Increasing Real Estate Value with Metal Buildings

Steel structures are convenient because they are easy to assemble and already pre-welded. Installation takes just a few hours, compared to several months for standard wooden construction.

Whether you're planning to sell your home or simply increase its value, here's why a steel building will help you.

How a Metal Building Can Increase Your Property's Value

• Homebuyers value durability. When someone buys a new home, there is a chance they will discover damage from poorly managed roof leaks.

Sometimes inspectors don't know that water has damaged the interior walls and/or roof. The owner only finds out when a leak starts, and they have to begin repairs.

With a metal building, homebuyers know that the walls won't rot and the structure will be strong enough to withstand harsh weather conditions. They might need some repairs, but problems won't arise from termites, insects or mold inside the walls.

In some regions, metal buildings are preferred for structures like sheds, pump houses and storage units. Buyers in these areas often bid higher on homes that already have the necessary metal buildings. It's not easy to replace a series of existing additional structures.

• A metal garage building is a double bonus. Garages always increase property value. People want a safe place to store their car, without leaving it exposed to weather conditions.

When a property has a metal garage building, it's even better. Not only is the garage useful for car storage, but the metal structure will last much longer and require less maintenance.

For example, a metal garage building is resistant to termite or insect damage. Insects don't like metal. A metal garage building also won't develop mold inside the walls due to water damage.

• Extra storage space is always a plus. Having several smaller metal buildings around the property is an excellent way to add extra storage space. If you're planning to add sheds to your lot, choose metal buildings.

You can buy ready-made metal sheds almost anywhere online or at your local hardware store. Some don't come with a floor, but you may not even need one.

Extra storage space is a big plus for homebuyers, but when this space is in metal buildings, they know their belongings will be better protected.

Why Metal Buildings Are Ideal

There are four main reasons why metal buildings make the perfect structure for your property.

Many choose steel because it's stronger than wood. With a metal building, you can't accidentally poke a hole in the wall with your foot while playing with kids.

Steel buildings require less maintenance and repairs than wooden structures, making them ideal.

A steel building is more energy-efficient than a standard wooden building before insulation. Since wooden buildings require insulation to retain heat, steel buildings are automatically more energy-efficient.

You can additionally insulate a steel building if you wish, but in most cases it's not necessary. If you're storing goods or using the building as an office or home, you should insulate your metal building. However, if you live in areas without cold weather, insulation might not be needed.

Steel buildings are eco-friendly because they can be recycled. When steel is recycled, it doesn't lose its strength. Steel production also uses less than half the energy it did 40 years ago, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent.

It's easy to turn a metal building into a modular one. No matter what your floor plan is, you can always remove a wall or part of a wall to create an extension. All you need to do is weld the seams, and your new addition will be waterproof.

Increase Your Property's Value with a Metal Building

The next time you decide to add a building to your property or if you need major repairs on an additional structure, consider a steel prefabricated construction. You'll add value to your property and your building will last longer.