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Benefits of building with pre-engineered steel panels
Metal is one of the best resources to use for your next industrial building project as it offers many distinct advantages over other traditional building materials, such as mass timber, wood and concrete. Not only does structural steel offer high a strength-to-weight ratio, it offers the advantages of durability and a contemporary, sophisticated look that’s appealing to the public. Steel is also the most cost-effective and affordable material for a wide variety of construction projects.
Most people only think of steel as a material for a building’s structural components – beams, girders and columns. Steel’s sophisticated look and low maintenance have made the material a top choice for more public-facing applications. Architects around the world have been turning to steel to create beautiful exteriors with shining panels that announce your company’s presence to the world. Only steel can allow for amazing cantilevers and other engineering features that bring life to engineering design.
The foundation for modern building design is the pre-engineered steel panel. The metal panels look amazing and help protect the structure. Cold-formed steel panels arrive pre-welded, pre-cut and pre-hole punched to reduce construction times, ready to support any R-value insulation and are available in a wide range of exterior finishes. The cold-forming process done at or near room temperature results in typically harder and stronger steel (in tensile strength) with less surface imperfections than by using hot rolling, which is roll-pressed at very high temperatures (over 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit). Cold-formed steel excels as load-bearing structural elements (such as framing and joists) in commercial buildings up to 10 stories. It’s also more resistant against tension breaking and deformation. We've written previously about how steel has become such an eco-friendly building material.
One popular trend is to use pre-weathered steel or stainless steel to eliminate the need for any future painting. Pre-engineered metal buildings are available in a variety of colors, roof styles, and window options that can be customized to suit just about any design scheme. It is extremely easy to make your building blend in or stand out.
Here are a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy by incorporating cost-efficient pre-engineered panels into your next building project:
Steel-panel construction is cost-effective.
Most people would be forgiven in thinking high-quality pre-engineered steel panels would be more expensive. This is not the case, as steel uses fewer overall materials and results in much lower construction times. The amount of labour to erect your building is much less (and much faster) to save you thousands. Your final building can be created faster, at a lower overall costs with fewer possible errors. A rigid-frame system with standing seam or screw-down solutions eliminates concerns about extra cost to enhance safety and performance. Building out for future capacity is a valuable investment. It sticks with you for a lifetime. Steel buildings offer an optimal design with your business in mind.
Enhanced safety.
Pre-engineered steel panels are more resistant to the climate and exterior elements. They protect against rust and corrosion, do not need any maintenance or painting and won’t splinter or rot as with other materials. Avoid the discomfort from the outside world. Your building’s steel shell will shield your people and equipment from the outside world and can be coated with additional fire-resistant coatings to further protect your greatest investments.
Adaptable modern design.
Steel architecture combined with pre-engineered steel panels can accommodate a wide range of contemporary building designs. You’re able to create beautiful, modern expressions with open concepts that only lightweight steel framing allows. Your working space can be large, open and friendly without pillars and other obstructions. Steel panels are also heralded for their ability to be used alongside other construction materials. Steel is attractive and flexible, so it can be combined with other natural materials to create an impressive look and atmosphere.
Endless versatility.
And these pre-engineered buildings are designed, engineered and delivered directly to your job site regardless of how isolated they are. Traditional building can be prohibitive in some locations. Buildings made with steel framing do not require any cutting, welding or hole punching on site, as those requirements can be accomplished in off-site fabrication facilities. The engineering system provides a flexible and versatile solution that can be transported in regardless of location or if they must be erected in tight spaces around existing structures.
Not only do metal buildings made with pre-engineered steel panels go up faster than with traditional construction, they can also be moved or expanded quickly and easily if necessary due to their end wall fastening system. Whether you are expanding upwards or to any side, steel is the way to go. You can even join multiple buildings together to create a larger facility. And your business won’t need to close while the construction is being completed.
Sustainable comfort.
Climate change and concerns about sustainable building have forced organizations to rethink how their buildings get created. Steel remains the intelligent choice for creating green buildings that are responsible to our environment. Steel is also renowned for its strength yet also for how it can be recycled endlessly without affecting its strength. When you want a highly durable building with a long lifespan that can be reused to keep its value, steel’s nature ensures a quicker build that uses less energy and incorporates greener materials. Every small contribution has a big impact.
Contact Summit Steel Buildings when you want to get started.
For cost-effective, energy-efficient designs and high-performance wall and roof systems, pre-engineered steel panel buildings provide the long-term solution for any industry. Our experience in agriculture, warehousing, forestry and mining construction have proven that steel is best when considering your expanding production needs. We believe pre-engineered steel building construction is the most versatile and cost-effective way to expand your business in a responsible way that can be executed quickly without interrupting your current operations. Call us today.
About the author
Frank Melo has a construction civil engineering technology and business background with over 25 years of experience as a business owner and contractor. He was born and educated in London, Ontario and now divides his time between projects primarily in Ontario and British Columbia. He can be contacted at Summit Steel Buildings at (778) 951-4766 or by email at frank.melo@summitsteelbuildings.com or through LinkedIn.
