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STEEL BUILDINGS - EXTERIORS
With the growing number of companies and organizations recognizing the advantages of steel buildings, these structures are starting to grow, not only in number, but also in popularity. Some consumers who are not as convinced about its advantages have a few things to say about steel buildings. The most common concern is that functionality is not enough. Most companies find the features of steel buildings more than appealing, but then again, a more “conventional look” would still be very much preferred.
Steel Building Exterior
Nowadays, there are innumerable options available in the market for designing steel buildings to achieve that traditional, pleasing façade. One of the most common choices is Dura-flex, a light material that is likewise pre-mixed, and easily customisable. With steel building exteriors, virtually any look can be attained. Not only can the wall be customised to look like brick, or slate, or some other choice, the doors and windows can likewise be made to fit every specification.
Steel building finishes contribute much to getting the desired effect. A good finish helps the steel building to blend well with its environment and look good, at the same time. Box-shaped, dull steel building days are gone. Today, steel buildings can be as stylish, as modern, and as attractive, making it practically indistinguishable from on-site constructed buildings.
The latest and most popular facades include:
Steel "Stucco" Panels - Putting these steel panels together is as simple as putting the pieces of a puzzle together, eliminating waste of both time and materials. Also, it is good to note that these steel panels are fit to be installed in any climate and require very minimal maintenance. However, these steel panels are not designed to withstand strain from heavy loads. In case the color has to be changed, the steel panels can be readily painted using high quality acrylic paint. This façade is commonly found in residential projects and commercial sites.
Synthetic Stone or Brick - These decorative stone products are mostly found in theme parks, zoos, squares, and the like, since this synthetic material is visually appealing. This material is waterproof, can withstand harsh weather, and is of course, lighter than real stone or cast stone – making installation easier. Apart from that, since it is synthetic, there is virtually no risk of pest infestation or fungal growth. In addition, synthetic stone is highly durable, flame-resistant, and can withstand more strain better than actual stone. Synthetic stone weighs about one pound per square foot, making it easy to handle.
Brick Veneer – Relatively new in the market, thin brick veneer is getting more seen in residential and commercial areas. Brick veneer is actually made of kiln-fired shale, clay, or sometimes, a combination of both. Lighter than actual brick, it takes only a fraction of the average time it takes to install these panels, yet achieve the same look.
Steel metal buildings have rapidly been the industry’s favorite, owing to its known advantages such as durability and the time and money saved on construction, among others. And now, an added advantage of steel buildings is that, they can be customized to be aesthetically fit.
