Why Steel Prefab Buildings Should Be Everybody's First Choice

By Richard Stone


No matter what kind of commercial structure you need, you have a real choice when it comes to site built and factory manufactured. You can choose from all types of materials. When it comes to durability, construction speed, price, insurance costs, and customization, steel prefab buildings are the clear winner. The advantages of these structures are numerous and convincing.

Manufacturers are flexible when it comes to design and construction. You may customize a building to fit your needs exactly. These are not the metal boxes some people picture. These structures function as foundations for residential properties, event centers, and retail spaces. They can be simple or ornate. You can have the appearance of wood without the possibility of decay. The wall panels can mimic brick if you like.

If you want something that will last, steel should be your choice. It lasts several lifetimes and can withstand damaging winds and earthquakes. Termites and other pests won't be a problem if you have a steel building. Even the most determined termites can't eat through a steel structure. You can have the look of less durable materials, like wood, without have the drawbacks of cracking, rotting, and vulnerability to fire.

Steel is recyclable. When you order your customized steel building, it may very well be constructed from steel recycled from other structures. You won't be adding to the landfill problem if you have a steel building dismantled. The steel can be used for new products. Unlike other materials, steel does not emit toxic fumes in a fire or during construction. Installing insulation is easy, and doors fit tighter.

If time is a concern, you need to choose a building made in a factory. Unlike a site built structure, construction of your prefabricated building can be going on at the same time the site is being prepared and the foundation poured. Weather is not an inhibiting factor. Work on your building will not stop because of rain, wind, or excess heat or cold. Fewer construction days mean less labor costs, a savings that is passed on to the buyer.

Construction costs are lower for prefabricated buildings. You not only have concurrent work going on the site and at a factory, other cost factors can be lowered by as much as 60 percent. It won't cost as much to build the foundation, because steel is relatively light. You won't have the maintenance costs associated with structures constructed of other materials.

Your insurance rates should be lower with your steel building. Because it is disaster, rot, and fire resistant, it is less of a risk to the insurer. You might even get a rebate when you choose a prefab building. They are safer because they are resistant to the elements. Since you are not building on site, the risk of a construction accident, which costs time and money, is less.

If you are in the market for a commercial building, or a residential building, you need to consider the prefabrication option. The buildings are cost effective, safe, durable, and customizable. You will save money and have a structure that lasts forever.




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