You may not know it but steel buildings make beautiful homes. Our team at Nelson and Son Construction in Denver has seen the rise in popularity of steel homes, expanding steel building applications well beyond barns, garages, storage, commercial spaces and warehouses. If you wonder what the benefits are, design flexibility, cost, and durability are just a few reasons to choose a beautiful steel home.
Design
Both the interior and exterior of steel buildings have evolved into absolutely gorgeous designs. You may not even know the home next to you is made out of steel. Steel homes can easily be designed and adjusted to meet all of your family’s needs.
The design begins with 3D modeling to plan out the home’s supports and weight distribution as well as the structural integrity of the building. These steel pieces, along with all structural supports and additional accessories, are sent to your building site. Once the building is assembled, final accessories are added, and you can potentially have a beautifully finished home faster than a more traditional stick build house.
Cost
You should take a look at the cost savings you will get from a steel home. Not only are steel homes faster and more convenient to build, they are often less expensive and easier to maintain than traditional wooden homes. The cost of a steel building averages around 30 percent cheaper than a non-steel home, depending on your design plan and finishes. Since steel is strong even under the most extreme circumstances, a steel home doesn’t need as many repairs or maintenance which saves money as well.
Durability
A steel home’s durability is a huge win. Steel can withstand extreme weather conditions and is designed to survive for decades. Did you know that steel homes can withstand wind forces of up to 150 miles per hour without any damage to the exterior of the building or the foundation? Steel buildings also keep the animals and pests out. They’re also moisture resistant, protecting the home from mold and mildew. Steel is flame retardant and made from recycled materials.
Garages
You can also attach a garage space to your steel home. Of course, you can add a garage and other storage buildings later as well but it adds more stability for both buildings if you include it in your original design-build.
Foundations
Steel buildings can be placed on cement slabs, underground crawl spaces or basements. A concrete slab is attached by anchor bolts. Although a little more expensive, you can also choose a basement or underground crawl space and expand your square footage. Steel buildings can easily attached by using floor joists and anchors.
Isn’t it time you considered steel? Steel buildings make beautiful homes. They also typically cost less, can be built faster, are environmentally friendly, and are extremely durable. Our builders at Nelson and Son Construction in Denver can build you a custom steel home that fits your family’s needs and will last a long time.