Thinking about purchasing a piece of real estate? You need to measure all the pros & cons while making the decision. After all, it’s your hard-earned cash that flows into it. For your convenience, we have summarized different raw materials generally used in construction, i.e., metal, wood, and brick. We hope it will guide you in choosing a sustainable and durable structure that will last decades.
When comparing costs, we found that metal is inexpensive per sq. ft. compared to wood, followed by brick. The demand for labor & aftercare is less for metal, followed by wood and brick. Metals are more energy-efficient than wood & bricks because they have a reflective surface that reduces cooling costs. The unique selling points of metal are its durability, various design options, virtually zero maintenance, and fast assembly at the site. We want to highlight that metal buildings cost less than wood over time.
Prefab metal buildings are one of the fastest constructions in the world. They are designed, cut, and drilled in the factory for precise fit on your lot. For comparison, wood farming needs on-site construction, demanding more labor & time. Moreover, adverse weather can delay the project. Brick buildings take the longest construction time and require skilled masonry, which adds to the cost.
And that’s not it. Metal is eco-friendly. There is no need to cut down large no. of trees, and we can reuse them multiple times without compromising their strength & durability. If you are not sold yet, hear this out. You can get a column-free steel building spanning up to 300 ft. wide. You can design the interior and exterior using various façade options.
Your steel building will retain its resale value with time without extra investments, so it’s a popular choice today. So, compare all the pros & cons before deciding on the raw material for your next building.
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