Even though steel metal buildings are replacing traditional construction by the day, there are people who are still resistant to the idea of constructing their buildings with steel. This is not because there are deficiencies with steel metal building. But it is because people have some common misconceptions about steel buildings. These myths are sometimes baseless and sometimes have developed because of weaknesses of steel in the past. But technological advancement and production of higher quality of products have got rid of these weaknesses.
Below, we have listed some of the things that people get wrong about steel metal buildings.
Steel Metal Buildings are not Economical.
There are two parts to the misconception that people have about the economics of steel metal buildings. The first is that steel buildings are too expensive to build. That is not true at all. Our metal carports, metal garages, and other metal buildings are some of the most affordable options for construction available in the market. They are cost- effective at the time of purchase. They also save money during construction, as well as during their service life. Steel metal buildings reduce the labor costs during the construction period and lower the maintenance costs in the long run.
The second part is completely contrary to the first and people think that steel metal buildings are cheap because they are not structurally strong and are flimsy. This is also not true. Steel buildings are structurally robust enough to withstand immense loads and pressures. These buildings are affordable because of the prefabrication and mass production of steel metal parts. Steel is also a recyclable material. That makes the manufacture of steel metal buildings more cost-efficient.
Steel Metal Buildings Look Ugly
People believe that, because we prefabricate steel metal buildings in the factories, they are very industrial-looking. Additionally, they might think that all the buildings look the same. Steel metal buildings have a reputation for lacking personality and character because of the industrial looks.
Yes, that was the case in the past, but it is not true anymore. Steel metal buildings of today look modern. More importantly, we offer them with so many customization options that you can get a building that is uniquely yours. You can also control the looks of the metal building with the color combination, the roof styles and various other aspects of the building. These buildings have refined looks and the design looks very clean.
Steel Metal Buildings Rust Prematurely
This is not exactly incorrect. If you leave steel exposed to the atmosphere for a long period of time, it will rust eventually. However, most of the steel metal structures available in the market come with some type of protective layer on top of the base metal.
Galvanization is the most common method of protecting steel against rust. In this method, manufacturers dip the steel parts in molten zinc which creates a barrier between the atmosphere and the steel. Also, in case the steel metal parts get scratched or damaged, the zinc sacrifices itself to protect the base metal. We make all of our steel metal buildings with high quality galvanized steel. Galvanization is a very durable protective coating and does not require you to reapply or repaint it every few months or years. Minimal maintenance and cleaning will help you avoid the damage that rust may cause.
Energy Efficiency is Difficult with Steel Metal Buildings
The misconception is that steel metal buildings are not very energy efficient and consume more energy to be functional. People believe that with these buildings, it is more difficult to have thermal control inside the structure. The interiors of the buildings can get very hot and stuffy in the summer and cold in the winter.
However, most of the steel buildings do not suffer from this problem. We install all of our enclosed steel metal buildings with extensive but affordable insulation systems. If you use high-quality insulation and install it properly, then you can achieve the perfect level of temperature control inside the building.
Noise Control is Difficult with Steel Metal Buildings
Steel metal buildings are noisy. That is also a common misbelief of people regarding steel metal buildings. But as with thermal control, noise control is also very easy with these structures. In fact, if you have installed insulation system for thermal control then noise control is already achieved within the building. The same insulation that you use for temperature control will create a barrier which stops transmission of sound energy. As a result, the insulation will absorb most of the noise you create inside the buildings. Plus, it also does not allow outside noise to enter the building either.
Construction of Steel Metal Buildings is Difficult
The belief that the construction of steel metal building is too complicated and can only be done by skilled laborers is also another misconception that people have with steel structures. This, we can assure you, is also not the case. Most of the parts of steel metal buildings are prefabricated in the factories and all that is required to be done on-site is the assembly. This is why steel metal constructions have such a short construction schedule. Also, the amount of skilled labor the construction requires is actually less since almost any worker can assemble the building. The ease of assembly of steel metal buildings, in fact, has given rise to manufacture of DIY metal building kits.
These misconceptions, that steel metal buildings are too expensive or too complicated to build, are what prevent the people from reaping all the benefits that steel has to offer. The good news is that these we are busting these myths. Day by day more and more people are using steel metal buildings for various purposes. The popularity of steel metal buildings is increasing because people can see that steel metal buildings are the most economical, durable and stylish options available in the market. Browse through Carport1’s website for the metal building of your choice.
