Metal Buildings

You’re probably considering a VersaTube Steel building because you’ve learned some of the ways that it is preferable to wood buildings. For instance, it’s stronger, more fire-resistant, able to withstand weather extremes, it’s easy to build...we could go on. Pests, on the other hand, are the opposite. There’s a lot they don’t prefer about a steel building. That’s why it’s easier to keep certain pests out of your VersaTube outdoor building than it would be with a timber building!

Birds & Squirrels

Have you ever entered a barn or another large outbuilding and heard birds chirping and flying overhead? That’s because birds, just like squirrels, like to nest in trusses in the rafters. Since a steel VersaTube frame is stronger than a wood one and requires fewer supports, there aren’t as many places for them to nest. 

Wood-Boring Insects

Termites come to mind instantly, but there’s a whole host of insects that eat, burrow, or damage timber, including beetles, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, wood wasps, and moths. Build yourself a steel building and deny them anything to feast on!

Keep Out Other Pests

With a little foresight, you can keep out other pests that might try to make their home in your steel building. 

• Seal properly - Weather-proofing doesn’t just keep out the rain; it also keeps out insects.

• Keep landscaping trimmed - Bugs and rodents love to shelter in many types of bushes and tall grass, so be sure to keep the hedges around your building neatly trimmed.

• Keep it clean - Don’t attract pests by leaving trash around. Clean up any spider webs and remove bugs anytime you spot one.

• Skip the Cardboard - All sorts of pests love cardboard and paper, especially if it becomes wet and moldy. Store your belongings in a plastic bin instead of a cardboard box. Not only will that help avoid insects, but it will also better protect your mementos from damage.

Ready to move on from timber structures that attract certain insects and even birds? Upgrade to a VersaTube! Check out our standard models here, or customize your building with our design-your-own tool.