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Why you should house livestock in a steel framed building

 Famers have become accustom to having wooden livestock houses on their lands. It’s one of the most recognisable sights on a farm land. Due to the traditional nature of this building material. It is also identified as cheaper options. However, they could be costing your farm more than you think.
The use of steel buildings for livestock houses has gained popularity, due to the versatility and durability of the material. Steel also gives a more modern aesthetic. It’s more common to see them utilised for storage but there’s no reason they can’t be used for livestock as well. If you’re not convinced, here are a few misconceptions about wooden farm buildings, and why steel is more effective.

Steel costs less overall

Some people may believe that a wooden livestock house will cost less. By using wood instead of steel, they are saving money. Forgetting that the costs of having a building is not only what you pay upfront for the building and erecting costs. Ongoing maintenance should be considered, this depends on the material used. 
With a wooden building, you will have to constantly manage the insects and pest that may be eating into the wood. There may be need to replace falling walls and ceilings every so often. However, if you choose to go with steel, this is not going to be necessary. A steel livestock building will be made of sturdy material that cannot be infested by insects and that will not rot. It may seem like you’re spending more upfront, but since it’s practically maintenance free, you’re actually saving money in the long run.

You will have more space.

Every farm owner must maximize the space available to them. When you use wood to build, floor space can be an issue. Poles and columns need to be placed inside the structure in order to support its weight. This can take up some of the valuable space, which could have been put to better use. 
This is not an issue with a steel building. It can be built in way that there are no columns taking up space inside the structure. You’ll have the maximum available area, with no need to plan around columns. And if you ever need even more space in the future, the building can easily be expanded. 

A steel livestock house can add value to the farmland.

it’s always a good idea to make sure your property is as valuable as possible. The types of structure you have on the land will greatly influence its value. If you have an old wooden livestock house, it can be viewed as or become a burden. No one wants to take on a building you have to constantly repair.
If it’s time to upgrade your livestock house, perhaps consider steel as your number one choice. A steel building will meet all your needs without the disadvantages of wood. Check out the different options we have at buildings uk

Contact one of our friendly staff for a quotation and to discuss your requirements:


01299 488988 or email info@buildings-uk.com

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