Customizing Your Steel Building: Unique Features You Didn’t Know Were Possible

Steel buildings are perfect for commercial applications because they are easy to customize to reflect your functional as well as your branding requirements. At Armstrong Steel, we will work with you to design a commercial steel building with the features you want. Our building consultants will collaborate with you to create a structure that matches your corporate identity.

One of the reasons many businesses use steel buildings is the endless customization available. Our commercial steel buildings have been used for a wide range of applications, from motor vehicle dealerships and retail stores to medical clinics and strip malls. We have also designed structures that have become restaurants, storage facilities, offices, and shopping centers. No matter what you need, we’re confident that we can deliver a structure that has your desired features and meets your unique requirements.

How versatile are steel building designs?

A commercial steel building can be made with minimal or zero interior columns, making its layout flexible for any application. No matter your building’s purpose—self-storage, retail, or office—our modular and clear-span framing systems offer the flexibility to make your design a reality.

Easy to customize and finish

Thanks to steel’s versatility, you can use a wide range of exterior materials, so your building won’t look like a typical steel structure. Our steel building systems work with all roof and wall designs. Plus, they can be incorporated with almost any interior or exterior finish. This means you won’t have to worry about your building looking like an industrial warehouse.

Flexibility for any application

Clear-span designs eliminate the need for interior columns. This creates a flexible layout to accommodate lifts or store oversized machinery and equipment. For recreation facilities, this provides uninterrupted space for indoor sports courts, swimming pools, or skating. With spacious interiors and larger doors, the commercial steel building can be a suitable event venue or riding facility.

Expand your building

Modular framing essentially future-proofs steel buildings because it makes length and width extensions so much easier. You can expand your building to accommodate your growing needs down the road.

Unique ways to customize commercial steel buildings

Now that you understand how versatile commercial steel buildings can be, it’s time to explore unique features you can add to your structure. These customizations will allow you to add character to your building, making it stand out while allowing you to represent your brand.

Exterior finishes

Steel makes it possible to use any exterior finish on your commercial building. Use various paint colors to match your aesthetic preferences or branding, and add textured finishes for a unique look and feel. Siding options like stucco, metal panels, or brick can also work with exterior walls.

Roofing options

We can engineer your commercial steel building to support your preferred roof style, including flat, gable, and gambrel. We can even increase the roof pitch if you’re in a region that experiences heavy snowfall or rain to help make sure that snow and water won’t accumulate. Another great thing about steel buildings is that they can support all kinds of roofing materials, including shingles and metal.

Windows and doors

Doors can be customized in any way in steel buildings, ensuring your business can make the right impression as soon as customers enter. Do you need larger openings? A commercial steel building can easily accommodate roll-up doors to simplify access. This makes sense for vehicle dealerships and other applications where you might be required to move large equipment, machinery, or automobiles.

You can also choose any window type and size to meet your architectural and aesthetic requirements. Our building consultants can advise you on proper placement to maximize ventilation, natural light, and energy efficiency.

Interior finishes and layouts

Regardless of the layout, your commercial steel building can easily accommodate dividers or walls to separate workspaces or create dedicated spaces. With modular framing, you can install additional floors to maximize the usable space.

Steel supports all wall finishes, allowing you to use any material like metal panels or drywall. Moreover, your building can have reliable, heavy-duty flooring like tiles, epoxy, or concrete.

Climate control and insulation

A rigid-frame steel structure will ensure effective insulation that can mitigate moisture and humidity problems. With high-performance insulation, your commercial steel building can be more energy-efficient and help you save money on heating and cooling costs. Additionally, you can integrate sophisticated HVAC systems into your building for optimum comfort.

Lighting, electrical, and specialized features

Commercial steel buildings can be designed with custom wiring and outlets for optimum equipment and lighting placement. We can also provide designs that can accommodate skylights, LED lighting, and other illumination solutions for optimum brightness and energy savings. Going green? Steel structures can incorporate rainwater harvesting systems and solar panels.

Accessories and extras

Steel buildings are easy to integrate with standard ventilation solutions like exhaust fans and vents to maintain air quality and airflow. They can accommodate security features like access controls, security systems, and cameras. You can have enough interior space for custom storage solutions like racks, cabinets, and shelves. It’s also easy to install lifts, ramps, and accessible doors in your commercial steel building for ADA compliance.

Ready to design your steel building?

Let our experts at Armstrong Steel take the guesswork out of customizing commercial steel buildings. We’ll help you navigate the design process and ensure your structure aligns with your business preferences and requirements. Call 1-800-345-4610, or get a quote by clicking ‘Price My Building.’