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Just as humans can add or remove clothing to change our appearance, or to respond to environmental or weather conditions, steel buildings can have new facades or entire shells added to their existing structure in order to meet the needs of inhabitants, owners, designers, etc. A building's exterior envelope is one of the determining factors in its overall longevity, durability and energy efficiency so the right retrofit can end up saving you thousands or millions of dollars - depending on the size of the structure - over the course of the building's lifetime. Whether your steel building needs a facelift for aesthetic reasons, or it has been determined that a retrofit facade will enhance overall energy performance, the following tips and examples can help your design and build team as you determine which facade options are right for your building. UPGRADING THE FACADE OF YOUR STEEL AND METAL BUILDING REQUIRES CAREFUL PLANNING It shouldn't surprise you to read that the

The words steel or metal building often yield images of large commercial or agricultural buildings. Perhaps a skyscraper or Quonset hut even come to mind. Rarely is the average homeowner thinking about a steel or metal dream home - yet! We say "yet" because after more than a half century in the business, we notice ever-increasing numbers of residential building designs coming through our sales department. Savvy homeowners and contractors alike are discovering how sustainable, durable and affordable residential steel building are. And, thanks to technology, aesthetics are no longer a hurdle because modern metal and material fabrication can create virtually any aesthetic you desire from "tile roofs" to traditional wood facades. So, go on! Learn the things you need to about residential steel construction so you can build a house that will last a lifetime and save you money to boot. 5 FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RESIDENTIAL STEEL BUILDINGS 1) Site Selection Ma