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by Mike Zhmudikov, Mik

7 Tips for choosing THE RIGHT TIME to purchase a metal building

Do your homework – Find out what, why and where

The first step is to know what to buy and from where. Have a basic idea about what exactly you want, what is your budget and when do you plan to buy it beforehand. This brings clarity and purpose. Next, you should search for various options available. For example – Who are the various dealers? What is their specialization? What do they offer? What is the best price? What do friends recommend? Be absolutely sure about a dealer before buying or even deciding upon a dealer.

Quality comes first – Avoid being foisted

We have stories like an XYZ buying a ‘new’ amalgam of metal which was ‘unbelievably’ cheap and later realizing that it was just not what he had bargained for. Contrary to what some dealers would tell you, all metals are not the same. In fact, the same metal can vary in quality. The cheaper is rarely, if ever, the best option. Do not compromise on quality.

The ‘last piece’ is never the last option – Dismiss Pressure tactics

Be wary of the dealer keen on selling you ‘the last piece’ of a most extraordinary building or the one selling you a ‘cancelled order’ at half-the-price. These are pressure tactics to stop you from investigating further.

In-sync with the times – what suits best

You ought to be aware of the latest trends in the metal building industry to make the best bargain. See the latest styles and be aware of the newest trends. Is your dealer selling you a stone-age style building?

Name does matter – Reputation counts

If confused, choose the brand. When there is nothing else to judge, it is safer to go with a known brand. Refer to customer testimonials and hear it straight from the horse’s mouth.

Buy rather than built – a better option

Prefabricated buildings enable erection of buildings to be a do-it-yourself thing. It is better to choose a company which can tell you where to buy from in place of a company selling a building.

What do you want – as per requirements?

For instance, do you require a steel building with clear span, modular or single slope frames? Where do you want the doors to be placed? Are you comfortable communicating with your dealer? Get full value for your money – clarify your requirements.

Quality

Homes fabricated from light gauge metal stud framing offer purchasers one of the best strength to weight ratios of all construction methods. What this means to the home buyer is that a metal framed building is stronger and lighter than conventionally framed structures.

Metal framing does not warp, twist, split, crack, or shrink like wood framing. The purchaser of a metal framed home will therefore have fewer problems with nail popping and the subsequent repairs and redecorating required to fix the damage.

A panelized metal framed home has the added advantage of being prefabricated in a controlled factory-like environment. The panels are sent to your building site and erected in place speeding up the site erection time required.

Aesthetics

This item is the second largest concern for most home buyers – What will my new home look like? A metal stud framed home can be finished just like any wood framed home, and with fewer problems caused by the problems with wood framing identified in the previous section. Walls that are installed straight, square and true remain that way.

Metal framed buildings are recommended by the Healthy House Institute for good indoor air quality. Steel framing resists mould spores that can lead to chronic illness. Pesticides and toxins are not required to protect the metal framing from termites and other vermin as may be the case in wood structures.

The Environment

Metal framing offers home buyers an environmentally-friendly alternative to wood framing. There is little waste in a metal framed building when compared toa wood framed structure. What little there may be is totally recyclable. An average wood framed home has about 50 cubic feet of landfill waste while a steel framed home has about 1.5 cubic feet of RECYCLABLE waste. It would take about 25 old-growth trees to build a 2,500 square foot home. The same home framed in metal would take about 7 recycled automobiles.

You would of course have to do your homework to find the manufacturer and builder that suits your needs and desires. As always, it's ‘Buyer Beware'. However, the advantages of steel framing will certainly make your decision easier.

So, why should you buy a metal framed home? Take your pick of the benefits above. In any case, I'm sure that you won't be disappointed.

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