GREEN Commitment
We only have this planted to live on. Need I say more?
Going Green mean making a positive impact on this planet
We’ve picked a supplier that makes eco-friendly steel buildings through our special program that shows the real cost.
Here are some good things about choosing eco-friendly steel buildings:
Factory Steel Overstock is known for selling simple steel buildings but is also really good at handling custom orders for more complex, eco-friendly steel buildings.
If you’re looking to design and buy a building that needs to be more energy-efficient, we can help you.
Our chosen supplier uses a lot of resources from the construction world to help people like designers, engineers, and building owners find the latest information on eco-friendly building. Here’s a quick look at these resources.
What it means to be eco-friendly in the steel building industry:
Lately, the building world wants more eco-friendly solutions. An eco-friendly building is one that doesn’t harm the environment or people, from when it’s built to when it’s no longer used. For steel buildings, being eco-friendly is judged on:
- How it affects the environment
- Its costs and economic benefits
- Its impact on people’s health and the community
There are groups that give special recognition to these eco-friendly building projects.
One major program is LEED by the USGBC, aimed at those who own and run buildings. To get LEED certified, the people who design, build, and own the building must use energy-saving methods from start to finish. This includes choosing eco-friendly designs, insulation, and how things are delivered, all of which can help earn points for certification.
The benefits of building green include:
- Lower operating costs, like saving on energy
- Higher building value, which is good for return on investment
- More comfort for people using the building
- More people can fit in the building
- Possibly higher rent prices
- Less heat in cities and less smog
- Helps fight global warming
Our chosen manufacturer is at the forefront of creating products that meet what our customers need now and in the future.
They use a networked system to find the nearest manufacturing plant that can fulfill an order based on its specific needs.
Our chosen manufacturer follows these eco-friendly guidelines:
ASHRAE – This is a global group that works on making systems for heating, cooling, and refrigeration better for people and the planet. They do research, set standards, and teach. Their rules, especially ASHRAE 90.1, are used to make buildings energy-efficient and to check if buildings meet these standards. (www.ashrae.org)
LEED – This is a system by the US Green Building Council to check how green a building is. It’s recognized widely and shows that a building is designed and built in an eco-friendly way.
Cool Roof – This type of roof keeps buildings cooler by reflecting the sun’s heat back into the sky. A roof’s “coolness” is scored based on how well it reflects sunlight and releases heat, with higher scores meaning a cooler roof. (www.coolroofs.org)
USGBC – The US Green Building Council is a group that aims to make eco-friendly buildings common. They give out LEED certifications, provide education and licenses, and share resources and research on green building.…and more.
Eco-Friendly Features of Metal Building Products
Metal in Construction: Metal buildings are eco-friendly because they can be recycled and last a long time. They can also make buildings more energy-efficient, use fewer materials, and be cheaper than non-metal options.
Recycling and Long-Lasting: Steel used in roofs, walls, and structures can be completely recycled instead of thrown away, unlike many traditional materials. The American Iron and Steel Institute says steel is the most recycled material, with a 70% recycling rate each year. Making new steel with recycled steel needs much less energy. Metal roofs and walls are durable, fire, wind, and bug resistant, lasting 40-60 years with less upkeep.
Cool Colors for Roofs: Our roofs come in “cool” colors that reflect sunlight, reducing energy costs and lessening urban heat effects. Urban heat islands make cities hotter than rural areas because of dark surfaces like pavement that absorb heat. Our cool colors can reflect sunlight well, which helps keep buildings and cities cooler.
Solar Reflectivity: Solar Reflectivity means how well a surface can bounce back sunlight, measured from 0 to 1. Roofs with higher reflectivity use less energy to stay cool. ENERGY STAR has specific requirements for this reflectivity based on roof slope.
Solar Reflectance Index (SRI): SRI measures how well a roof meets eco-friendly standards, including how well it reflects light and emits heat. To meet certain green building standards, roofs need a specific SRI value.
Overall, our manufacturer provides options that help meet green building standards like LEED, improving a building’s energy use and supporting eco-friendly construction goals.
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Client Testimonials
“Purchased a building a year ago. They were very professional in providing a quality product. Thank you.”
– by D. H.
“Building was everything I expected. There was one perlin missing , when I called there was no challenge just one shipped with in one week.
-John M.
“We had some road blocks in the beginning, during the erecting of the building we had to make several adjustments as some delivered material were not fitting the plans. Those adjustments made some additional expenses. We submitted the facts to John at Factory Steel Overstock and with his help and diligence our expenses were covered at our satisfaction. The building is great and I recommend Factory Steel Overstock as they are willing to work with their customer.”
– by Fred and Ursula A.
– Feb. 06, 2015
