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Metal buildings are remarkably cost-effective, completely customizable, and can be assembled more quickly than most other structures. They also excel at the primary purpose of any building, which is protecting you, your property, and your employees from the elements. Thanks to the unique properties of structural steel, swapping out traditional wood-frame construction with metal can decrease your losses in a major weather event and cut long-term costs.

How Metal Buildings Stand Up to the Elements

Extreme Storms

metal buildingThe Southeast and many other parts of the country regularly experience serious storms with torrential rainfall and 100-mph winds. These storms can easily tear siding off a wood-framed building, snap roof supports, and even cause the structure to collapse.

Steel has a significant advantage over other structural materials, which allows it to survive all but the strongest winds — pliability. Metal buildings can bend slightly without losing their structural integrity, absorbing the energy of the storm instead of breaking.

Floods

Floods are among the most destructive natural disasters, causing damage that may continue to get worse long after the waters have receded. Metal buildings, however, are immune to most of these effects, and won’t warp, rot, or mold later. When properly sealed, they may be able to keep floodwaters from penetrating the building in the first place.

Normal Wear

Even if a disaster doesn’t strike, your building can still be damaged by the day-to-day effects of rain, snow, and ultraviolet radiation. Most metal buildings are made of steel and aluminum, treated with special coatings that increase their natural corrosion resistance. As long as you keep up on routine maintenance, a metal building may protect your business from the elements indefinitely.
 

Since 1998, Trinity Metal Buildings has provided high-quality custom structures to farms, businesses, and homeowners throughout Slocomb, AL. Their team custom-crafts each of their metal buildings to meet your unique needs and will handle every step of the process, from the initial designs to the finishing touches. Visit their website to see some samples of their work, follow their Twitter for more expert tips, and call (334) 886-9078 to start planning your custom metal building today.

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