Pre Engineered Steel Buildings: How to Get the Most from Your Garage
Pre engineered steel buildings offer tremendous flexibility for designing steel garages for both commercial and personal applications.
Like all pre engineered steel buildings, a steel garage requires careful planning. Whether it’s for personal or commercial use, you want it to be the right size and have the features that will allow you to use it to its full potential.
After all, one of the hallmarks of prefab metal buildings is their longevity. So whatever design you choose, you want to make sure it will suit your needs now, and for years to come. It’s going to be around for a long time.
Other qualities users have come to appreciate in pre engineered buildings include:
- Recyclable materials
- Quick build times
- Low maintenance
- Highly weather resistant
- No rotting or warping
Intended Use
Will your steel garage be solely for vehicle and equipment storage, or do you intend to incorporate some usable shop space (or even an office for commercial enterprises) into the design so you have room for everything?
There’s nothing worse than constantly having to shuffle things around to create enough workspace. Planning ahead will make sure you find the optimal size and floor plan while maintaining the best value for your dollar.
Future Additions
Another great feature of pre engineered steel buildings is that they are readily expandable. If your building designer knows ahead of time that this is a possibility, they can incorporate further phases in the plans.
This is great for people who:
- Might not have the upfront capital to build the complete design right away
- Don’t need the extra garage space right away
- Want to wait to see how their business plan unfolds
Special Features
Customization is another quality you can count on with pre engineered buildings. If you can use an overhead crane to lift engines and other heavy equipment, all you have to do is ask your designer.
Or, if you want good access for larger vehicles, you could easily include some oversized steel garage doors.
Daylighting is another popular feature of steel buildings because it provides a better quality of light and it can significantly reduce electricity usage. To learn more about daylighting, read our post: THE BENEFITS OF USING DAYLIGHT IN STEEL BUILDINGS
Insulation
Stay cool in summer and warm in winter by adding wall and roofing insulation to your steel garage plans. Not only will you be more comfortable year-round, but you’ll:
- Save money on heating and air conditioning costs
- See a more significant return on investment
- Protect building contents from extreme temperatures
Exterior Appeal
There’s a lot to be said for the visual appeal of pre engineered steel buildings these days. The range of exterior finishes and colours open up a world of possibility. This is a major benefit for commercial business owners who want their buildings to stand out and act as an extension of the company brand.
Pre engineered steel buildings are a long-lasting, cost-effective option for many industrial and commercial applications. If you have a project coming up, call Metal Structure Concepts to learn what makes us the steel building company of choice in Western Canada.