Monday, May 30, 2011

Metal Buildings Are Eco-Friendly And Economical

By Adrianna Noton


Metal buildings are versatile, economical and are becoming quite popular. New designs and technological advances are causing the industry to expand at a good rate. Steel buildings were primarily used for garages, storage units, water-craft protection and farm-buildings in past. They are in now the pioneer stages of becoming environmentally friendly, green movement homes.

Do it yourselfers have always enjoyed erecting steel units. While these DYI units are fine for garages and storage areas, it would be advisable to contract a professional to build units which are to be used as living areas. Large structures need good support, especially if there are several rooms which might need plumbing or heating installations and systems.

Steel is recyclable, so metal building homes are considered to be very eco-friendly. In addition, they cost less to build. They are strong and very resilient to all types of weather. Steel structured homes are sensible and are particularly so when open-concept homes seem to be becoming more popular.

The green movement seems to be inspiring more and more open-concept style homes. These homes can be constructed fairly inexpensively and seem not to require as much gas, oil or hydro for heating or cooling as do traditional homes. Consumers and contractors are moving toward underground thermal systems or water-tubing systems alternatives for their new homes.

These types of heating/cooling systems work best in open-concept homes. Steel roofs, which are available in several attractive colors, are proving to be very functional as well - especially when looking at climate control capabilities.

The sound of rain on a steel roof is peaceful. Collecting clean rain water in barrels or a cistern-type system, for the purpose of watering gardens for instance, is possible because the water does not accumulate toxic residues. It is easy to install sunroofs and solar systems in metal-homes as well. This is advantageous to the home-owner and to the environment.

Constructing a metal home is far less expensive that more traditional methods for which prices seem to be consistently escalating. Steel homes lend themselves to open-concept designs because there is less need to interior support beams, reducing construction costs. Window space can be well-taken advantage of as well.

The exterior can also be designed attractively was well. In addition to the previously mentioned steel roofs, the exterior walls do not have to look like the steel storage buildings we have become accustomed to seeing. The popular stacked stone look is easily mimicked by steel construction. It is easy to care for and will not lose its aesthetic value over time.

These fabricated-steel facades are beneficial in a couple of ways. They add an additional means of temperature control because of the layered affect. They are easy to look at, maintain and clean. When a new look is desired, they can simply be peeled off and replaced creating the look of a brand new home.

Metal building uses are becoming far more sophisticated than in days gone by. Rather than being thought of only as places for storage, they are becoming popular as comfortable, economic, and environmentally friendly homes.




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