Steel Buildings vs. Pole Barns - See the difference!

Why Steel?

Steel Building vs. Pole Barn Construction

Steel Building Pole Barn

Our steel buildings are maintenance free. You never have to paint it, coat it, or treat the steel. Wood buildings are susceptible to rotting, sagging, and termites. Also, they must be painted, and re-painted many times over the years.

Our buildings are made of 22 gauge (minimum) galvalume steel which is backed by a 25 year warranty. Pole Barns use 29 or 30 gauge "tin" which is flimsy and easily damaged. (The higher the number, the thinner the steel)

Fasteners are 5/16 hex head bolts with JS clearcoat (5 times more rust resistant) and nylon washers. The same bolt is used throughout the entire building for ease of assembly. Fasteners are screws and nails which come loose over time and also rust.

Interior of building is entirely clearspan which means 100% usable space! There are no beams or trusses which impede clearance. Pole Barns consist of numerous beams and truss systems to form a complex skeleton inside the building which restricts clearance and also give birds a place to nest.

The strength of our buildings is second to none. Typical wind loads are over 100-150 mph! The arch has long been established as the strongest design since Roman times. Since Pole Barns use only tin sheeting, they are prone to damage by flying debris, high winds, heavy snow and ice.

Another key feature of our buildings is that they are expandable! If you outgrow your building, simply order more length and add to the existing building. Our buildings can also be made moveable. Since poles shift in the ground over time, post buildings tend to lose their square easily, which makes it difficult to attach new construction or expand the existing barn.

Insurance costs tend to be less for our steel buildings versus other inferior building types. Wood buildings are susceptible to fire, termites, ants, water, and numerous other threats. All these risks equate to higher insurance costs.

Ease of Installation is key with our pre-engineered buildings. All the welding, drilling, and cutting is done in the factory so everything lines up and connects seamlessly. No skilled labor or special tools are needed. It is a complete do-it-yourself kit. Pole Barns are extremely labor intensive and require extensive carpentry skills. Construction also requires special machinery to lift the large truss configurations and beams. More labor usually means more money.

Our steel buildings are maintenance free. You never have to paint it, coat it, or treat the steel.	Wood buildings are susceptible to rotting, sagging, and termites. Also, they must be painted, and re-painted many times over the years.
Our buildings are made of 22 gauge (minimum) galvalume steel which is backed by a 25 year warranty.	Pole Barns use 29 or 30 gauge "tin" which is flimsy and easily damaged. (The higher the number, the thinner the steel)
Fasteners are 5/16 hex head bolts with JS clearcoat (5 times more rust resistant) and nylon washers. The same bolt is used throughout the entire building for ease of assembly.	Fasteners are screws and nails which come loose over time and also rust.
Interior of building is entirely clearspan which means 100% usable space! There are no beams or trusses which impede clearance.	Pole Barns consist of numerous beams and truss systems to form a complex skeleton inside the building which restricts clearance and also give birds a place to nest.
The strength of our buildings is second to none. Typical wind loads are over 100-150 mph! The arch has long been established as the strongest design since Roman times.	Since Pole Barns use only tin sheeting, they are prone to damage by flying debris, high winds, heavy snow and ice.
Another key feature of our buildings is that they are expandable! If you outgrow your building, simply order more length and add to the existing building. Our buildings can also be made moveable.	Since poles shift in the ground over time, post buildings tend to lose their square easily, which makes it difficult to attach new construction or expand the existing barn.
Insurance costs tend to be less for our steel buildings versus other inferior building types.	Wood buildings are susceptible to fire, termites, ants, water, and numerous other threats. All these risks equate to higher insurance costs.
Ease of Installation is key with our pre-engineered buildings. All the welding, drilling, and cutting is done in the factory so everything lines up and connects seamlessly. No skilled labor or special tools are needed. It is a complete do-it-yourself kit.	Pole Barns are extremely labor intensive and require extensive carpentry skills. Construction also requires special machinery to lift the large truss configurations and beams. More labor usually means more money.