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Can You Use Steel Metal Buildings for Houses?

Building a home is a huge undertaking, and incredibly meaningful for you and your family. If you’re considering building, have you thought about building your house with steel? Here’s why you should use steel metal buildings as homes!

All About Barndominiumsillustration of a house made from a pre-fabricated metal building

Most customers who want to build a home with steel are interested in a barndominium-style building. Barndominiums are houses that are built with steel and look like a barn structure, though they can also be designed to look more like a traditional home. They have farmhouse charm and can be much less expensive than other home-building options — particularly if you do a DIY build. Due to the number of customizations RHINO Steel can offer, there’s no need to use a barndominium-specific kit — our classic steel building kits work perfectly!

The Benefits of Steel Housing

Building a home with steel can be a better investment than other building styles. For one, steel buildings provide superior wind and fire resistance, withstanding disasters far better than wood houses. Steel is also the best choice to avoid termites, as termites can’t make a meal out of steel!

Constructing metal buildings as homes also allows for generally shorter erection times, so you get to move into your home sooner. As we mentioned before, steel homes can be much cheaper if you build the kit yourself, making them the perfect choice for DIYers who want to save on their homes.

Metal Home Layouts and Sizing

When you choose to build a home with RHINO, we’ll start by designing the layout together. Our steel-building homes start at 1200 sq ft and can be customized to meet your needs. You’ll decide on where you want window openings and framing for interior walls, and you can choose to work with your own architect or design the layout with the help of a RHINO building specialist.

Are you ready to build your dream home? Contact us for a free quote today!