What are Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings?

Are you looking for a fast and cost-effective way to build a new structure? Whether it’s for personal use, business, or the community, pre-engineered metal buildings are excellent options. These structures are increasingly popular today because they are durable and easier to maintain compared to traditional buildings. Working with seasoned pre-engineered metal building contractors also streamlines labor and the costs of assembling and erecting these prefabricated structures. These experts can optimize the construction project’s schedule to ensure timely completion.

If you need a pre-engineered metal building fabricator, look no further than Armstrong Steel. We specialize in these structures and have been supplying custom pre-engineered steel buildings to clients in different industries for many years. Read on as we delve deeper into these buildings and their benefits.

Defining Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings

A pre-engineered metal building is essentially a structure composed of prefabricated parts that are engineered, cut, and punched at the fabricator’s facility so that they are ready to assemble when delivered to your construction site.

At Armstrong Steel, we customize every aspect of the building to your specifications. All bolt-together connections are pre-punched with holes, and most parts are numbered and cut to correspond with our custom assembly drawings. Pre-engineered metal building contractors simply need to refer to our step-by-step erection guide, assembly instructions, and anchor bolt patterns to eliminate the guesswork of assembling and erecting your structure.

Rise in Popularity

Pre-engineered metal buildings first gained popularity in the 1930s as a solution for constructing large-scale facilities like grain storage and airplane hangars. Today, these structures serve more applications, including homes, commercial buildings, manufacturing plants, and warehouses.

At Armstrong Steel, we have building experts who can customize prefabricated steel buildings for any purpose, such as equestrian facilities, residences, and churches. We leverage the flexible layouts and versatile framing systems of these structures to make them useful for any project, from garages to recreational centers to workshops. No matter what you’re building, we recommend working with seasoned pre-engineered metal building contractors who can understand your requirements so you can be confident in their ability to assemble and erect your structure correctly and quickly.

What are they made of?

Pre-engineered metal buildings are typically composed of three primary components: the primary framing (the main structural beams), the secondary framing (provides additional support for the primary framing), and the metal cladding (the exterior covering that protects the building and gives it its finished appearance).

As a seasoned metal building manufacturer, we consider your application, load-bearing requirements, and local building codes when designing your prefabricated steel structure. We use steel for all main parts of the structure to ensure a reliable and solid build.

Compared to conventional building methods, pre-engineered metal structures are faster to construct, more cost-effective, and highly durable. Moreover, pre-engineered metal building contractors can use any construction material to customize your structure.

Benefits of a Pre-Engineered Metal Building

As steel building fabricators, we have first-hand experience with how these buildings have benefited our customers. Here are a few reasons to choose pre-engineered metal buildings.

Cost-Efficient

Prefabricated steel buildings are significantly cheaper to build than traditional structures because their main components are made off-site, minimizing labor costs. Below are some key factors that make these buildings cost-efficient:

Low labor costs: At Armstrong Steel, we work closely with you as early as the design stage to ensure precise design and fabrication. Your building will be ready to assemble and erect when we deliver it to your site, cutting down on overall construction and labor costs.
Lower maintenance costs: Assuming it’s a high-quality steel building system built by seasoned pre-engineered metal building contractors, it should be durable and hold against harsh weather. This will reduce your upkeep costs and minimize the need for untimely repairs.
Reduced cooling and heating costs: Pre-engineered metal buildings are easy to insulate with modern insulation methods to lower your energy expenses.
Reduced insurance premiums: Steel buildings resist fire, water, and wind damage. Moreover, they withstand pest infestation and mold. All these can help lower your insurance costs.

Customizability

Armstrong Steel metal buildings are versatile. We offer different framing systems allowing the structure to be designed for any application. Moreover, our buildings can be customized with any construction material, benefiting customers who want their structures to look aesthetically pleasing.

Pre-engineered metal building contractors will help customize your structure and incorporate any exterior or interior finish you want. Our steel building systems support all roof and wall panels, allowing more creative freedom to use any wall or roof panel, including shingles, stucco, CMU, and brick.

More Interior Space to Work With

The clear-span framing (without columns or posts causing obstructions) lets you maximize the interior space. This makes the layout more flexible for large gatherings, storage, and installing lifts. Pair this with the ability to have larger doors, and your building can be used for storing aircraft or massive equipment.

A Building That Grows With You

Expansions are easy with pre-engineered metal buildings. If your business grows and you need more space, our contractors can seamlessly extend your building’s length or width.