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Custom metal buildings are structures made of wood or steel frames and encased in metal. They are designed for easy installation and long-term enjoyment. Metal buildings, including metal barns, do not have the same expenses and upkeep as traditional structures made from wood. 

A professional building contractor can create a stable custom metal building for you to store your extra belongings. Stor All Custom Metal Buildings and Roofing has experience building everything from screen rooms, full garages, carports, and metal barns. Below, Dothan, AL’s go-to contractors offer a guide to metal barns, including their benefits. 

A Guide to Metal Barns

Why Is Metal Preferred Over Wood? 

custom metal buildingFarmers and those in the agricultural industry have a lot of needs when it comes to their buildings. They require secure, reliable structures for storage. However, the traditional wood barn has several problems that have caused farmers and property owners to shift toward steel, including the high risk of decay, combustion, and pest infestation. Wood barns are also cheap to install up front, but the cost quickly expands through constant maintenance and repair. In that respect, metal barns are more cost-efficient. 

What Are the Benefits of Metal Barns?

Steel used in these metal buildings are highly durable. It won’t rot, expand, or warp, unlike wood. It also allows for greater design flexibility, so you can customize them to fit your specific needs. If a custom expansion is necessary, you can do it with steel. Wood barns, however, are not developed with extensions in mind. Also, metal barns can stretch up to 300 feet without interior columns, which keeps the building from sagging while providing uninterrupted working space.

What Are Other Uses for These Buildings?

Steel barns are typically used for housing livestock. However, they can also be used to store and maintain feed for your animals, such as hay and grains. Livestock feed has to be carefully protected from the elements and rodents. Therefore, a metal barn is an ideal structure. Additionally, farmers can store some of their equipment within the building. It’s cost-effective and convenient. 

If you’re interested in constructing a custom metal building for your storage needs, you can trust in Stor All Custom Metal Buildings and Roofing. Call today at (334) 685-0175 and speak with a friendly representative to receive a complimentary estimate. You can also message them online for more information. 

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