Tuesday 27 June 2017

Pre Engineered Building Systems -10 Reasons you should invest in them

Pre-engineered building systems (PEBS) are gaining popularity in both commercial and residential uses due to the several advantages they offer. We have discussed 10 reasons you should you invest in PEBS.
1.       PEBS are Engineered Structures

Metal buildings are engineered unlike the traditional structures which are not designed by an engineer. These building are pre-fabricated at the factory and then taken to the site which saves considerable time and money. In a traditional structure, the framers will create the framework on the site itself using floor plans and drawings which requires more time and resources.


2.       Durability

Metal come with a host of advantages and one of it is durability. Metal is immune to damage caused by termites and other insects. They can be used in areas having high humidity owing to its ability to not warp or twist. Also PEBS are designed such that they are able to withstand wind, snow, seismic forces and more. Overall, buildings made using PEBS are stronger and durable than those made of wood or traditional materials.

3.       Faster Building  Process

The best part about pre-engineered building systems is that they are purely mechanized. It means that they are cut, welded, panels painted, punched with bolts and everything else marked clearly before sending it to the site. In some projects, the foundation and the concrete slab are placed perfectly by anchoring the bolts. This reduces the time it requires to be assembled and thus allows faster building process.

4.       Eco-Friendly Structure

PEBS are mostly made up of steel which is a recyclable material. In fact, it will be interesting to know that some of the metal buildings are made of recycled steel. Also, steel does not lose its strength during the recycling process and hence it can be used safely. Pre-engineered buildings are designed in a factory which ensures there is less wastage of material and other useful resources.  Therefore, PEBS make for an eco-friendly structure.

5.       Energy Efficient

Metal buildings are highly energy efficient because they can be easily cooled and heated. To add a cooling effect light colours or heat colours can be chosen. This will reflect the sun’s energy back into the sky. Also, by insulating the roof and walls of the buildings, it can be further made energy efficient in both summer and winter.

6.       Versatile

Pre-engineered building systems can be customized as per your requirements. Most of these metal structures are suitable for low-rise industrial buildings such as shops, warehouses, office interiors, while others can be used for commercial building structures. Some PEBS can serve combined purposes, for instance, a small area may be created in the front for retail business and a larger backend area can be created for repair services or product manufacturing unit.

These PEBS can also be designed to suit warehouses, schools, churches, shopping centres, distribution facilities and office complexes. Since pre-engineered building systems can be customized for every end-use, it provides the user with a wide range of selection and at the same time provides the perfect building.

7.       Better Protection

Pre-engineered buildings offer better protection against weather challenges and other factors. This is due to the fact that steel has many properties that resist aging compared to other traditional materials.

8.       Flexible Floor Plans

Metal buildings offer several options for interior design. You can place the interior walls anywhere you desire as no load-bearing interior walls are required. A new floor can be created directly on the slab if you wish to. In other words, pre-engineered building systems give you the leeway to remodel the building as per your requirements easily.

9.      Cost Efficient

Prices of steel are less volatile compared to other building materials. It is easily available, cheaper to erect and saves overhead costs. This makes PEBS a good choice for long term investment in construction.

10.  Less Maintenance

Buildings designed using metal requires less maintenance and are hassle free.

We hope these 10 reasons are sufficient enough to convince you to invest in pre-engineered building systems. However, select a reputed PEB supplier or dealer to ensure that your project is successful.