Businesses hoping to expand can sometimes feel like they’re in a Catch-22
situation, as they need extra space to grow but this can come at a great
expense, which eradicates the advantages of expansion.
Although property prices are falling, steep rents and high mortgage rates are
making it difficult for businesses to sign up to other premises.
However, there is a solution to their problem in the form of kit build steel
buildings. Here are just some of the benefits of this type of structure.
1) Affordable
Unlike buying or renting a permanent structure, kit steel buildings are cheaper.
As they are made off-site, this reduces the labour costs of being on site.
Therefore, it takes less time to put them up, saving companies a considerable
amount of money on construction.
At the same time, the steel material is inexpensive and few concrete foundations
are required.
Maintenance of steel buildings, including cleaning it and pest control, is also
easier, making it a more cost-effective solution than other options.
2) Customisable
Whether you want your steel building as a warehouse or an aircraft hangar, its
interior is completely customisable.
You could include partition walls if you wanted to section areas off, have it all
open plan, or fill it with shelving for an adequate storage area.
3) Durable
Steel buildings are becoming increasingly popular as the material is durable and
will last a long time.
It can withstand corrosion, mould and other environmental conditions, and it will
not change size or structure depending on the weather. Therefore, you can be
confident the metal will not expand or contract according to the temperature
outside.
Cold-formed steel is even able to withstand construction blasts, so you can be
sure it will provide adequate security and protect your goods or machinery from
the elements, as well as local wildlife or thieves.
4) Sustainable
Companies that are trying to reduce their carbon emissions and do their bit for
the environment will like the fact that kit steel buildings are sustainable.
They tend to be made with recycled steel and, as a result of their durability, they
are able to last for decades. When they do need to be replaced, the material can
be recycled again, meaning they use fewer raw materials than wooden
structures.
Additionally, as they feature deep wall cavities, they can be well insulated,
reducing the amount of heat lost to the outside. This means businesses do not
have to turn the heating up as high, saving the amount of energy used, and
lowering their fuel bills at the same time.
They can also be finished with reflective materials, which reflect the sun’s rays
and help it to retain heat better.
Being sustainable and energy-efficient should be an important consideration for
businesses these days, particularly as the UK is aiming to hit net zero carbon
targets by 2050.
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