We frequently receive questions from potential clients about steel buildings and what their advantages and disadvantages are. As a result, we have discovered that there are some myths surrounding them. Let’s take a look at the six most common misconceptions about steel buildings and get down to the facts.
Steel Buildings are Noisy
Are steel buildings noisy? Well, it depends. If we’re talking about a common agricultural structure with open framing then yes, rain and hail can potentially get loud in the building. However, a steel building with proper insulation generates no more noise than an average structure. This misconception has come as a concern to clients who are looking to build a steel home. However, we’re able to put those worries to rest by educating them with our insulation solutions.
Steel Building can’t Look Good
In the past, steel structures were mainly seen in industrial buildings, this is due to their sustainability and strength. However, through the years and with new technology, steel has expanded its horizons. From boxy warehouses to alluring man caves, she sheds, and steel homes/barndominiums. The options and benefits of steel are endless, so it’s no surprise that home builders are being drawn to constructing with steel.
Steel Buildings Attract Lightning
While this misconception might make perfect sense – as steel is a conductor of electricity, it doesn’t hold up with the facts. Lightning hits anything in its path. It is no more likely to hit a steel building than any other object. Well-grounded steel structures will channel a lightning strike to the ground. It is actually safer and less damaging to be in a steel building versus a wooden building when lightning strikes.
Steel Buildings Interfere with Cellular Reception and Wi-Fi
With today’s need for technology, many people find it crucial to have stable cellular reception and Wi-Fi. It is feared that a steel building will interfere with those needs, however, timber and steel diffract electromagnetic waves similarly. If you have ever been in an office building, grocery store, or any other commercial building with a metal roof– you have already debunked this myth.
Steel Buildings Aren’t Energy Efficient
In the summer, metal sheds become very hot. It’s easy for people to perceive steel buildings the same way. However, steel actually reflects solar energy and heat, which helps contribute to lower cooling bills. In the winter months, a well-insulated steel building will retain the heat causing the same effect.
Steel Buildings Rust
Metal is susceptible to corrosion and rust, however, the steel used in steel buildings is galvanized which prevents this issue. In galvanization, a protective zinc coating is applied to steel or iron in order to prevent rust from forming. Hot-dip galvanizing is the most common method. This involves submerging the parts in a bath of molten hot zinc. Rust only becomes an issue if this coating is damaged.
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Originally posted 2021-11-30 16:55:19.
