An agricultural business requires a variety of outbuildings to store feed and grain, shelter equipment, and house livestock. When it comes to construction materials, you have a number of choices. In most cases, though, metal buildings offer advantages other materials can’t match. Here are some of the reasons this durable material is the right call for your agribusiness. 

Why Metal Is the Best Choice for Agricultural Buildings

1. Strength & Durability

Metal—particularly steel—is a preferred choice of construction materials because of its strength and durability. Its enormous tensile strength makes it far less brittle than concrete and much longer-lasting than wood. A metal building installed today can last a lifetime. It can also handle impacts—from tractors, livestock, or falling objects—without suffering permanent damage. And on top of all that, metal is eminently resistant to weather and wind.

2. Environmental Impact

Because it’s so easy to recycle, steel is considered an environmentally friendly building material. New steel construction may contain up to 80% recycled materials. Once the building's useful life is over, almost 100% of the metal in the building can be recycled again. This limits the number of resources expended in mining, transporting, and producing the metal building. It also limits the amount of material that ends up as landfill waste.

3. Cost

The cost of a metal building is very affordable. Its components are prefabricated—i.e., constructed in a factory—and shipped to the building site. There, assembly takes place rapidly, reducing labor and material costs. The material requires little maintenance and, thanks to its fire resistance, is less expensive to insure. These factors, along with the long life span, save you additional money throughout the life of the building.

To install a metal building on your farm or ranch, contact H & H Metal Products in Savannah, TN. The manufacturer has more than 30 years of experience satisfying clients in and around Hardin County with specialties in metal roofs, pole sheds, pole barns, and other types of pole buildings. Visit their website to learn more about their services or call (731) 925-1922 to request a price quote.