Steel buildings are rising in popularity and have been for years. One of the reasons they’re so desirable is because of their sustainable features. You could say that steel buildings are “green,” even when they’re other colors. There are many ways that Arizona steel buildings are good for the environment, so if you prioritize sustainability and eco-friendly building practices, here’s what you should know about Arizona steel buildings.
Steel Buildings Are Energy Efficient
Steel does not produce gaps through settling over time, which makes heating and cooling steel easier overall. Steel can also be insulated against the hot Arizona sun, so cooling it at the most extreme times of year gets easier. In fact, steel is incredibly strong and can support very thick layers of insulation if needed. You can work with your Arizona steel manufacturer to ensure that your steel building has the most sustainable features.
Smaller buildings are easier to heat and cool than larger buildings, and there may be other chances for energy savings in the design of your building. At Bunger Steel, we’re happy to work with our clients to ensure that our work meets and exceeds their expectations.
Steel Buildings Are Recyclable
Steel is highly recyclable, which means that most buildings made from steel contain recycled steel. In addition, once your steel building is no longer needed, it too can be recycled to be used in other buildings and other building materials.
Steel Buildings Are Durable
Steel is very durable, and made to be very long-lasting. Consider how long steel rooftops last. Compared to asphalt shingles, which only last around 20 or 30 years, metal roofs can last 50 years or longer.
This makes the cost of steel even less, when you consider how long your steel building will last. This durability is more than just cost-efficient: it’s also good for the environment. Buildings that last longer need fewer repairs over time, which means fewer resources poured into your steel building to maintain it.
Arizona Steel Buildings Produce Less Construction Waste
Because steel buildings last longer and are easy to recycle, this means they produce less construction waste. You’ll rarely ever see steel in a landfill, because it can be used over and over again for other purposes. Less construction waste is good for the environment of course, and can be good for your business because you may not have to pay a disposal fee to a landfill to get rid of your building when the time comes.
Steel Buildings Can Be Painted Eco-Friendly Colors
Steel buildings can be painted in eco-friendly colors like white and light gray. These colors reflect light and heat back to the sun, which can keep the internal temperature in the building cooler, even when the sun is at its highest. This can help keep HVAC costs low. In a place like Arizona, that’s important.
Contact Us About Arizona Steel Buildings with Sustainable Features
Bunger Steel makes steel buildings including sheds, garages, man caves, she sheds, commercial buildings, agricultural structures and more. Want to learn more about the sustainable features of steel? Contact us today.