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Keen’s Buildings: Order your Metal Building Today!

You’ve probably seen it a few times while driving around, a steel building. Steel buildings have drastically increased in popularity over the past few years. From the country, the suburbs more and more people are taking advantage of the many beneficial qualities of steel. Steel offers a wide array of benefits that you can’t get from building with other materials.

Here are reasons you should opt for a steel building:

Fire resistant

Steel is non-combustible and incredibly resistant to heat and fire. Meaning that even if a fire does start the building may very well come out of it relatively unscathed.

Cost-effective

Depending on the specific size, dimensions, and customizations having a steel building constructed can actually cost less to build than building out of other materials. Because steel doesn’t require much to maintain the expenses you could spend on maintenance and repair is significantly lower, meaning that over time the building will ultimately pay for itself in the costs that you would have spent maintaining and repairing a structure made out of another material.

Pest resistant

Unlike other standard building materials steel does not attract termites or other pests. This is great for keeping the damage to your structure low while keeping the cleanliness high. Steel is also resistant to mildew and mold.

Easily customizable

With steel not only can you take advantage of more space (i.e., thinner walls and the reduced need for support beams) steel is also very easy to customize! You can add interior walls to repurpose a preexisting space, or even extend the building altogether. Steel allows for more elaborate and complex customizations than other materials.

Cost effective to insure

Because steel is fire and pest resistant (coupled with superior strength and is less prone to damage) many insurance companies have no problem offering lower rates for steel buildings than traditional buildings.

Don’t wait, order today!

The cost of metal fluctuates depending on a variety of factors. Don’t wait until the price goes up; order your steel building today!

Here at Keen’s Buildings, we put quality and customer satisfaction above all else. If you’re in the market for a quality Steel building in Georgia or Florida, then you’ve come to the right place! Call us now for more information.

 

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Don’t let the Southern Sun Damage your Vehicles

Fun in the sun is almost always synonymous with summer. Recreational vehicles, dirt bikes, and boats are just a few of the popular cars that can be used to help take your summer fun to the next level. But sun damage can have devastating impacts on your vehicle. Having a metal building to protect your car can help prevent costly repairs.

How can the sun damage your vehicle?

UV rays oxidized the paint on cars causing them to fade which makes the vehicle to look older and more worn than it is. Additionally, the sun can also cause damage to headlights, and the rubber trims on your car as well as damage your upholstery and the tint on your windows. The interior of the vehicle, like the paint, can weaken and fade when exposed to too much sun.
Exposure to the sun can impact not only how your vehicle looks, but how it runs as well. For example, the fluids in your car are responsible for making the engine run as it should. During hot days this is extremely important as the engine is significantly more prone to heating. During the summer be sure to keep an eye on your car’s fluids, particularly the coolants, so that your engine doesn’t sustain any damage.

Protect your Vehicle

Your vehicle, no matter what it is, is an investment, a property that deserves protecting. Having the right garage to keep your property safe is the first step to making it last for many years.
One of the best things about having a building designed specifically to serve as your garage is the endless customizability options. You can determine crucial elements, such as the ceiling height and size of the building. Our steel buildings can be created to hold just about any vehicle, and we will work with you to customize and design your steel building to fit both your needs and your preferences.

Metal buildings are designed to last. Here at Keen’s Buildings use quality rust-resistant materials to ensure that your construction is not only sturdy but protected. Our buildings are specially designed to withstand harsh winds and rains, while still maintaining their appearance and structural integrity.
Having trouble financing your metal building? We’ve got you covered! Keens’ buildings offer financing options so you can get the metal building you want. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact us, we would love to hear from you!

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Keen’s Buildings: Create Your Building Your Way

Metal and steel buildings are an eco-friendly option to traditional wooden structures. On top of that steel buildings are far more durable and low maintenance than their wooden counterparts. The uses of a metal building are limited only by your imagination. When customized and properly equipped metal building can serve any purpose just as well as traditional buildings, without the worry of pesky termites.

Guesthouse

If you’ve ever wanted a guest house, you can now have one, that is so durable and sturdy, you may even consider moving in! Having a guest house can solve storage problems, and any worries you may have if you want host while providing your guests’ privacy. A metal guest house is a fun and affordable option if you’re looking to utilize some extra space on your property!

Storage unit/garage

Storing your vehicles and other property is a surefire way to keep them safe from elements. You can customize your storage unite to accommodate whatever you need to store. Additionally, because metal buildings are easy to customize, you can easily add to your building should you need more space.

Workshop

Workshops are fantastic to have. It provides you with a safe place to work, and you can minimize any hazards that can arise if you are using your workshop to house heavy or dangerous equipment. You can create your workshop as a standalone building or customize it to match your house.

