| It can be difficult to understand the need to "go | | | | minimal and insufficient amount, causing building |
| green" for the larger scale of environmental | | | | managers to lose thousands of dollars annually in |
| preservation. But there is one aspect of going green | | | | wasted energy. Because energy loss is large expense |
| that should immediately grab your attention: the cost | | | | for steel building managers, you'll want to make sure |
| savings. The financial benefits that come with energy | | | | your steel facility is insulated properly. A correctly |
| conservation are hard to ignore. Energy consumption | | | | insulated building may result a 20-50% savings on |
| is the largest and most controllable operating cost of | | | | your energy bills. These cost savings will quickly |
| a commercial building. This is becoming more and | | | | absorb the cost of insulating your steel building. |
| more evident as energy and utility costs increase at | | | | When you steel facility is equipped with a laminated |
| alarming rates and show no signs of slowing. | | | | vapor retardant, or facing, proper insulation prevents |
| Steel is the least expensive material of all the | | | | condensation, which allows for better climate control |
| available construction materials. Furthermore, properly | | | | and maximum energy efficiency. |
| treated steel is weather resistant, meaning your steel | | | | Don't forget lighting efficiency. We all know the |
| building will require little or no maintenance. The | | | | benefits of installing fluorescent light bulbs to save |
| unmatched strength of steel also makes it the | | | | electricity costs. Also, insulation facing can also |
| perfect material for buildings that require an open | | | | provide bright and reflective wall and ceiling |
| floor plan, where large open space is needed. | | | | treatments to further increase you lighting efficiency, |
| A great advantage of new steel building construction | | | | reducing your electric bills and your need for additional |
| is that they can be prefabricated. These pre-made | | | | lighting fixtures. |
| steel structures can be matched to local environment | | | | Remember, energy efficiency improvements such as |
| requirements and can be customized with your | | | | re-insulation, window installation, lighting, etc. may |
| unique colors and finishes. The prefabricated steel | | | | qualify for a tax credit of up to $1.80 per square |
| building is delivered to your site ready to by | | | | foot, dependent upon the details of the project. |
| assembled by an experienced local construction | | | | Short-term fixes to energy problems can only offer |
| company. Compared to alternative and traditional | | | | short-term results. Get the maximum return on your |
| construction methods, using a prefabricated steel | | | | steel building investment by reducing its operation |
| building for your commercial facility will result in a | | | | costs and creating a more comfortable environment. |
| much quicker construction time. Most prefabricated | | | | Promote the overall long-term quality of your steel |
| steel structures can be manufactured in 4 - 6 weeks. | | | | facility by ensuring it is properly insulated and energy |
| Many existing steel buildings were typically | | | | efficient. |
| constructed with only two inches of insulation, a | | | | |