Metal Buildings

You may not realize it, but steel buildings have actually been around for more than 100 years. They became more popular during the early 1900s because they were strong, but today’s steel buildings are completely different from these early versions. Many, like VersaTube buildings, are highly customizable, prefabricated, pre-engineered, and can be used to fill nearly any function you can think of.

If you’re considering buying a steel building, there are a number of factors to weigh so that, in the end, you get exactly what you need.

Cost

Before you begin, make sure you fully understand all the costs associated with your project. In addition to the cost of your VersaTube kit, there may be permitting costs, dirt and concrete work, electrical, and more.

Time

At VersaTube, it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks from order placement to delivery of your kit, while other companies may take 12 weeks or more. This is an important consideration in your decision. In addition to design and delivery time, you’ll need to factor in site prep - and construction time. If you’re building the building yourself, think about the time you’ll have available to focus on the project. Will it be weekends only? What about potential weather delays? If you have people helping you, how much time can they commit? How experienced are you? The more you know, the faster your project will come together.

Building Function

Before you order a kit, be sure to thoroughly think about what you’ll be using your building for. How big will it need to be? What about doors and windows, and their placement? Thanks to VersaTube’s Slip-Fit technology, you can easily make changes to your building later, but thinking through these things now will help ensure you get the right kit to start.

Quality and Warranty

Finally, be sure to choose a steel building that’s engineered to your local building codes so you know it will stand up to your local weather conditions, and choose a building backed by a long-term warranty, so you know the manufacturer stands behind it. VersaTube buildings are engineered to your local codes, and come with a 20-year frame warranty.

If you’re ready to order your steel building, choose one of our standard kits or design your own, and we’ll ship it directly to your building site in as little as 2 weeks.