What Are The Top 4 Advantages of a Prefabricated Metal Building?

Prefabricated steel buildings are ideal structures for any contractor or builder who needs a customizable, durable building solution.

Steel buildings are versatile, cost-effective, highly durable, eco-friendly, and low maintenance.

Pre-engineered metal buildings also reduce construction times so you can get in your building quicker, and they make expanding your facility a breeze.

In the article below, we will look at the top four benefits of prefabricated metal buildings.

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1. Customization

Many industrial businesses want to have a say in the design of their facility.

You can customize your prefabricated metal building to make it more reliable and add functionality and aesthetic features.

No matter why you're looking into a prefabricated metal building, it can be designed according to its intended use.

There will always be design considerations that will make your pre-engineered metal building more functional and efficient. You can include any of those as you design your metal building.

And choosing the right mix of prefabricated metal building components is just as important as the size and shape of your structure.

Below are just a few industries where prefabricated metal buildings would be perfect:

  • Automotive manufacturing: A prefab metal building can help you get the right combination of bay size and spacing. This allows an automotive manufacturing facility to generate revenue from every possible square foot.
  • Churches: Designing a church and accounting for a stage, chairs, pews, and a fellowship area is more of an art than a science. Prefab steel buildings utilize every square foot of space efficiently.
  • Warehouses: A column-free warehouse ensures that every available portion of rentable or storage space is available.

 

2. Durability

The durability of prefab buildings makes them very attractive to buyers.

If there is any question about which type of building is the strongest and most durable?

Pre-engineered metal buildings can endure the strongest storms time and time again, unlike traditional construction.

And pre-engineered steel buildings are non-combustible, so there is less of a worry about them being destroyed by fire.

 

Prefabricated metal buildings are eco-friendly

3. Eco-Friendly and Sustainable

A significant benefit is that steel is recyclable and the most recycled material on the planet. Metal buildings can help the environment and produce less waste than traditional construction materials. 

Most of the steel used in construction today has been recycled from other uses.

That means if your pre-engineered metal building ever needs to be taken down in the future, it can be recycled and used somewhere else instead of contributing to a landfill somewhere.

There is a considerable emphasis in today's world on being green, making steel an ideal building material.

Steel doesn't give off toxic fumes during production or construction or in the event of a fire or other disaster.

To get a LEED certification, which can make your building more attractive to people who prefer an eco-friendly building, sustainable construction is crucial.

It is also very easy to insulate your steel building and has tighter fittings around doors and windows, reducing energy costs.

With a cool metal roof design, heat island effects can be all but eliminated, so the surrounding environment is subject to less heat.

4. Low Maintenance

No matter what exterior materials you choose, your metal building will require very little maintenance.

There will be no need to paint every few years as you would if you had a wood exterior.

The termite industry alone is $5 billion annually, something you won't be contributing to with a metal building.

Steel is termite and rodent resistant, so you can use that money for other things.

Since steel isn't part of a termite's diet, there is no need to worry about shelling out thousands of dollars every year to keep them away.

Mold is also an expensive building repair. 

Because steel is an inorganic material, it does not support the growth of mold, mildew, or other fungi growth.

Your steel frame won't warp, rot, split, twist, or creep as a wood frame will.

metal buildings are low maintenance

When you build with wood, you have to worry about nails backing out and your structure becoming loose over time.

Those worries don't exist when you build with steel.

Your steel building is erected quickly on the construction site, and requires less upkeep than traditional building materials.

 

Work With STEVENS

Those are just four of the benefits of building with steel, but there are many more.

If you're readily looking to start your next metal building project, STEVENS is proud to offer high-quality, pre-engineered steel buildings.

They will help you customize your facility and erect your steel building.

Our metal building team takes pride in the relationships they build with their clients.

We ensure that we meet their specific needs and requirements for their steel building projects. 

We will also make sure your building meets all of your local codes and requirements for industry-specific steel buildings.

Click the button below to start your next project with STEVENS.

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About The Author

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I'm Ben Sparhawk, the Content Writer and Marketing Account Manager for the esteemed STEVENS company. As someone passionate about crafting captivating content, I take great pride in creating pieces that highlight STEVENS' capabilities and communicate the depth and breadth of their outstanding work.

In my role, I'm constantly striving to develop messaging that resonates with our clients and effectively showcases the exceptional work that we do here at STEVENS. I believe that communication is the key to success, and I work tirelessly to ensure our marketing efforts are engaging and informative.

When I'm not working, I often spend time with my three wonderful children. Becoming a dad is one of the best things that has happened to me, and I love every moment I get to spend with my wife and kids. You can also find me in the gym, trying to better myself, and I also enjoy spending time outdoors hiking or checking out local parks.