STEEL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

Commercial metal buildings have become the most popular type of new construction, because of the many benefits that steel has over other construction materials.

Commercial Metal Buildings

There is no limit to the type of commercial metal buildings that can be constructed. Here’s a list of just a few of the commercial building types that have embraced steel-framed pre-engineered buildings:

  •       Auto shops
  •       Auto dealerships
  •       Car washes
  •       Fire stations
  •       Fitness centers/gyms
  •       Golf cart storage
  •       Offices
  •       Retail stores
  •       Self-storage facilities
  •       Strip malls


There are many compelling factors that explain why steel commercial buildings are dominating the new construction market, and we’ll go over a few of them below.

Why Steel Commercial Buildings Are Popular


Easily customizable

Pre-fabricated steel commercial buildings do not have to be a one-size-fits-all proposition. Buildings can be customized to any size, to receive any type of door opening system, with several floors if desired.

Wooden buildings need columns or load-bearing walls to hold up the ceiling. This is not the case with steel which means that there’s plenty of space within the building to design it as you wish, not as the needs of columns or walls dictate.

Affordable

Commercial steel buildings are affordable. Steel is less expensive than wood because it requires less maintenance. Steel is impervious to termites, for example, as well as mold, mildew and rot.

Quicker construction

With a prefabricated steel frame and steel panels, a building can be erected in weeks rather than months. This is of course ideal for businesses that want to hit the ground running as soon as possible.

Fire resistant

This is another reason why commercial metal building are so popular. Unlike wood, steel doesn’t burn.  Because of this, you will be rewarded with a less-expensive insurance bill.

Suitable for any climate

Commercial metal buildings can be built in any region – from mild climates where the temperature never gets too warm or too cold, to the harsher climates where temps climb over 100° during summer months or plunge to below 0 for weeks on end during the winter. Steel-framed buildings are sturdy to stand up to wind storms, they can be insulated against the cold and against the heat. Steel buildings are also more energy efficient than wooden buildings.

Environmentally friendly

Obviously when you build your new auto shop, car wash, stand-alone store or strip mall, or offices, you want and expect that building to be standing for a good long time. But if your business needs change down the road and the city wants to repurpose your site, for example, it’s nice to know that steel is 100% recyclable.

Attractive

Last but not least, the exteriors of steel commercial buildings are attractive. The lines are sleek and square, and a variety of color options are available. In addition, it’s possible to add facades to the building – brick, wood, stone – to increase that attractiveness.

The design of the interior of the building is at your discretion as well. Because the building is “clearspan,” you can leave the entire space open or divide it into a variety of rooms – whatever best suits your needs.

Commercial metal buildings for sale

You’ve decided that you and your company are going to construct your new auto shop, self-storage building, strip mall or residential office building out of steel.

Now, who do you go to for the building plans and the prefabricated steel frame and panels that you need? SteelCo Buildings has been supplying floor plans and pre-engineered commercial steel buildings to businesses across the country for almost 20 years. We provide not only “stock” building plans for businesses, but also custom-designed plans to suit any need.

The logistics of commercial buildings

A new building represents a major investment for a company. By choosing a pre-engineered steel commercial building, you will save money on initial construction costs and future maintenance, which will certainly help the bottom line of your business!

Commercial steel buildings for sale such as auto shops or self-storage facilities are usually built to a similar plan across the country. Over the years the most efficient design of such buildings has already been found.

The same could be said of auto dealerships, which require showrooms for cars, easy access for vehicles into and out of the building, and several offices. Strip malls also follow the same general plan.

The designs for office buildings and retail stores also have been perfected over the years. That’s why we at SteelCo have a wide variety of stock plans for these types of buildings.

However, steel buildings are nothing, if not customizable, and our experienced design team is always ready to tackle any unique customer requests or needs.

Caring for a commercial steel building

Although steel buildings are less maintenance intensive than other types of buildings, they still need to be looked after.

Here are a few tips:

  • Wash the exterior of the building every couple of months.
  • In winter, check the roof after every snow fall. Although your roof is designed to bear heavy loads, it’s best to remove snow if it’s over four inches high.
  • Make sure you check gutters and drains periodically and clean out bird’s nests, leaves and so on.

Why put gutters on a steel building? To make sure that rain water and snow melt run off away from your sidewalks and in particular your doors. Not only will this protect the foundation of your building, but your customers will appreciate it as well.

Talk to us

Building a new stand-alone store or auto shop is a major investment – as is building an entire strip mall!

We are happy to speak with clients about every aspect of that investment, whether you are purchasing one of our stock plans or whether you need to consult with us about a customized design.

At SteelCo, we take pride in delivering customer service over and above what our clients expect. That’s on top of our quality pre-engineered steel frames and panels.

We encourage our potential clients to discuss their needs with at least two commercial metal building manufacturers. When you come to us, we’re confident you’ll see the difference.

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Why Choose SteelCo?

Benjamin Gates
Benjamin Gates
2023-10-06
These guys have been great to work with. I have dealt with Joseph and Brad, and they have been total professionals. Look forward to working with them again!
Toni Houtz
Toni Houtz
2023-05-09
Ben Childers went above and beyond helping me design and quote storage buildings. With guys like Ben Childers I will be coming back with follow up business. Thank You Donald B Houtz
tony biddle
tony biddle
2023-02-28
Clint was great to deal with, building material quality was very good. They even recommended a great 3rd party to construct the buildings for me. I would use them again.
Brandon Wiggins
Brandon Wiggins
2022-09-22
I used SteelCo for my most recent building addition at our self storage facility. Clint and Brad were great to work with from start to finish. I would highly recommend them if you are in the market for a metal building.
michael johnson
michael johnson
2022-03-29
Had a project I was working on and contacted Clint Neely. Although it wasn’t a huge project, he was very helpful. Within 24 hours I had a price, and he came and met me later that day to sign the order……In less than a week, materials were dropped, and work has begun. Couldn’t be happier with Steelco or with Clint. Thanks!
Mx8 Mx8
Mx8 Mx8
2022-03-28
Buiding will be delivered in a few weeks. So far Steel co buildings has been very helpful, always up to date on what’s going on. Never had a problem getting a hold of anyone.
Michelle Wilkerson
Michelle Wilkerson
2022-03-22
Clint Neely was very helpful and the entire team is professional. I highly recommend the Steelco team for any industrial buildings you may need
Joey Ayash
Joey Ayash
2022-03-01
I looked along and hard for a steel building supplier turns out steelco was very close and I gave brad and Ben a call, they took care of everything including all the changes and extras for my building! Great experience from start to finish ! I’ll be a repeat customer! Thanks again Brad and Ben and all the steelco employees that made my building !
Jennifer Hutchins
Jennifer Hutchins
2022-02-28
I would highly recommend SteelCo Buildings and especially Clint Neely. He was very responsive and knowledgeable and the whole experience with Clint was unbelievable. Wish more companies had people like Clint working for them. Super excited to enjoy our lake house this summer. Thank you SteelCo and Clint for an amazing experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY!!
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