Steel buildings are not a new thing. In fact, buildings have been made from steel for decades. However, until recently the majority of steel buildings were designed for commercial purposes. The reasons were obvious, commercial premises generally required practicality and speed of erection, steel offers both of these.
But, times change, today people are starting to recognize the power of steel in residential construction. This has led to an increase in steel homes and even the conversion of commercial premises into steel.
Providing you use a reputable specialist in steel fabrication Sydney you’ll find that steel buildings as homes offer a variety of benefits:
Strength
Steel is very strong, this is why it is commonly used in commercial construction. Steel beams can be made to span large spaces without support, making it easier to create a useable space.
This strength transfers to homes, allowing you to create large open-plan spaces. The strength is also beneficial when you live in an area subject to natural disasters. Although it is impossible to guarantee a building will survive an earthquake, steel is more likely to survive than wood.
Building Cost
It may surprise you but building with steel is generally the cheaper option! It is worth noting that wood is cheaper to purchase. However, wood-framed houses require a lot more time and manpower on site. Metal buildings can be created with a minimum of staff and a few pieces of heavy machinery.
Because there is less labour and the process is faster, building with steel tends to be cheaper than any other option currently available.
Pest Proof
Steel is coated to ensure it won’t be affected by moisture. Alongside this, steel is naturally of no interest to pests. They can’t chew through it and they don’t want to eat it. This means a steel-framed home is less attractive to pests and a house-made completely of steel is of no interest at all to pests.
That’s a good incentive to build with steel.
Customizable
Any home can be customized but you’ll find it easier to modify or even design a home to your exact specifications when it is made of steel. This goes back to the strength of steel and the fact it can be made in any shape or size that you like. The result is complete freedom to design and build a steel building for your home.
It even allows you to have more glass in your home as the steel is doing all the structural work. This makes it a great choice for people that love light or have great views they want to enjoy.
Designing A Steel Home
You can take an existing steel building or build one from scratch. In both cases, you’ll find there are plenty of companies and software apps that will help you to visualizer and design your home before you start ordering any materials. This makes it much easier to design the home of your dreams and make sure you have every detail right before you begin.