HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / December 3, 2020 / As the housing market continues to expand, it is becoming harder and harder for first-time home buyers to afford homes. Metal Building Homes is helping to address this issue by providing information on affordable housing alternatives and helping buyers connect with local contractors and architects.
One of the consequences of rising housing prices was an increase in the search for innovation. People who couldn't afford to build a home using traditional methods figured that there had to be a cheaper way to get the job done without sacrificing quality.
This is what lead to the metal home trend, a type of housing solution that is not only cheaper, but is also better than traditional housing in many ways. Metal Building Homes was created in order to popularize metal homes and inform consumers of their benefits. Our platform also helps form connections between those interested in buying a metal home and those who can build them.
Metal homes are exactly what the name suggests. These are housing solutions that have the shell of the living space made primarily out of steel and other types of metal. Everything from converted container homes to luxurious barndominiums is part of the same trend. Metal homes are eco-friendly and they are usually made out of modular prefabricated components.
Repurposed shipping containers, for example, offer some of the most affordable living solutions available in the market right now. And if you are thinking of drab looking hunks of metal that look like caves on the inside, you should think again. Once windows are cut, doors are added, and you include flooring, lighting, and insulation, the final result looks less like a container, and more like a habitat in a sci-fi movie.
Containers can be used in isolation to make small customized rooms or offices. Or they can be cut and linked together to form workshops, garages, and even entire houses with several different living spaces.
You can also build entire homes out of prefabricated metal parts, which are delivered and assembled on site. The bigger assembly kits are often called barndominiums (after the barn-like shape they usually have). These houses can include everything a traditional has for a fraction of the cost. Metal homes can be anywhere between 30% and 50% cheaper than using traditional methods of construction, depending on the materials you choose, and on how much customization you need.
Barndominiums and other types of metal housing are also typically low-maintenance. The materials are durable and long-lasting. On top of that, the modular nature of the houses also makes expansions relatively easier. Depending on the construction kit you choose.
These are benefits you can get without having to sacrifice any of the features of a traditional home. Anything you would want in a traditional home can be added to a metal home. Including air conditioning units, hardwood floors, granite countertops, hot tubs, and more.
Metal Building Homes was originally created after a failed building project. You can use the information on our website to avoid making the same mistakes, save money on your next home, and find local contractors and architects who can help you build a metal home. For more information, check our guide on metal barndominium houses.
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