23/01/2020
15 Reasons to Build with Steel
Pre-Engineered metal house kits are quickly growing in popularity as more people learn of their unique advantages. Here are 15 reasons why you may want to consider this alternative yourself:
Reduced Cost - On average a steel home costs between $40 and $70 per square foot (including the kit, delivery, windows/doors, foundation & er****on) You will also need to factor in approx. $30-60 for finishing. This is approx. 30% cheaper than a traditional 2x4 wood building
Save on Design: our suppliers can design and engineer your building, saving you from having to hire architects & engineers
Lower Construction Costs: All house kits are designed with DIY construction in mind. But, even if you decide to have a local GC erect your building for you the costs will still be about 50% less than wooden construction. This is due to the fact that all the components are already pre-cut and ready to be assembled
Approximately 45% of buyers erect their own building
Construction Flexibility: You can design your building to be any size, from just 500 square feet all the way up to over 12,000 square feet. You can also build on a slab, over a basement or on a pier or beam.
Wide, Open Space: Metal buildings are clear-span by design, so no inconvenient columns or support beams are required – this means you can have wide-open interiors that range from 30 feet to a whopping 120 feet wide!
Construction Speed and Convenience: Another major benefit of prefabricated structures is metal kits allow you to quickly and easily build your house yourself.
Reduced Maintenance – Unlike traditional wood construction, metal houses require very little maintenance. No replacing rotten boards or re-painting required. In most cases, buildings come with a 30-year paint & 50-year structural warranty
Strength – buildings can be engineered to withstand 120 Mph winds; extreme snow loads and seismic activity up to Seismic Zone 4