Office

Adding a steel building to your house is easier than ever. You can easily create a separate space to serve as your office if you require additional space to work. Because metal is durable you can also rest assured that anything you keep in your office will stay safe.

The uses of metal buildings are only limited only to your imagination. If you are in need of a metal building or want more information give us a call. We would be more than happy to help.

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Keen’s Buildings: Boost Returns on Investment with Steel Buildings

Boost Returns on Investment with Steel Buildings

A building can be the difference between a high RIO and a low one. What a structure is made of will dramatically impact the building’s overall lifespan, so it’s worthwhile to invest in a quality building. Below are a few reasons why you should consider using steel for your construction needs.

Lifespan

The roofs of steel buildings last for quite some time, even when the surrounding area has eroded away, steel continues, surviving both trial and time. Pretreated to last against harsh weather and naturally, fire resistant steel is a superb building material that can provide both stability and protection. A metal roof can last for decades. If built and maintained your structure can last for generations!

Low maintenance

In the long run, regular maintenance can cost you the same if not more than the total cost of the property (this goes doubly so for materials that are susceptible to damage, like wood). Steel buildings, on the other hand, have no such weakness and require minimal maintenance to keep them in pristine condition even against decades of harsh weather, strong winds, and torrential rains.

Grow to suit you

Steel buildings are incredibly easy to modify. If you require more room, it’s simple to expand your steel building. You can even convert your existing rooms into separate rooms to suit your needs. Additionally, it’s possible to reinforce your steel building.

Insulation

Unlike other buildings, steel buildings are quite easily insulated. Having an insulated structure will save you on heating and cooling expenses all while helping protect your building from condensation. This can increase the overall lifespan of your metal building dramatically. Insulation is a great way to keep people and livestock comfortable while also preserving energy.

Insurance costs are lower

Insurance companies realize that steel is resistant to many elements that would lay a typical building to ruin. Fire resistant, pest resistant, and able to withstand extreme weather, it’s no wonder insurance companies charge less to ensure steel buildings.

If you want a quality steel building look no further than Keen’s Buildings. We have a multitude of customizability options and will gladly help you bring your steel building into fruition. We also have payment plans to help you cover the cost of your steel building. Contact us today for more information.

 

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Reasons you should Choose a Steel Barn Versus a Pole Barn

The decision to build a barn is not one to be taken lightly. One of the decisions you’ll have to face early on is the type of barn you want to build. Generally, when building a barn, you’ll find yourself with one of two choices, the traditional pole barn or the steel barn.

If you find yourself unsure of which is better allow us to present five reasons you should select a steel barn over a pole barn.

Long term cost effectiveness

While a wooden pole barn may seem like the cheaper of the two options when paired with a steel building the upkeep suggests a different truth altogether. Wood is susceptible to many damaging factors that could easily rake up costly repairs. Steel is immune to many of the negative attributes that plague wooded structures. Termites, rot, warping, water damage, and fire are all things that can damage your wooden structure, compromising it entirely, steel, on the other hand, has no such weakness.

a steel barn will pay for itself in the costs of maintenance you would have to pay if you opted for a wooden pole barn.

Safety

Due to the fragile nature of wood safety is easily compromised. When being used to house your valuable investments or livestock steel is a much safer option as it is impervious to rain and does not damage as easily as wooden structures do. Steel buildings have relatively easy upkeep and don’t require the same time and attention as wooden structures. Pool barns also tend to sink into the ground over time (particularly when built on soft soil or areas with heavy rainfall).

Easily customizable

If you require more space or need to make any alterations, a steel building is far more flexible to change than a wooden one. Here at Keen’s Buildings, we have a multitude of specialized and custom steel structures for you to choose from. We also allow you to customize your building. You can add as many windows and doors as your heart desires.

Having trouble covering the cost of your steel building? We have payment plans so you can get your steel barn and not worry about having to pay it all at once. For more information about the services we provide or our payment options call us today!

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Living in Florida: Preparing your Steel Building for High Wind Speeds

Preparing your Steel Building for High Wind Speeds

In Florida, high wind speeds are quite typical, between thunderstorms and hurricanes Florida is a pretty windy place. For that reason, you’ll want to protect your buildings and keep them safe from this unexpectedly hazardous environmental factor.

When combating wind, there are a few fundamental things that will help. One of the first things you’ll want to consider is the best frame for your building. The height of your building, for example, is a crucial factor to consider. For example, the higher you build, the more wind force it will encounter and the more likely it is to blow over (mainly if proper structural security measures aren’t utilized). You’ll want to consider using beams for additional support as well. With the adequate support and roof selected steel buildings can withstand incredibly strong winds.

