, tile roofing systems, brick veneers, and more to blend in with your neighborhood, match your house perfectly, and please your county.
Overall, it’s hard to argue against the benefits of a steel building in terms of investment quality. If you’re looking for a flexible-use space that’s strong enough to take on your local elements for decades to come without having to worry about upkeep, it’s a no-brainer.
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.
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