Metal Buildings

Are you debating between building a steel building and a timber one? Here are five reasons choose steel, in particular, a VersaTube steel building!

Easy to DIY

Sure you might be able to DIY a wood building. But there’s no way it will be as easy as building your own VersaTube structure! You don’t need carpentry skills to construct a VersaTube frame. Anyone can do it, with basic household tools and a friend or two. Just how easy is it? Check out these tutorials for first-time do-it-yourselfers looking to build a VersaTube.

Faster to Build

Not only is assembling a VersaTube building a lot easier than building a timber one, but it’s also significantly faster! There are no calculations to figure and you can forget multiple trips to the hardware store. Your building arrives neatly packed on pallets with all sizing and calculations done, so you can just unpack and assemble. We say our Slip-Fit Connections go together kind of like an adult LEGO™ set. The simplicity of it is what allows you to assemble it in as little as an afternoon, depending on what size structure you’re building. For an idea, watch this video that shows how quickly two people can assemble a VersaTube carport.

More Durable

Over the long haul, steel is a more durable construction material than wood. It doesn’t warp in harsh climates or over time; it isn’t a delicious treat to termites, and it’s fire-resistant! It won’t expand or rot like wood; it can stand up to hurricane-force winds better than wood, and flooding isn’t an issue for the steel itself. For all these reasons and more, steel is just the logical choice.

Sustainability

Compared to a traditional timber structure, a VersaTube steel building is a more sustainable and eco-friendly choice.

• Steel construction is sustainable - there’s less waste onsite, less pollution in the process, and requires a smaller footprint (site) to manufacture

• It’s 100% recyclable - in fact, there’s almost no steel in landfills. Since it’s magnetic, it can easily be pulled from waste and returned to steel manufacturers to be recycled. Importantly, none of its strength or quality is lost through being melted and reused.

• Durable = smaller CO2 footprint - since it requires less maintenance and is incredibly long-lasting, you reduce the emissions that would be produced by building, maintaining and then rebuilding a timber structure.

It Can Be Relocated

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could take your workshop, carport, or garage with you when you moved? You can with VersaTube! When it’s time to relocate, you can disassemble your building, take it with you, and reassemble it at your new location. That’s the beauty of Slip-Fit Connections.

With so many positive reasons to choose a VersaTube steel building, what’s holding you back? Browse our models and if we can help with any questions, please contact our support team!