If you have decided you need another barn for all your farm equipment or animals, or you just need to replace the one you have, you should seriously consider going with one made of metal instead of a wooden one. While you may feel that a wood barn is traditional, that is not enough reason to ignore all the benefits you will have when you put up a metal building. Here are just a few examples of why a metal barn is better.
Less Expensive
In most cases, you will find it is less expensive to build a metal barn that it is to build a wooden one. The savings are even larger when you go with a prepared barn kit. All the materials used are less expensive, and if you need to have a professional erect it, the labor cost is going to be less too.
Durability
Animals tend to chew on things, and wood can be easily destroyed by this. However, they are not going to chew on metal pieces. In addition, animal waste can cause wood to mold and rot until it just falls apart. A metal barn will be treated with a coated that prevents the ammonia and other chemicals from corroding or rusting it. Finally, snow, rain, and other elements will not affect metal the way it does wood.
Appearance
While a new wood barn can be quite beautiful to look at, it won't be long before you notice that the paint is fading or peeling, the walls are beginning to warp, and the beams are starting to bend so the roof is bowed. Metal barns are available in a variety of colors and textures. The color is a powder coating that will not need to be redone for many years, if at all. You may choose to have metal walls and roofing that resembles wood if you like.
Regardless of the reason you need a new barn, you should do a bit of research and shop around before deciding whether to go with a wooden one or a metal one. Drive around and see what other farmers in your area are using. Take a good look at the buildings and notice the problems they have. You may even want to ask the owner how they feel about their building, how old it is, and how much maintenance is required. If you really want a traditional barn look, talk with a company that sells metal barn kits and ask to see all the different textures and designs. You can get the look you want with the benefits of metal.
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