Utilizing high wind anchors

Powerful anchors are necessary to provide structural integrity against mighty winds. Typical buildings, like wooden ones that use staples and nails, are unable to stand up to the force of incredibly strong winds in the same manner that steel buildings are. Nails and staples are often pulled out against the strength of the winds resulting in tremendous damage. Anchors, as well as strong bolts and screws, can help a building stay together even in hurricane-like conditions. Bolts and screws are stronger and will spread the uplift force more evenly across the entirety of the building so that it stays together as opposed to ripping apart.

Roofs

As mentioned before the taller a building is, the more susceptible to winds it is. The roof you select will also play a huge role in the building’s security against winds. A flat roof will take on more wind force than a pitched roof will. To understand this concept fully, think of the wings of a plane. They are flat. Wind passes over the flat wings of an aircraft creating lift. If you have a flat roof wind is more likely to rip your roof off. Additionally, a steel roof has panels meaning that there are fewer places for the wind to get inside and create lift.

Here at Keen’s Buildings, we take great pride in providing you with the best options for your steel buildings. If you have any questions, give us a call. We would be more than happy to help!

 

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Keen’s Buildings: Metal Buildings for Farming and Agriculture

Metal Buildings are often preferred to wooden ones for agricultural and farming for many reasons. Steel buildings are very durable and will help protect your farming equipment, livestock, and produce. Selecting the type of structure, you want is just part of the equation, there are still a variety of factors to consider when you are planning to have a metal building built on your property. The first question you’ll need to answer is the purpose of your building. The purpose of the building will help determine other factors, such as the amount of space you need.

 

 A metal building for equipment storage

Your equipment will last much longer when protected from the elements. Rain, snow, and heat can all damage machinery and other equipment. Furthermore, because you’ll have a single location to keep all of your equipment it will help you stay organized. Space and location are two significant factors for your metal building. You’ll want the building to be far enough away so that your household is not disturbed by the sound of the machinery, but close enough for you to be able to react to theft or tampering attempts. Selecting durable tamper-resistant locks for all entrances into the building has been shown to discourage thievery. You’ll also need to consider the amount of actual storage space you need. A good rule of thumb is to measure out the flooring and build around that. Keep in mind the area you’ll need for maneuvering as well.

 

A Metal Building for Livestock

When raising livestock, it’s essential to provide a safe and sturdy shelter for them to sleep and seek refuge from the elements. Unlike machinery and equipment living creatures require a bit more planning. Ventilation, space, and temperature control are all crucial to keeping animals safe and healthy. Ample space will reduce the spread of disease and prevent aggressive behavior. Ventilation ducts should be placed on the roof of the building to prevent ice build up on the roof. The size of the structure you have built will depend heavily on the type of livestock you keep.

 

A Metal Building for Fodder Storage

Keeping fodder for your animals is essential for most farms how the feed is stored can impact the amount of dry matter loss. Hay is a favorite food source for certain livestock. Unfortunately, it can get damp and rot, making the feed unusable in the process. Losing some hay will happen naturally; however, an optimized storage system can significantly reduce the amount of hay you’ll lose. You’ll want to select the materials you choose for your barn carefully. For example, avoid using gravel entirely for your flooring as it traps moisture and can destroy your hay. If possible, try to have a flooring with a slight slope so water that collects can drain. Additionally, a layer of cloth between the floor and hay can absorb some of the moisture that collects.

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Creating your Metal Workshop with Keen’s Buildings

When compared to its wooden counterparts’ steel buildings are far more durable and cost-effective. Metal structures are also resident to fires, mildew and even rust, making it the perfect material from which to construct your metal workshop!

Power and water

When constructing a metal building there is much to consider. If you are building a workshop, chances are you’ll want to have water and electricity. Call your utility company before you start building to find out any relevant information regarding the connection. Additionally, you’ll want to determine exactly where you want to place your breaker panel within your workshop. The majority of companies will often want your breaker panel as close to the meter as possible.

Lighting is also important, allowing areas for natural light to enter your workshop can help save on the lighting bill. If you plan on utilizing skylights be sure that they are placed correctly to allow for optimal lighting within your workshop.

When should I start construction on my workshop?

Late spring is often the best time to begin construction as the ground will be dry. Additionally, you’ll have ample time to complete your structure prior to winter (as well as getting any necessary paperwork and documentation in order). Metal buildings don’t take nearly as long to construct as buildings made out of other materials. If you are planning on utilizing your workshop year round, then insulation is a must. Insulation is good because it will protect your building and help keep condensation to a minimum. Although steel buildings are resistant to rues thanks to their zinc and aluminum alloy coating, excessive exposure to water can still cause damage, decreasing the lifespan of your building.

Roofing

The roof of your building will be exposed to much stress such as the sun and rain. For that reason, Keen’s Buildings ensure that the roofs we create are strong, durable, and require as little maintenance as possible.

