Steel buildings are an excellent choice for almost any personal, commercial, or industrial need. Before constructing a steel building kit, you will need to choose customizations that will maximize your building’s comfort and functionality.

One of the most important decisions you will make is what type of siding to install. There are many siding options for steel building kits. Understanding the benefits of each option can help you make the best choice for your project.

Reach out to the team at Titan Steel Structures for guidance about steel building siding or with other questions. Our experts can help you at any stage of construction. Contact us to explore our metal building kits or to get a free, customized quote for your project.

Siding Options for Steel Buildings

In the past, metal buildings had a very limited number of siding options. This resulted in steel structures having a uniform, boxy look with little curb appeal. Luckily, this is no longer the case. Innovative techniques and new products have opened up a wide range of siding options.

Today, you can use creative techniques and siding varieties to create the exact building exterior you want. Here is an overview of several types of metal building siding materials to choose from.

Stucco

Stucco is an excellent steel siding material that adds a great deal of aesthetic appeal. There are several types of stucco:

Stucco flex: A spray-on option you can apply directly onto foam boards or corrugated metal siding.
Traditional stucco: You can incorporate stucco into your metal building designs. This technique may require additional beams because of increased exterior wall load.
Stucco panels: You may install stucco panels in a variety of colors directly onto your building.

Stucco provides additional insulation to prevent warm or cool air from escaping your building. This can help to maintain a more comfortable interior temperature while reducing energy consumption.

Corrugated metal siding

Corrugated metal siding (also known as metal sheeting) is available in a wide range of colors. It is one of the strongest siding materials available and is easy to install.

Metal siding repels moisture, adding an extra layer of protection against rain and blowing snow. If you seal and maintain the siding properly, it will stay resistant to rust for decades. Corrugated metal siding is also fire-resistant and can hold up to higher temperatures than other construction materials.

If you want the quickest, strongest siding option, corrugated metal may be the best traditional siding option for your project.

Brick veneer

Brick exteriors are a classic for a reason. Brick exteriors convey a sense of warmth and refinement. However, bricks can be heavy, expensive, and difficult to maintain.

Brick veneers allow you to get the look and feel of real brick at a much more affordable cost. You can attach brick veneer to the metal building, allowing space for drainage. It provides a layer of moisture resistance and can prevent heat transfer through metal walls.

Brick veneer is fire resistant and can help to reduce the risk of spread–and it may lower your insurance rates, too.

Faux stone veneers

Faux stone allows you to add the look of stone without adding all the extra weight or driving up your budget. Faux stone veneers have the appearance of real rock and are available in many shapes, colors, and textures.

Faux stone siding is easy to install on a metal building. You do not need prior experience working with this type of siding to cut or install it.

If you are looking to add a timeless, high-end touch to your steel building’s exterior, using an engineered stone veneer may be the answer.

Wood siding

Wood siding is one of the most familiar types of siding for any structure. It adds a classic, timeless look to any metal building. You can choose sleek or rustic wood siding in a variety of colors, textures, and finishes to complete the look of your building.

Wood siding is durable and has an attractive look. Choosing wood siding allows you to easily change the look of your building by painting or staining it.

One of the drawbacks of wood siding is that it can be expensive to maintain. You will need to apply finishes every 2-5 years, depending on the type you choose. If you paint wood siding, you will need to re-apply paint every 5-7 years.

There are so many metal siding options to choose from that can help you create the exact look you want. If you need advice about metal building systems or want advice on siding, reach out to the experts at Titan Steel Structures for assistance.

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