| Today's modern metal storage buildings are no | | | | Dozens of styles, colors, and sizes make |
| longer dilapidated backyard shacks. With | | | | choosing your steel building easy and fun. |
| construction innovation, your new storage | | | | From simple construction to elaborate |
| structure can be as sophisticated as your | | | | details, customize your metal building to |
| home or business. Store tools, equipment, or | | | | meet your style and storage needs. Today's |
| documents. A metal building can keep cars, | | | | steel construction is so advanced and |
| boats, or airplanes safe from the elements. | | | | attractive, you won't want to call it a shed. |
| Keep your belongings secure by storing on | | | | Choose the custom size you need. Buildings |
| your own property and not in an expensive | | | | can be small for garden tools and the lawn |
| self-storage unit. | | | | mower, or big enough for an airplane hangar. |
| | | | It can even function for agricultural and |
| Metal buildings are usually made of steel and | | | | industrial uses. |
| built in arch frame or rigid-frame style. | | | | |
| Steel is a combination of iron and carbon. | | | | Are you the handy type? There are many steel |
| Carbon is added in varying amounts for | | | | building kits for you to choose. The kits |
| strength. Steel is a practical building | | | | make it easy to finish building in a weekend. |
| material because it is durable in all types | | | | First, pour a simple foundation with |
| of weather but still lightweight. It is an | | | | materials found at your local hardware store. |
| ideal material for storage buildings because | | | | Next, bolt the precut pieces together and |
| it is also fire-resistant. | | | | raise them to stand on the foundation. There |
| | | | are predrilled holes to make the process even |
| Arch framed buildings are a very simple | | | | easier. Finish by putting up the sides and |
| construction of metal ribs, interlocked to | | | | door. You can save money on labor costs and |
| form an arch, with paneled end walls. These | | | | finish your building in a few days. |
| are a quick and economic choice, but the | | | | |
| semi-circle shape of the assembly limits | | | | Metal storage buildings are a worthwhile |
| storage. Rigid-frame has a steel skeleton | | | | investment. They cost roughly $15-30 per |
| framing with a paneled roof and walls. This | | | | square foot, depending on the amount of |
| allows more room but is not as easy to build | | | | detail. Self-storage units cost up from $50 |
| as arch framed buildings. | | | | to $300 per month, and may also charge a |
| | | | deposit and require insurance. Also, access |
| Steel is a better alternative to wood storage | | | | to a self-storage unit may be limited to |
| buildings due to the durability. Steel is | | | | business hours and there may be no security |
| galvanized, so it won't rust or rot. It is | | | | on premises other than your unit's lock. |
| pest-proof and does not require treating for | | | | |
| termites. Steel will not warp, expand, or | | | | Before you purchase your metal storage |
| settle. There is even optional insulation | | | | building, learn the building codes in your |
| for added protection from the temperature. | | | | area and comply with neighborhood association |
| You can feel secure storing important | | | | rules. Many people choose a general |
| documents and delicate items such as antiques | | | | contractor or broker to ensure knowledge of |
| in a steel building. Not to mention low | | | | local laws. Lastly, get your deal and |
| maintenance and no painting required, and | | | | warranty in writing. |
| many metal building manufacturers issue | | | | |
| warranties with their buildings, covering up | | | | After completing your new metal building, the |
| to 25 years or longer. | | | | final step is to move in! |
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