When you consider adding a new building to your property – whether for residential or commercial purposes – one of the key considerations for the project is the longevity of the structure. If you can expect the building to have a long and useful lifespan, it will be easier to see the value it will provide compared to the financial investment you have to make.
So, when you choose a steel building, how long can you expect it to last? Some variables are involved in answering that question, and we’ll go into more detail in the article below. If you would like to take some time to design a custom steel building and get a quote on it, the Build & Price tool we offer is the best way to get started. For help, just contact us, and a team member will be happy to assist.
The Most Important Factor
Before going any further, it’s important to highlight the single most important factor in the durability of any building – metal or otherwise – and that is the quality of the work done to create the structure. There is no replacement for working with a company that will use quality materials and carefully construct the building to ensure it lives up to your expectations. Cutting corners–in terms of the partner you choose to work with on this project–is a sure way to wind up disappointed in the end.
For steel buildings, you have an excellent partner available when you choose to work with American Carports, Inc. Not only do we use quality steel to create the parts that will become your new building, but we also work closely with our customers every step of the way to make sure the finished product is something that suits their needs.
Look at Warranty Coverage
A good way to get some indication of how long a building can be expected to last is to look at the warranty coverage offered by the company creating that building. After all, if a company is willing to stand behind its product financially for a long time into the future, that’s a pretty good indication of the kind of performance they expect it to deliver.
With the metal buildings from American Steel, Inc., that warranty coverage can last for a full 20 years when you opt for 12-gauge materials on your order. That’s an impressive window of coverage and speaks to the longevity that owners will enjoy. Of course, that certainly doesn’t mean that your building is going to fall over after the 20 years is up, and many metal structures will continue to look great and be structurally sound long after those first two decades.
You Don’t Need to Do Much
With a warranty that lasts 20 years and the potential for the building to last much longer than that, you might be thinking that plenty of work will be required on your end to make sure the building lasts as long as possible. But that’s just not the case. In fact, metal buildings require very little maintenance – certainly less than is needed for wood structures. It’s a good idea to watch the exterior of the structure periodically to remove build-up and dirt, and you’ll want to visually inspect it from time to time to make sure no problems have popped up, but that’s about it. For something that can last so long, a metal building is going to take very little of your time and attention over the years.
Steel Buildings are Resistant to Common Threats
Some of the potential threats that can jeopardize the health of a wood building won’t be a factor with steel. For one thing, steel isn’t prone to fire damage, so you don’t need to worry about a fire consuming the structure and bringing it to the ground. It’s always important to be safe to avoid a fire starting inside the building, but steel isn’t vulnerable to this threat in the same way as wood.
Also, pests like termites can do serious damage to wood buildings, sometimes to the point where the building needs major renovation or demolition. Again, this isn’t a problem seen with steel. Steel buildings aren’t a tasty snack for termites or any other kinds of critters, so you don’t need to worry about hungry pests doing expensive damage to your metal building.
Our Steel Buildings Last
The impressive longevity of steel buildings is just one of the many selling points that should have you excited about the possibilities of this project. At American Carports, Inc., we are proud of the steel structures we have created for our many customers, and we’d love to add your name to that list. Take a moment to reach out today and put this project in motion!
