Why a Steel Warehouse over Concrete and Wood?
Why a Steel Warehouse over Concrete and Wood? There are many advantages and little downside to building a steel structure.
Steel warehouse vs traditional concrete/brick warehouse?
With all the different demands on warehouse construction, in recent years, more and more steel structure warehouse buildings are being erected. This is a good indication that many owners are abandoning the traditional concrete and block that was popular for many years.
Why a Steel Warehouse over Concrete and Brick?
Steel warehouse installation is quick, so they respond to meet the new storage needs of the business.
A steel warehouse is a “dry construction”, and it has outstanding environmental protection advantages. They will reduce the impact of project construction on the environment and the building upheaval for nearby residents. They are better and less intrusive than the construction of a concrete building.
Steel construction will save construction costs and labour costs compared with traditional concrete structures.
The steel structure is lighter in weight, and the building materials used in the walls and roof are much lighter than those in brick and concrete. Transport cost of materials is also significantly reduce and all prepared off-site.
Steel warehouse over wooden construction?
Cost-effectiveness
Steel construction is more affordable than wooden construction.
A Faster design and construction process.
Engineers in a steel structure manufacturer business will ensure you have the correct structure and design. The building will be designed and manufactured off site by experts. It makes the entire process from start to finish more economical, resulting in ready cut steel shipped directly to the installation site.
Reduced labour costs.
The steel warehouse is prefabricated so construction time can reduce by as much as 50% or more. Time is money, so the faster you build, the less money you spend on labour costs
Reduce maintenance costs and Longevity.
Due to the low maintenance of a steel building, the owner saves on general maintenance, repair, and replacement during the long life of the building. With COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel, BlueScope offers a warranty against corrosion to perforation by weathering in the natural elements for a period of up to 36 years from the date of installation.
Endurance
BlueScope® Steel will resist nearly all common threats to wood such as decay, mildew, pests, and fire. Any well-designed steel building to Australian Standards will be more resistant to wind and other severe climatic conditions. Think about the cyclones we have in Northern Queensland. Usually when a community needs a disaster evacuation centre, the town will go to a steel-built Leisure Centre, school, or other municipal building. They know these are the most reliable and most resilient to storm.
Large Clear span – Why a Steel Warehouse over Concrete and Wood?
Fewer structural obstacles create more work area for your business and steel construction provides the largest architectural clear span available.
With long clear spans it makes it easy to work with large equipment and machines and staff can move freely and safely inside.
Why a Steel Warehouse over Concrete and Wood?
A steel structure for warehouse buildings is made of steel beams, steel columns, steel truss, maybe ‘Tophats” and other components made of steel. Bolts and a few rivets, usually for the barge capping, are used so reducing time and investment costs . A steel warehouse building is primarily used to store goods and ample space is a necessity. The steel warehouse with a steel structure can offer a large span and a large usable warehousing area.
Steel buildings are relatively light in weight. Compared to other types of buildings of the same size, steel structures are the most suitable for large-span buildings. A large shed or factory is easier to move around in steel than any other material.
Steel buildings have a much shorter construction period so construction time is quick and will save thousands on labour costs. Significantly reduce time and investment costs with the convenience of Steel.
Environmentally friendly – Why a Steel Warehouse over Concrete and Wood?
Customers are increasingly demanding green buildings. A steel structure is a sustainable building product because it can use recycled materials in the production stage and is 100% recyclable at the end of its service life.
Design of a steel structure warehouse
Looking for something for your farm or small business? Design your own building with our help to your exact specifications. We can supply any industrial steel building up to 22m x 40m. We can even supply a mezzanine floor for your workshop and all structures are strong enough to take the weight of additional lining.
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