The main competitor of Steel Buildings are Red Iron structures. Most customers realize in this day and age that steel is going to overtake wood in nearly every aspect except flammability. Wood burn so much quicker than steel it’s not even a competition. Seriously, well done wood. In the cutting edge of the building market two options stand tall with many misconceptions therein between them. We at Steel Building Garages hope to clear up at least a few of them for you today. This is not say there isn’t a place for both, competition in the free market is welcome. But ultimately, steel buildings are the better choice for nearly every project. Here’s why:
Red Iron Structures
Red iron is characterized by it’s color. The color is actually just a paint primer that is sprayed on after the steel is manufactured or recycled. The red iron structures are typically used for buildings that need wide open spaces for a large quantity of storage. The material is strong, and can endure a very respectable amount of abuse. In general, most red iron buildings that you see are engineered in the shape of an I. The shape coupled with correct measurements is what ensures the longevity of Red Iron. Just looking at a Red Iron building will key you into the seriousness of the construction. It’s heavy duty stuff, but that comes at a cost.
Our buildings at Steel Building Garages can really be erected by a few people in an afternoon as long as they have some building knowledge. Red irons take serious commitments from outside contractors. Outside contractors are expensive, and they make mistakes. Most people who are interested in a metal building know that the customization and ability to make it your own is one of the main draws. A contractor is going to make a Red Iron building to your specifications, but the cost and customization are now respectably much higher and much lower as a result. Also, our steel is cut at our factory to exactly match the requirements of your building, and we cut some frame-outs and doors on site as necessary.
Steel Building Garages
Steel buildings are also extremely reliable and strong. The material itself is really not any different in strength. However, the engineering is remarkably more complex and intricate, and all at a lower cost. The prefabricated building model of steel buildings is related to the marriage of form and function. We make our steel buildings extremely customizable and reliable at any configuration. The steel is also cut to specification at the factory and can be dropped off to install with everything a home or business owner needs to construct it themselves. Ultimately, your getting benefits with cost, with customization, less hassle, and the same or more engineered strength reliability. Don’t believe us? Call in today to speak with a building advisor and purchase your new steel building today. You’ll be seeing red with red iron, and saving green with Steel Building Garages.