If you’re looking to design a home that is beautiful and comfortable, be sure to add steel into your list of potential materials to build with. Steel offers several benefits in terms of building abilities and durability. Read on to learn more about the advantages of metal housing.
Using Metal Buildings for Your Home
- Metal Structures are Durable: Steel is a long-lasting and durable material. It is able to withstand various weather conditions including strong winds, rain and snowfall. Metal is also resistant to bugs, pests, fire and mold.
- Sustainable: There are no dangerous chemicals in steel, meaning it is not harmful to the environment. Along with this, steel is completely recyclable. A lot of the steel currently available in the market is partially recycled, as it doesn’t lose any strength during the recycling process.
- Expandable: If you need to add additional rooms or expand an existing area, it is relatively easy. Adding more arches can help you to create the space that you need without needing to undertake a major renovation project.
- Energy-Efficient: Our pin and cap insulation is designed to fit our buildings easily and snugly and will work to both keep heat in during the winter and also repel the heat during the summer, keeping the interior cool.
- Easy to Personalize: Whether you want multiple windows and doors, skylights or a specific color, your steel building can be customized however you’d like. You are able to select from five pre-painted color options for your endwalls and trim, or you have the option to paint your building. The Galvalume Plus™ coating on our steel acts as a bonded primer, allowing quick and easy paint customization.
Dual-Purpose Metal Building Home Ideas
One of the many advantages of building a metal building is its versatility. Metal buildings can be used for multiple applications. The following are just a few examples of metal buildings that have dual purposes as a home:
A Shop + House = Shouse
There are many people that work from home or that have started a business out of their kitchen or garage. There’s no reason to rent out space away from home when you can design a building that functions as both a home and a workspace. A “shouse” is just that: a building that has both a traditional living space and a space for your shop. For example, you can combine your living space with a storefront, machine shed, or hobby shop.
Garage With Living Quarters
A garage with living quarters is designed so the garage space is on the ground floor and the living quarters are on the top floor. Although you can use such a combo for various reasons, one of the biggest advantages of a garage with living quarters is the efficient use of space. If you want to add both living and storage space or a garage to your property but do not have room to build both separately, a garage with living quarters is a great solution.
Metal Workshop/Home Combo
Similar to the “shouse,” a metal workshop and home combo makes life much easier for anyone who has either started a small business in which they produce goods in a metal workshop or spends a lot of time on their metalwork hobby. When designing such a combo, it’s essential that the layout is carefully considered and that the entire space is properly ventilated and insulated. When done right, this will allow easy access to your workshop from your home without sacrificing comfort or safety.
Metal Building Home with Two Garage Doors
A garage with two doors makes perfect sense if you have two vehicles you need to store. But what about building a metal home with two garage doors leading into your living space, not your actual garage? Such a unique home design can be incredibly functional. For instance, if you want to entertain guests on a beautiful summer day, opening a garage door allows you to open the living space to the outdoors and bring the sunlight in.
How Much do Metal Building Homes Cost?
On top of the many other benefits that steel building homes offer, they also provide a lot of flexibility. Metal building homes can be more affordable than traditional homes because they are prefabricated and don’t require much time or labour to assemble. However, the cost varies significantly based on various factors, such as size, features, and your customization needs.
Learn More About Using Metal Building Kits for Your Home
When looking to design a home, be sure to consider steel as a building material. The durability and customization options steel buildings provide are able to meet all of your needs. For more information about metal home kits or the variety of other metal building styles we offer, contact us. You can call us at 1-800-668-5111 to speak to an expert or fill out our online form to request a quote.
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