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Benefits of Steel Buildings

As the rotary phone gave way to the touch tone phone and the touch tone phone to the cellular phone, so too must the traditional building materials of wood, brick and stone give way to the more efficient and reliable steel building. If you are you trying to decide what building material to use for a future project, check out these 7 reasons why steel buildings – and not wood, brick, or stone – are the modern choice.

  1. Lower Costs
  2. Longevity
  3. Less Maintenance
  4. Versatility
  5. Construction Timelines
  6. Sustainability
  7. Durability
Modern Appeal of Steel Buildings

(1) Lower Project Costs

Perhaps the biggest benefit of erecting a steel building is cost. Steel frames typically cost 5-7 percent less than traditional wood or concrete frames, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s partly due to a more stable market, but also because it takes fewer resources to produce steel, which means a less expensive material.

(2) Steel Lasts Longer

How long does steel last, exactly? General Steel offers a 50-year warranty, where most other companies only offer a one-year manufacturer’s guarantee. General Steel can offer that warranty with confidence because our steel buildings are engineered according to specific demands from the customer and the climate in which the building is constructed. With this 50-year warranty, you can expect your steel building to last well into the future.

(3) Less Maintenance

Steel buildings are durable and resistant to the typical wear and tear of traditional building materials. Typical upkeep for traditional buildings made of wood, brick, or stone can be expensive and time-consuming. A steel building is a low-maintenance solution that will save you time and money while allowing you to focus your efforts elsewhere.

Modern Industrial Steel Building

(4) Versatility

Steel buildings allow for expansion more easily than traditional building materials. Since steel buildings offer long spans of column-free space, you have the freedom to design a more creative space while also allowing for future modifications. More than just function, steel buildings allow you to design for your creative taste.

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(5) Construction is Faster

Time is money, and the quicker a building can be constructed, the less money you will spend and the faster you can get to work. Our pre-engineered steel buildings benefit from the fact that they are ready to be constructed upon delivery, making for an efficient installation process

Pre Engineered Advantages
Steel Buildings Feature Bolt Together Construction

(6) Sustainability

Using steel for construction benefits not only your business, but the environment, as steel is more eco-friendly than using wood or stone. Using wood or stone not only depletes the earth’s natural resources, but the materials cannot be recycled like steel. Because our steel buildings are custom-designed, there is also less waste in the construction process.

(7) Durability in All Climates

Steel is the known for its strength, and a steel building’s ability to thrive in volatile conditions makes it the safest option on the market. Our metal buildings are designed to satisfy the requirements of the climate in which you live – that means being able to withstand the strong winds of a southern hurricane or a heavy snowfall of a northern blizzard. One of our buildings was still standing even after historic Hurricane Katrina. Steel is also virtually flame retardant, which makes it a safer investment both physically and financially.

Steel Buildings Are Engineered for Snow Wind and Seismic Activity
Choose the Best Construction Material for Your Project

Don’t be left behind by using outdated materials like wood, brick and stone for your project. Steel buildings offer the aesthetic and design flexibility while also providing the practical benefits required of a working space; a combination that goes unmatched by traditional materials.

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