| Steel garages are good examples of steel buildings. | | | | Not as heavy: Steel structures do not weigh as much |
| Many people think of industrial applications, when | | | | as other garages. Wood, brick, or concrete would be |
| they think steel. However, there are many people | | | | considerably heavier. |
| using steel for outdoor buildings. They are not just | | | | Steel resists fire. This makes them safer than wood |
| for factories and warehouses. | | | | garages. You may be able to get cheaper insurance |
| Steel buildings are made completely out of steel. | | | | due to that fact. |
| They are not to be confused with steel frame | | | | You may get a tax credit: Many steel garages qualify |
| buildings. Steel frame buildings have the inner | | | | as energy efficient buildings. They can also be |
| structure of steel. The outer building such as the roof | | | | completely recycled. |
| and siding can be made out of other materials. A | | | | Damage resistant: They do not warp or change |
| steel frame garage may resemble an ordinary wood | | | | shape in any way. They cannot become water |
| garage. Steel frame buildings are not the subject of | | | | damaged. Insects will not harm them. This is |
| this discussion. Steel buildings have many advantages | | | | especially important if you live in an area prone to |
| over other structures. Here are some to consider. | | | | termites. Fungus would not find a suitable place to |
| Pros | | | | grow. The buildings will not stay wet. |
| They are cheaper than building a conventional garage. | | | | Cons |
| You will pay considerably less than a conventional | | | | Steel buildings may require special equipment to build. |
| one. | | | | However, you can buy steel garage kits. This will |
| Sturdiness: Steel is strong. They do not need a lot of | | | | take quite a bit of the guesswork out of erecting a |
| extra support. The design and structure of the steel | | | | steel building. Steel absorbs heat very well. In cold |
| building make it very strong. They hold up better | | | | weather, the heat can absorb into the building and |
| than wood. There is also very little, if any, upkeep. | | | | dissipate quickly. They can rust if damaged. You |
| Once you build them, there is not much else to do. | | | | would need to protect them if scratched or dented. |
| They can withstand the elements well also. | | | | Summary |
| Multipurpose: Steel structures can serve many uses. | | | | There are many uses for steel garages. They have |
| They can be large storage sheds. Make a workshop | | | | many uses. They are typically cheaper than other |
| out of one. You may use them to house farm | | | | types of buildings. They are very durable. They resist |
| equipment. You can let the kids use it as a band | | | | water and rot. They will rust if damaged. In |
| practice area. Anywhere you can use a building, steel | | | | wintertime, they may lose heat rapidly. You will not |
| can serve that function. | | | | have to worry about pests such as termites. Steel is |
| Outside design: Many steel buildings can look like | | | | light and strong. It is also fire resistant. However, |
| other types of buildings. You can apply various | | | | steel buildings may not be easy to erect. However, |
| materials for colors and textures. They can resemble | | | | there are kits to make them easier to build. |
| wood, also. | | | | |