Are you looking to buy a new pole barn for your farm? Wait… have you considered a steel pole barn. Don’t be alarmed; it is like a regular pole barn except for the fact that it is made up of steel. Metal barns cost less than wooden ones.
Now you may be thinking, “Should I go for steel instead of wood…but I like the texture & look of it?” Well, you would be surprised to know that a metal barn can be customized as per your need. So you can get a color resembling wood. Besides, there are a lot of disadvantages to a wooden pole barn; we have listed some of them for you.
Metal is not prone to a lot of issues like rotting or decaying. Hence, once installed, they will barely require any replacement.
The yearly upkeep cost is lower than a wooden pole barn. Waterproofing wood barns will be your yearly job; bear in mind that barns are larger structures. Steel Barn will need to repaint the coat once in a while every decade.
No compromise here; steel is the clear winner. Steel buildings can last for almost a century with just a little touch. Steel is known for its resilience & durability – an extremely robust material in our plant.
A plus point of steel is – it has a very high melting point. So, they burn slower. Adding insulators will even stop a fire from spreading from one area to another.
Steel posts do not get affected by termites, fungi, insects, or molds. You can rest assured your steel pole barn is also safe from intruders. Animals can’t cut through a metal sheet to reach your livestock.
You will never see a huge wooden barn towering over multistoried buildings. The reason is simple. Wood has a lower strength-to-weight ratio than steel. On the other hand, you can get a prefabricated steel building with desired height, width & length.
Features | Steel pole Barns | Wood pole Barn |
Durable | ✔ | 🗶 |
Initial Cost | 🗶 | ✔ |
Low Maintenance | ✔ | 🗶 |
Extreme Weather Tolerance | ✔ | 🗶 |
Clear Span | ✔ | 🗶 |
Pest Resistance | ✔ | 🗶 |
Truss Less Roof Design | ✔ | 🗶 |
Fire Resistance* | ✔ | 🗶 |
Simple Construction | 🗶 | ✔ |
Traditional & Aesthetic looks | 🗶 | ✔ |
Requires Skilled Labor | ✔ | 🗶 |
*Due to metal structures having high melting points, you can get insurance premiums up to 40% less than wooden structures.
The short answer is – yes. Whether you are installing a wooden pole barn or a metal pole barn, you must get a permit pre-installation. Not doing so can lead to severe fines. You might be asked to remove the whole structure if it does not comply with the local building codes.
A metal barn has an edge over a traditional pole barn. The extra cost will pay for itself in the long run.
Whether you want a complete column-free structure or you would like to customize your exterior color, Viking Steel Structures is here for you. We offer our services in every state of America. You can write to us or call us for a free quote. Don’t forget to mention your zip code.
We promise high-quality steel at Viking Steel Structures for long-lasting durability. So, what are you waiting for – call at 877-801-3263 & get your very own prefabricated steel building today. Our friendly customer support will be pleased to guide you.
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