Metal Barns

There are three differnet types of steel buildings that can be used for agricultural use like this. They are:

1. Quonset Hut Barns

are perhaps the most famous and commonly used type. The reason for that is that in addition to all the advantages that come with a typical metal building, these semicircular steel buildings consist of bolted toegether arches. The arches are all precut and drilled at the manufacturing site, so all you have to do is bolt it together on site. Heck, it can be a DIY project even for an inexperienced farm hand.

2. Metal I-Beam Barns

Metal framed buildings are constructed using rigid red-iron steel beams. These beams are large and quite heavy. The metal frames are painted and and covered with metal sheeting on the exterior more of a traditional type of barn building. The style makes large buildings, which are suitable for more heavy-duty purposes. Unlike quonset metal barns, metal I-beam barns are not exactly easy to make for a person with less experience.

3. Light Frame Metal Building/ C-Channel Barns

Finally, there are light frame metal or C-channel buildings. They're similar to the heavier-duty I-beam buildings but on a much smaller scale. The structure uses hollow metallic beams that make up the internal frame, along with steel cladding pannels.

Metal barn buildings come with a lot of advantages, making them the perfect choice for many.

Durability

Metal barns are durable, much more than other types. They will last for a long time.

Affordable

Cut down the costs for building materials, extensive foundation work, upkeep, maintenance, and insurance cost, and you get a barn that hasn’t cost you much.

Energy Savings with Insulation

Many metal buildings such as garages, warehouses, storage, and agriculture buildings made from steel don’t require air conditioning or heating if the climate is quite mild. You save money on energy. If you live in an area where climate control is required, steel buildings save you even more money as steel buildings don’t require the insulation that other structures do.

The wall cavities of steel buildings allow you to use thicker insulation, which is more energy-efficient. You could slash your heating bill by up to 50% when using insulation for your steel buildings. In the summer, you can slash energy expenditures by using cool-coated roofing panels. In hot climates, you could reduce energy expenditure by another 7-15%. Don’t use these panels in areas where there is a harsh winter, but they work well in warmer climates for your steel buildings.

Easy To Build

Metal barns, especially Quonset metal barns, are very easy to make. You can even treat it as a DIY project.

Expandable

Metal barns already come with a pretty large open interior perfect for storage and shelter. But if that is not enough, you can add a virtually unlimited amount of space to the already existing building.

Fewer Problems with the Foundation

You require fewer framing pieces when you use steel when compared to wood. You, therefore, have less weight on the foundation. You will have less settling and fewer expensive repairs to the foundation when you use a steel building.

Low Maintenance And Long Life

You require less maintenance with metal buildings. The outside doesn’t need a lot of work. If you choose a traditional wood building, you must paint it every few years. You don’t have to do this with a steel building. You also don’t need to worry about pests, such as termites. Each year around $5 billion is spent in America for termite control. Metal is both rodent and termite-resistant. There is no need to treat the building with chemicals like you do with wood. You won’t need expensive repairs as you do with a wood structure. Most insurance companies will not cover termite damage, so you could save a lot of money with a wood structure.

When you get wood mold, it’s expensive and a lot of work. Steel doesn’t support fungi, mildew, or mold growth. The steel won’t warp, rot, twist, split, or creep as wood structures do. The nails of a wood building will loosen over time, and the structure weakens. If you have sheetrock, this will crack over time. Overhead door openings and roof ridges sag eventually. Wooden doors and windows may also not close properly after time as the wooden structure weakens. Steel buildings go up easy and require little maintenance once the building is up. You will have a building that will last decades with little maintenance.

Fire Resistant

A lot of reasons can cause a fire. Farms themselves provide a lot of fuel for the fire, and assorted farming equipment and products are no different. But metal is essentially fire-resistant, so there are no worries about your barn catching fire.

Your Insurance Rates Are Often Reduced

Metal pole barn buildings are quite durable. They resist earthquakes, high winds, termites, heavy rains, snow, pests, mold, and fire better when compared to other building materials. Insurance companies will reduce your rates if they know you’re using a metal barn kit for your construction project.

Better Value

When you have a metal barn building, your structure will retain its value over time when compared with a wooden building. You will have less maintenance over time and fewer issues with a steel structure. Many roof panels and steel wall panels have 30-year warranties. You’ll be set for the future with a steel building.

Rot Free

Metal does not rot, ever. It also won't playhouse to termites and insects that might be dangerous for crops or dairy products so that you can rest assured.

Sustainable

Metal barn buildings are surprisingly environmentally friendly due to the high percentage of recycled steel used. They can also be easily insulated.

Conclusion

A barn is supposed to be a durable storage space for many farming-related products and equipment, and metal barns are as durable as they can get. They are, in short, the best option you can choose. If you're looking for a metal barn for housing purposes, then check out our Barndominiums page for Barndos.

As a matter of fact, you can and it's becoming quite a popular choice!

These structures are called barndominiums and are metal-framed buildings where the interior is customized with bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, whatever you need!