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Once any business, consumer, or organization begins designs for a new construction project involving steel, the choices can seem complex and confusing. Advertising on the radio, television or the Internet shows it to be a very marketable product. A number of these advertisements speak of the low cost, “hot” deals, and/or the need to buy soon before prices go up. Investigating these companies’ claims can help you in determining if you are getting a cheap metal box or a premium quality steel building.
Heavily relying on the cheapest priced steel building can be detrimental to your project. Steel buildings cheap at the outset can turn into quality and maintenance nightmares in a short period of time. Many can also quickly become expensive structures once the building is complete and ready for occupancy.
Rest assured that there are many premium quality steel buildings sold at a low cost by many reputable steel building manufacturers and suppliers. These are oftentimes purchased at a fraction of the price of a similar sized conventional structure. The cheap “economy” buildings that are of lesser quality are the focus of this article. These structures are assembled with thinner gauged 29-gauge steel rather than premium quality 26-gauge steel, which is favored by most companies. Twenty-nine gauge steel is not of sufficient quality to construct a building that will be occupied. Maintenance problems associated with the use of 29-gauge steel can be formidable.
A good example of yesterday’s technology is the Quonset hut. These can be purchased at very low prices. However, the added expense of effectively insulating these structures can be very high and put the final cost of the building far beyond the price the purchaser originally paid. Quonset huts have inefficient under roof space and the energy costs for this type of building can be daunting. This initially “cheap” building can become very expensive over the course of time.
If you are currently considering an inexpensive steel building, compare it with the prospect of having to have surgery. Are you concerned more with the “cheapest” doctor you can find, or rather with obtaining a doctor with a proven history of success and quality service, even if slightly more pricey? Of course, the “cheapest” doctor is rarely anybody’s answer. Likewise, if you are interested in quality that results in overall success you should consider buying the highest quality steel building that you can afford. Insist on only premium grade materials. This may not be the “cheapest” building on the market but will likely be the best available price of a quality building. You will also probably receive an excellent warranty. There are no added “brokering” expenses. The proper design and rigging of your steel building will be completed through the company you purchased it from. There is no need to shop with a multitude of vendors for the options, accessories, and added features that you require, making the overall process simple and efficient.
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