So, you plan to build a steel garage for your next project. We say, why not? Nowadays, we could not think of any other material to use for a building than steel. While wood has the advantage of being more aesthetically pleasing, it is vulnerable to the elements like rain, sun, snow, and pests.
Using steel, on the other hand, will protect your valuable assets like your car, motorcycle, boat, or your important tools for a very long time. You can also use your steel building garage as a workshop, office, or guest house.
Developing a new garage can be a difficult task, but by using metal as a principal material, you can make a stronger and more valuable building. Here is why metal should be at the top of your list for your garage.
Why metal buildings?
1. Flexibility of designs
Steel buildings offer you a great level of malleability and flexibility. You can easily customize the interior and exterior of your building. It is also easier to make additions than when using wood or brick.
2. Amazing strength
Steel has the highest strength-to-weight ratio, making it the best protector of your valuable items. Metal buildings also give you peace of mind knowing that they can withstand fires, earthquakes, storms, and other disasters.
3. Ease of maintenance
Garages made of wood are more susceptible to decay and damages. Metal buildings are easy to clean and maintaining them is no sweat. Repainting is optional since steel can withstand the elements.
4. Cost-effective
Steel buildings are relatively cheaper in the long run. They are durable, so they will last longer than wood. You may not even need to perform maintenance work on it for at least 15 years. You can save lots of money with steel.
Which brings us back to the question of how much a DIY metal building cost?
The answer is, it depends. There are plenty of factors that determine the price of a metal building.
Factors affecting the cost of a metal building
1. Price of steel
Since steel will be your basic material to use, it may be the biggest determinant of how much your DIY building will cost. Its price fluctuates, so if you want a more accurate picture of the total costs, you will have to check the price of steel in the same month you will build it.
2. Building design
The building’s design will surely affect the total cost. You will have a more expensive building if you have a simple design, and a more expensive one if it has intricate designs.
3. Fuel cost
Transporting steel will need fuel, and definitely, the supplier will pass on this expense to you. Like steel, fuel prices fluctuate, though not as much as the price of steel.
4. Buying power
If you are an individual buyer of steel, you would probably not get bulk discounts like huge wholesalers to do.
5. Custom features
Add ons to your building will increase the costs of building it.
If you are looking to build a 30×40 garage, the ballpark figure is $13,900. A 40×60 metal garage will cost around $19,200. But, as we said, there are many factors you need to consider.
