Metal Buildings

Many people don't know that metal buildings account for 50% of all non-residential buildings in America. When people think of metal buildings they think of an ugly old hardware store, a shop in someone's back yard, or a country church. But those are only the metal buildings you recognize because of the metal panels, there are actually many buildings you go into many times but you may not realize they are metal buildings.

Metal buildings are also called pre-engineered steel buildings because they are designed and fabricated in a plant and then assembled at the job site. So they go up a lot faster than wood or masonry construction, and are obviously a lot stronger as well. Metal buildings can span long distances, reach tall heights, and be designed for any criteria needed based on wind, seismic, and snow loads, etc.

One of the great things about metal buildings is that you can put whatever exterior surface you want on them. It is true that the outside of a plain metal building isn't exciting to look at, but the great thing is you can use the look of masonry with the strength, design, and cost-effectiveness of a metal building.

The primary users of metal buildings are churches, warehouses, manufacturing, agricultural, schools and other government uses, and industrial parks. A growing trend related to metal buildings is using metal roofing on houses. This provides for a maintenance free roof for 30+ years.

Next time your in a store look up and check out whether it's a metal building or not, you may be surprised at the versatility and importance they have in the way America builds!

JB