WHY STEEL IS EMERGING AS THE BEST FRAMING MATERIAL
When you’re planning a build, one of the big questions to answer is what kind of material to use. For many people, lumber or brick is what immediately springs to mind, but more people are beginning to understand that steel has become a better option. Steel buildings are better for the environment than lumber, because the material is 100 percent recyclable; whereas a 2,400 square foot building requires 60 tons of trees to construct. .
LIMITLESS DESIGN POSSIBILITIES
One of the most popular things about metal buildings, however, is their versatility. They can be used for anything: residential, industrial, agricultural, and commercial buildings. You are only limited by your imagination. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the many possibility to get your creative juices flowing
Pre engineered metal building framing has advantages over other types of steel building construction. With pre engineered buildings, all of the welding is done prior to delivery resulting in a building that simply bolts together.
TYPES OF AGRICULTURAL STEEL BUILDINGS
Due the many different needs of the farming industry, there are many different styles of buildings that work well for agricultural needs. The following are some of the popular implementations.
STEEL BARN BUILDINGS
Barns are staples for farms and ranches. While they are traditionally made from lumber, building your barn out of steel can be more beneficial, because it will last much longer. They can also be easily expanded later on as your farm grows.
BETTER POLE BARNS
A steel barn is a much better option than a pole barn. It is anchored in concrete, whereas a pole barn is anchored in soil. The metal barn can be up to 300 feet wide without columns; if you want columns, they can be up to 30 feet apart. A pole barn can only be 120 feet wide without columns, and the perimeter poles need to be 96 inches apart.
METAL BARNOMINIUMS
Barndominiums have become popular in recent years because they allow the owners to make a more unique home. The buildings are designed to be part home and part barn, hence the name. This was made popular by ranchers who wanted to have their livestock closer to them, so they would not have to venture out in bad weather to check on them.
HORSE STABLES
You can make your horse stables out of metal instead of wood, which will give your horses a more protected and comfortable living space. The flexibility of steel buildings will also allow you to expand your building easily if you decide to get more horses later on.
OUTBUILDINGS AND SHOPS
You can add buildings for storing your equipment, hay, and whatever else you need, in steel, and it has more flexibility in the design than other styles of sheds and outbuildings.
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TYPES
For commercial and industrial buildings, metal buildings can be built to accommodate any business needs. They make excellent office spaces, retail stores, strip malls, warehouses, storage facilities, auto shops, casinos, aircraft hangars, and more.
MANUFACTURING AND WAREHOUSES
Businesses of all sizes choose pre engineered steel buildings over wood but also over other steel building construction methods such as open web and structural steel buildings. This is due not only to the ease of construction a Capital Steel building provides but also the building’s durability and ability to span up to 300′ without an interior column. Bracing throughout the interior of a structure makes the space less efficient and when it comes to warehousing and manufacturing operations, a more efficient space means higher profit margins.
TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
A home made of steel may seem like an odd idea, but steel can make you a sturdy house that requires virtually no upkeep and maintenance. They are also great for if you eventually need a bigger home, as long as there is space, a steel building is easy to expand upon. Metal buildings also make great garages, carports, and sheds too, giving you a sturdier building than one of lumber or other traditional building materials.
WHY STEEL WILL CONTINUE GROWING IN POPULARITY
These are just some different options for what you can do with a metal building. Any building you want can be made of metal, and with prefabricated building kits, it is easier than ever to get the building you want, made exactly how you want it. Metal buildings are the future of construction because of the durability of the material and how much better it is for the environment.
