Combining Wood and Steel Framing
When you decide to build a metal building, but want a more traditional looking interior, you can opt to finish the inside with wood framing and even drywall. Doing so allows you to gain all of the benefits of steel where it counts while utilizing wood framing inside a metal building where you are less likely to need the durability of steel. Framing out multiple rooms or even a second level with timber can add to the final cost of your building, but creating interior partitions can also increase the functionality of the structure and even increase the building’s value.
“When you talk about corrugated metal, it’s hard for some people to look beyond the image of a rusty shed,” said Jeff Etelamaki, the principal of Etelamaki Architecture in Brooklyn. “But it has a great texture and gives the building a very contemporary look.”
Wood Framing in a Metal Building Shell
A base building package begins as a metal building shell, which is essentially just a large empty space with unlimited possibilities. Along with adding your choice of customization options, you can plan to have internal walls constructed and situate the floor plan to suit your needs. Since metal buildings feature column free construction, you can build non-load bearing walls almost anywhere and create a second level easily if the building’s height can accommodate it.
Invest in Steel Where it Counts
The best metal buildings are engineered with your location in mind resulting in unmatched strength and reliability that you would not be able to depend on if you choose to build your structure completely out of wood. General Steel buildings have stood up to Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, and they are designed to withstand earthquakes and heavy snowfall. Investing in historic durability of pre engineered buildings is extremely important in the Southeastern United States and other regions with non-temperate climates or seismic activity.
