Building “green” is a hot trend these days. More and more, businesses are making the decision to be environmentally friendly by limiting their impact on the environment. While it may not be the first thing to come to mind, steel buildings are an extremely green, eco-friendly alternative to building with wood. Let us break it […]
When you picture a church or another place of worship in your mind, it likely isn’t a metal structure. More likely it’s a charming wooden structure. However, metal buildings offer many advantages over their stick-built cousins. 1. Durability Churches are typically built to last for decades. Steel-framed metal buildings are naturally going to last a […]
If someone asks you to think of a barn it is likely a classic red wooden barn. But if you take a drive through the countryside you mostly see barns that are in various stages of disrepair. 1. Low Maintenance Keeping a barn in good shape is a lot of work, and on a property […]
OK, you’re already sold on the benefits of steel-framed, metal-roofed buildings over their stick-built wooden alternatives. And you’re not foolish enough to think you can build it yourself. But how do you choose the right builder for your metal building? Here are the criteria to evaluate one builder over another: 1) Foundation There are two […]
Steel construction is the leading construction method for commercial structures. Why? They’re built to last several decades with low maintenance. If that sounds like what you want in a garage, read the seven reasons why you should consider building a metal building over a typical wooden-built structure. 1. Low Maintenance Metal buildings are not maintenance […]
When planning a new building for your home or business, it is important to know the risk and benefits before making your big purchase. As a well-informed, responsible contractor or owner, it is important to know the pros and cons of each type of material. There are various benefits to each of the popular building […]
While in wood vs. metal buildings Part 1, it was clear that wood is a dominating building material for residential purposes and steel is more commonly used for industrial buildings. Along with popularity in the current market, the blog also discusses the consistency of the materials, and the ease of construction.
If you are considering a new building for your commercial, industrial, or storage needs, you should be aware of pros and cons of a wood building over a prefabricated metal building.
Buying a metal building may seem like a daunting task, yet it is easier than you may have yourself believing.
Metal buildings are getting more and more popular for commercial and industrial uses. There are so many reasons that a person would choose to get a pre-fabricated metal building for their business or manufacturing needs.
