Benefits of Building a Cold Storage Warehouse with Steel Material
Are you considering building a cold storage warehouse? If so, we hope you are going to make the best choice for your business (and your wallet) and construct it out of a pre-engineered steel building.
Metal buildings are the obvious choice when it comes to cold storage warehouses, and we have the evidence to back it up.
There are many reasons why steel is the right choice when designing and constructing a cold storage warehouse, but the biggest arguments include:
- Energy efficient
- Environmentally-friendly
- Easy to expand
- USDA-approved
- Low maintenance
- Efficient on space
If you want to learn more about the reasoning behind each of these arguments in favor of steel for your cold storage warehouse, keep reading below!
Energy Efficient and Temperature Stability and Regulation
Steel buildings and warehouses are known for their energy efficiency.
The metal framing allows for the best insulation that can be easily modified to accommodate the temperature requirements of the facility.
Obviously, the HVAC system is key in a cold storage warehouse, so any way to keep the cool air in and reduce energy costs is going to be beneficial to building and business owners.
Therefore, this should be the biggest argument in swaying your decision to build a steel cold storage warehouse.
Environmentally-Friendly
While this fact doesn’t necessarily impact the cold storage aspect of your design, it is nice to know that your building will be helping to protect and environment and that your building supplies are made from recycled steel and sustainable materials.
Using steel to build your new cold storage warehouse can even save you money because it is recycled and less expensive than other more traditional building options.
Easy to Keep Clean
Cold storage is often used for food production and storage, so cleanliness is critical. The USDA has high standards that business owners must meet.
USDA regulations and requirements can be a lot to keep up with, but steel buildings can help you meet these strict guidelines by providing a durable and easy environment to be cleaned.
Business owners don’t have to worry about wood rotting or brick having drainage issues when cleaned. This is also why it is critical to make sure that you also select the best foundation for your metal building.
Also, mold and mildew is another non-existent issue when you choose to build a steel warehouse.
The metal frame isn’t porous like wood and brick, so it doesn’t hold moisture, allowing you to wash the structure as often as needed without any negative repercussions.
Steel warehouses that are used for cold storage are also typically built with seamless construction techniques.
This means the structure, trim, and other finishes are connected to create one seamless piece, therefore eliminating recesses and preventing the possibility of water collecting and becoming stagnant.
This type of construction will reduce the ability of unwanted bacteria and mold to thrive.
Easy to Expand
While you may know what size warehouse your business needs now, with any luck, it will grow, and you will need a larger space.
Lucky for you, steel buildings last virtually forever, so it would be pointless to move your entire production when your building is still in perfect condition.
Therefore, the solution is adding on. Pre-fabricated metal buildings are extremely easy to expand.
The process of adding an addition is seamless, and you will be so happy that you do not have to uproot and move your entire facility because you outgrew it quickly.
Low Maintenance
Steel buildings are known for lasting a lifetime. When you invest your time and money into building a metal warehouse, you can rest assured that it will stand the test of time.
It is durable in inclement weather, needs next to no upkeep, and you will save money on repairs throughout its life span.
When compared to other more traditional structures, steel buildings are hands down the best option if you are looking for a low-maintenance facility to house your cold storage.
Efficient on Space
Steel metal buildings can be designed to accommodate any size of cold storage you may require.
Small or large, open concept, or closed multi-functional spaces, a metal building can be designed to fit your exact specifications.
Just talk with your building engineer about the size and type of cold storage you require, and your exact needs will be met with a pre-fabricated metal building.
Ready to Build Your Cold Storage Warehouse?
CDMG is a professional engineering firm that specializes in designing and constructing quality steel buildings.
Our engineers can work with you every step of the way to create a cold storage facility that meets your exact needs.
We don’t stop at engineering your warehouse; we also stand by you through the manufacturing and construction process. Working with a steelmaker and construction company in-house ensures that your materials and labor have not been marked up by a middleman.
This should allow you to relax knowing you are getting the best price on your cold storage warehouse facility.
Call today or click on the button below now to speak with an engineer from CDMG.
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