Here at Keen’s Buildings, we put the customer first. We make sure all of our buildings are structurally sound and able to washstand incredibly harsh conditions. Contact us today to receive your free quote!

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Keen’s Buildings: Building your Dream Garage

A metal garage is a fantastic way to protect your vehicles from the elements; however, there is so much more to it than that. A quality metal garage can increase your house resale value, making the investment well worth it! When it comes to building a garage, it’s never a bad idea to err on the side of more than less. Life often has unexpected turns, and you may have to upgrade to a larger vehicle. Investing in a large metal garage up front will save you the work of having to increase the size later, should you ever need to.

Benefits of a Metal Garage

Metal structures do not require support beams; this means when it comes to space you’ll get more bang for your buck! In addition to that, metal is fire resistant and not susceptible to rot, termite infestations, or warping. A metal building can also be constructed in a significantly shorter time frame than their wooden counterparts.

Metal is also eco-friendly. The vast majority of metal buildings are created from recycled materials. The best part is that if you ever don’t need your metal building anymore, it can be recycled or easily moved.

How much space Do I need?

Generally, the amount of space you’ll need is relevant to the size of the vehicle you are storing. Naturally, if you are planning on storing a larger vehicle, you’ll need a larger space. You’ll also need to take into account the necessary space you’ll need to move around in comfortably. If you are planning to use your garage as a workshop, as well then more space will be required. If you are adding a workshop add about ten extra feet to your structure layout, this will allow you to fit a workbench and a tool storage area comfortably.

Customization and other utility and styling choices

To capitalize on your investment, if you wish to resell your property, you’ll want to make the garage and your home match. Depending on the style of your house and property one important consideration is whether or not you want your garage attached or detached to your home.

Installing the same panels for your garage as the ones on your house will create a uniform look to your property. If you want utilities (such as lighting and water), you’ll need additional permits. Be sure also to follow local building codes. If building regulations are not abided by you may have to rebuild all or part of your building. You may also have difficulties selling your house.

Here at Keen’s Buildings, we take great pride in providing excellent customer service and quality products! If you have any questions or inquiries, contact us today! We would love to hear from you.

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Why Metal and Steel Farm Buildings Are Perfect for Livestock and Storage

There are several reasons why metal and steel farm buildings are a great choice for storing supplies and housing livestock. Farmers and ranchers are always looking for better facilities that drive down their costs and improve their business practices. Metal and steel farm buildings are popular in Florida, as they are easier to maintain, more durable, and more affordable than other options.

Metal and steel buildings are becoming the standard in the agricultural industry because they offer protection from the environment, can be constructed quickly, and are affordable. Agricultural and livestock farmers in the United States are choosing metal and steel farm buildings because they get protection from vandals, pests, fire, storm damage and high winds. Metal storage sheds also require minimal maintenance and offer better returns on investment.

Farm buildings have been around for years, and they will continue to be around for several years. The only difference is that farm structures are more durable and long-lasting than before, and metal farm buildings in Florida have become even more affordable with Keen’s Buildings. Here are some of the reasons why they should be your choice as well:

1.      Can be customized to specific needs

All farmers and ranchers have unique and different needs for their farm building or barn. It doesn’t matter if you are a chicken farmer who wants to have temperature control in the building or a pig farmer who wants proper ventilation in the structure. A metal farm building can be customized to meet any type of farming needs.

You can get all types of customization with these metal buildings; trim and flashing, lean-to-frames, clear-span frames, insulation, roof accessories, wall accessories.

2.      Long lasting investment

In the past, barns and farm buildings were all built from wood, but even though they lasted a long time, Florida’s weather damaged them. This meant getting frequent repairs over the years, which can make wooden farm buildings an expensive investment. Metal farm buildings last longer than wooden ones, since metal is weather-resistant and can withstand severe weather conditions. It is also stronger and more resilient than wood, making it a good long-term investment.

3.      Space to store feed & product

Metal storage sheds and farm buildings will keep your animal feed safe from wild animals, water damage and the elements. You don’t need to worry about storing hay and straw warm and safe with a metal shed, since it will be well-covered with no threat of water leakage inside the building.

4.      Sheltered livestock

Farm animals can be safely sheltered indoors without worrying about frost bite during the winter months, ensuring that your livestock is in good health. Metal sheds also keep out predators that can easily get inside and hunt your livestock. You also decrease the chances of your livestock falling ill when they are stored in a metal shed. It can be easily insulated to keep your animals at a comfortable temperature, while you save money on heating and cooling costs.

If you are looking for more reasons for why metal and steel farm buildings are perfect for livestock and storage, get in touch with Keen’s Buildings, the leaders in metal and steel storage sheds throughout Florida.