Is A Used Metal Building Really The Best Option?
When considering a metal building for your next project—whether it's your dream yoga studio or aviation hangars—it's imperative you consider the durability and quality of the space your employees, customers, or clients will be in.
For some, re-purposing a used metal building might seem like not only the most cost effective way to start your new business, but also mindful of the environment, and less time consuming in the long run. However, if you purchase a decades old metal building at a low price, well—you might be getting exactly what you pay for. Buying a used steel building that isn't up to construction codes your city or has several other potential problems, or hold up to certain loads that every steel building is designed to withstand.
Even though the building is "new to you," it's not new. When you try to re-erect used metal this building, the chances of the building pieces lining up are next to none. The chances of the sheeting being usable are next to none. There is too much risk involved to come away with a product that is most likely compromised, or more importantly, not what you wanted.
Pre-engineered metal buildings are structurally designed to last several decades, and are resilient enough to withstand all types of inclement weather. Customers also save on the erection process. Typically, pre-engineered metal buildings can be erected in less time than traditional construction.
With pre-engineered steel, you can pick and choose the exact design you want fully realize the vision you have for your building.
The only true limit is your imagination.
Everything else is up to you. Arco pre-engineered comes with an assortment of potential metal building optional features such as:
Skylight Panel made with continuous strand woven fiberglass, in addition to the usual multi-directional mat of chopped glass fibers imbedded in a fire-retardant resin, formed to match roof panel configuration. Skylights are available in white only. Optional U.L. fire rated or UL 90 rated skylights are available.
Marquee Awning provides shelter at door openings at an economical price. They are the perfect alternative for those locations where structural canopies or overhangs are either not desired or cannot be used.
Passage Doors are furnished in 3'x7′ single leaf and 6'x7′ double leaf systems. They are hollow metal doors available in solid or glass panel leafs. The exterior is painted with a primer coat only and finished coats are to be field applied. The doors are furnished complete with insulated door leaf jambs, threshold, hinges, and hardware. Closers are optional.
These are extra features you get to choose when you choose a pre-engineered metal building. Otherwise, when you go with used, you're either stuck with what the building already came with, or you'll be spending even more money trying re arrange your used metal building to your specifications. When it comes to your building design you should be able to start with new, durable steel.
