No matter what industry you work in, steel buildings are always a viable option. Steel is incredibly versatile and has many advantages. Check out these “green” reasons why you should consider a steel building!

1. Steel buildings make great use of energy

Steel buildings are highly energy efficient. The angle of the roof, the color, and many other factors make steel buildings excellent at reflecting the suns heat away from the building. Reflecting heat helps you save energy on maintaining a comfortable temperature.

Steel buildings also boast many custom insulation options that help you control the interior temperature. You can customize your insulation depending on the climate. The paneling on steel buildings also overlaps with each other which prevents energy from escaping through the cracks. This is another way steel buildings make excellent use of energy.

2. Steel promotes durability

Steel buildings are also incredibly durable. After the initial setup, the buildings need minimal repairs and maintenance. Steel buildings even reduce your environmental footprint since your need for structural maintenance is significantly reduced.

Steel is virtually unrivaled when it comes to the ability to withstand heavy snow, fire, windstorms, and even seismic activity. Because you’ll rarely need to do roof repairs and since steel is adaptable for different uses and climates, you can expect your steel building to last for many years.

3. Steel Buildings are an affordable alternative

If you’re on a budget, a steel building is an excellent way to maximize your resources. Steel buildings usually cost just a little less than a regular building, but they come with a multitude of advantages.

One convenient feature about steel buildings is they come prefabricated. Pre fabricated buildings are quicker to install, require you to pay for less labor and are eco-friendly. All the welding, cutting and drilling happens in one place which significantly speeds up set up time and saves you money.

Since pre fabricated buildings just need to be assembled, there’s rarely any surprise costs during construction. Steel buildings also require minimal construction equipment during assembly.

4. Steel buildings are recyclable

Steel is the world’s most recycled material. Old appliances, cars, train tracks and many other items are recycled into steel. Just by choosing a steel building instead of wood, you’re contributing to the fight against deforestation. Long after you’re done with your steel building, it will be recycled for another person to use.

Another way steel buildings benefit the environment is in the construction process. We all know how annoying construction zones are and the burden they have on traffic. However, because of the fast assembly time, the burden on your community is minimized. Shorter assembly times means less chance of the construction affecting the utilities in your community or interfering with neighboring businesses.

5. Steel buildings can safely serve many different functions

Steel buildings are also incredibly versatile. They serve endless purposes from commercial to industrial, agricultural and more. The durability of steel is what allows airplane hangers and warehouses to have such wide-open spaces without being obstructed by support beams.

Steel buildings are also highly customizable. The flexible panels make it simple to change the size of the unit. It’s also easy to expand a steel building, especially when compared to traditional buildings where the same expansion would require spending thousands on parts and labor.

All in all, it’s easy to see how useful steel buildings are. They are easy to assemble, even easier to maintain and you can rest easy knowing you’re doing your part for the environment. If you need to save time and money on your next building without compromising on quality, then steel is the way to go!