Construction work is dangerous business. Because most building codes require heavy rafters and columns of concrete to support massive loads to preserve the structural integrity, engineers must rely on heavy duty machinery and bulk building materials to get the job done. But some of the toughest building elements on the planet can become some the most dangerous on the job site. Not even a thick hardhat or safety harness can protect you when the walls come tumbling down if they aren’t properly secured. Unfortunately, 10 people learned this difficult lesson firsthand following a building collapse last week. Steel metal barn construction is the most feasible and safest building erection and installation process in any industry and can save you money on overhead expenses, as well as the danger that might be looming “overhead.”
Unsecured Building Materials Can Cost You More Than Just a Few Dollars
The accident in question occurred in Summit, S.D. last week following a building collapse. According to a local news affiliate, the incident happened around 5 p.m. on a dairy farm under construction. Conflicting reports suggest the workers were injured when large heavy rafters fell on them. One of the injured sustained serious injuries and three people ultimately received medical attention at a nearby hospital. While the cause of the incident remains under investigation, authorities probably have at least a slight inkling that negligence is most likely to blame for this otherwise avoidable catastrophe. Heavy metal construction involving steel I-beams and oversized columns are not only more expensive than pre-fabricated construction, but also inherently more dangerous. As opposed to oversized warehouse style buildings, accidents such as these can be avoided with a pre-fabricated metal barn from Elephant Barns. Our buildings are just as tough as red iron beam construction and just as durable without the risk of building collapse. Our buildings can also be constructed in a fraction of the time of red iron construction and with just a few simple hand tools instead of large steel rafters that are prone to collapse during construction.
Steel Barn Construction is Fire Resistant
It’s not just your workers and equipment that needs protection during the construction phase or even after. Traditional wooden barns are susceptible to sudden conflagration. Because agricultural barns are typically laced with hay, feed and flammable fuels and lubricants, they remain particularly vulnerable to sudden and violent flames. While our steel ridgeline barns are not completely fire resistant, they will sustain minimal damage compared to traditional construction should a fire take place. Even I-beam construction isn’t without its associated risks when it comes to fires. Although a commercial steel warehouse won’t burn as nearly as fast as a wooden barn, it becomes a house of cards once the fire takes roots. Those heavy steel rafters that once received the praise of engineers for their refusal to crumple and melt under the extreme flames of a fire will still likely to collapse during a fire once the walls give out, jeopardizing everyone inside including firefighters. What will happen to your animals if firefighters can’t reach them in the event of a fire? A metal barn from Elephant Structures give your livestock a fighting chance to escape to safety. You also don’t have to worry about becoming a community liability for constructing a building that imposes an environmental and existential threat to your the neighborhood that you love.
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