Steel Buildings Are Not Created Equal

Steel Buildings Are Not Created Equal

Possibly, you have seen advertisements in magazines or online offering “The cheapest steel buildings available on the market today!â€� Or, “take advantage of these hot deals - today only.” After investigating these claims you will discover that cheaper economy models means lower-quality steel components are being offered.


Thomas Jefferson once said: “Never buy what you do not want because it is cheap, it will be dear to you.” If Mr. Jefferson were alive today, he would see his words reflected in those cheap ads. Ask yourself: “Am I making the best deal based on the price, or have I done my research correctly?”

There are countless quality steel buildings sold at attractive prices by reputable, steel building manufactures and suppliers - sometimes at a fraction of the cost of a more conventional structure. These types of structures are not the focus here.

The pivotal point around this “deal” are the cheaper, lower quality steel buildings utilizing thinner 29 gauge steel instead of the heavier 26 gauge. The maintenance problems for these types of buildings can be insurmountable versus those built with 26 gauge steel.

Quonset huts are examples of yesterday’s technology in steel structures. They are widely available, advertised at low prices but when purchased they can quickly max out your budget. Effectively insulating these structures is daunting. Basically, these structures are inefficient with prohibitively high utility bills for you to look forward to in the future.

Another way to look at which steel building you should purchase is to compare it to a surgical procedure. Do you shop around for the cheapest doctor, or the doctor who will perform a quality procedure for a higher cost? If you want the cheapest doctor to handle the surgery then read no further. However, if you’re interested in quality resulting in success, then consider the highest quality steel building you can afford. Make sure the company offers only premium grade materials. Generally these companies will not offer you the cheapest building; they will offer you a competitive price because they want your business. There is always room for negotiation with a reputable company. When you deal with a manufacturer or a supplier, you are not hit with any added brokering fees. The design and rigging is completed within the company with no additional vendor nightmares and added costs.