Metal barns are amazing. They are strong, durable, cost-efficient, and – because of modern technology – are now aesthetically pleasing.
However, despite all these qualities, a lot of people still shun metal barns in favor of the traditional wood barns. For some reason, they still do not trust metal as a building material for their barns. Some say it looks expensive. Some say it is challenging to construct, while some say it may be too hot inside a metal barn because it seems like a giant oven.
We understand the apprehension, as metals look cumbersome to use. Fortunately, pre-engineered metal buildings have been developed and are fast rising in popularity. They are practical, long-lasting, and affordable.
Those are just for starters. There are many more benefits you can gain when you use a metal barn. What are those? Read on.
Why use a metal barn?
- Low maintenance
One of the benefits of steel construction is that it needs low maintenance. You do not have to repaint it every couple of years since it does not have a wood exterior. Metal barns can last up to 25 years without doing any major maintenance work.
Unlike wood, metal does not grow mold, mildew, and other fungi. Metal does not warp, rot, twist, or split. Thus, this material saves you lots of money in the long run.
- Pest-free
Wood attracts pests like termites and carpenter ants and provides easy access for mice and rats. Termites and carpenter ants have powerful jaws that can quickly destroy wood. Mice love to chew on wood, creating holes the size of a nickel that they can squeeze through to get inside the barn.
These pests cannot chew metal. You would no longer need to pay for annual pest control services, at least not for termites, carpenter ants, and mice.
- Big energy savings.
Metal barns utilized for garages, agriculture, warehouses, aviation, and storage may not need air conditioning or heating, saving you a lot of money on energy consumption. For commercial or residential buildings, you may need climate control systems. That is where metal framing works well. Pre-engineered metal structures have deep wall cavities, allowing for thicker, more energy-efficient insulation.
Get the best metal barns from Lion Buildings
At Lion Buildings, we provide the best and the widest variety of metal buildings ready to install anywhere in the United States.
We have metal barns that are highly cost-efficient, durable, and easy to install.
For more information about our products, call us at (888) 237-2991.
