Modern Living: The Rising Popularity of Residential Metal Buildings

Residential metal buildings continue to rise as contemporary alternatives to traditional homes, and it’s easy to see why. Using steel in home construction brings a long list of benefits — from design flexibility to faster builds and durability.

If you’re looking for a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and customizable home, our team at Armstrong Steel can deliver a high-quality metal building designed to meet your requirements.

And as seasoned metal building fabricators, we recognize the increasing popularity of residential metal buildings and their impact in reshaping modern living trends and preferences. In this blog, we will explore the reasons behind their rising prevalence and how they transform perceptions in home construction and design.

Cost-Effectiveness and Accessibility

One of the reasons for the rising popularity of residential metal buildings is their cost-effectiveness. Steel can be a more cost-effective choice compared to traditional materials due to lower raw material costs and reduced labor requirements during construction.

The key is to work with a trusted and experienced residential metal building fabricator like us. At Armstrong Steel, we collaborate closely with homeowners to ensure a reasonable price for their custom prefabricated metal home. Moreover, we can deliver their pre-engineered steel building kit anywhere in the US, allowing you to build where you want, whether in rural or urban locations.

High Customizability

Are you worried about your residential metal building looking like a warehouse? Our building consultants will ensure that it’s designed with the interior and exterior finishes you want. Our steel homes support all types of roof and wall designs, allowing you to fully customize the look with materials like metal panels, shingles, or CMU. Our designs also work with brick and stucco, so your home can look exactly as you imagine. We will work with you to turn your dream home into a reality.

Durability and Longevity 

Natural disasters, fire, and pests can easily destroy a conventional home. You do not have to worry when you live in a pre-engineered residential metal building by Armstrong Steel. Our structures are engineered to your area’s local building codes and load-bearing requirements, ensuring they can withstand whatever nature throws at them. Strong earthquakes, high winds, and intense snowfall will be the least of your worries.

In addition, steel homes are non-combustible and won’t easily succumb to fires. More importantly, they resist moisture problems and termites. All these ensure a long-lasting and low-maintenance home that will last for decades.

More Affordable to Build

Costs can easily add up when you build a home the traditional way. That’s not the case with residential metal buildings because these structures are pre-engineered and prefabricated before they are delivered to your construction site for assembly. When your steel building kit arrives, it will be ready to assemble and erect.

Armstrong Steel ensures that every aspect of the structure fits seamlessly together. We provide numbered components and pre-punched connections to streamline assembly. Simply follow our detailed assembly drawings and refer to our step-by-step erection guide for a streamlined building process. All these benefits reduce labor costs to save you money.

No Waste 

Armstrong Steel metal buildings are prefabricated and engineered by our experts before they are shipped to the construction site. Doing so allows us to optimize the use of materials and prevent residual waste, ensuring you pay only for the materials we use. In addition, every piece of your residential metal building is specifically engineered to align with your local codes and loads to avoid excessive material usage.

Versatility

At Armstrong Steel, we offer pre-engineered steel homes in virtually all sizes so we can meet your length, width, and height requirements.

In addition, we provide modular and clear-span framing systems that make it possible to design your home to align with your architectural needs. Your metal building can be made with minimal interior columns or posts if you want a more open and flexible layout. It’s up to you to create partitions and specific rooms to suit your lifestyle and requirements or add a second floor.

Future-Proof 

Traditional construction leaves very little to no room for expansions, making renovations and additions extremely costly and time-consuming. That’s not the case with a residential metal building. Because they feature modular and clear-span layouts, future expansions are easier and more affordable with endless width and length extension options. This means your home can adapt to your growing needs and changing lifestyles. There will be enough space for installing a lift or transforming rooms for specific needs, such as a gym, personal studio, or a home office.

Energy Efficient 

Steel-frame buildings can be insulated in many different ways to boost energy efficiency. The key is to select the right insulation system that suits your needs and budget while letting you create a more comfortable and energy-efficient living space. If you need help choosing an insulating material or solution, feel free to contact our building consultants! We are always ready to provide tailored advice based on your situation.

Build your home with metal.

Are you interested in building your dream home with steel? We can help! Connect with us here at Armstrong Steel to price your residential metal building today. You can also consult our experts by calling 1-800-345-4610.

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