Steel Home DIY For Any Property
Given today’s concerns regarding preferable construction methods regarding things such as the environment and of course your bank account manufacturers of steel buildings have become very competitive among more traditional methods of home building. Promoting a style of living that is both economical and green while at the same time cost effective we present you with these residential examples of steel construction building. These examples are of just a few of many home building DIY kits available.
#1 – The Small, Yet Elegant Gambrel
At only 1440 square feet you might think that this house is small. However, it is very efficient at making use of available space. Featuring a covered porch which is a feature not often found in houses this size this house offers comfort in every room and brings a warmth to the custom woodwork interior.
#2 – The Beautiful Barn Home
This house contrasts our previous one in that it is very spacious and has a beautiful exterior. Spanning 36 x 60 feet, it has a covered carport along with a living room, kitchen, and dining room located on the first floor. Bathrooms and bedrooms are located on the second floor. Featuring multiple bathrooms this house is perfect for larger families and comes with an industrial kitchen.
#3 – The Majestic Farm Home
This massive house is the biggest on the list but still shows you the variety of sizes available for people interested in saving some money when compared to the cost of building larger homes with traditional building methods. This is an example of a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom steel home which has a floor of 5,446sqft. The wrap around porch is a true bonus for throwing parties or relaxing in the shade in summer.
#4 – The Metal Mansion
Here we have a home more designed for play or for those who prefer to have more industrial elements in their life. With a massive garage and wide open living spaces, this home has a free feeling about it with the abundance of windows and along with features like the man cave.
#5 – The Zero Energy Home
This home is for homeowners who are all about being energy efficient and being environmentally friendly. This home has been designed with the intention of having an extremely low energy cost as it makes use of natural light with larger well-insulated windows and features solar panels on the roof. Simple and elegant this home has a minimalist feel and a bright clean look.
#6 – The Arched Home
With a unique and cost effective design this house is ideal for a more out of the way building location. Choosing form over function this home has a simple layout that is very versatile given the type of structure. All interior space is maximized and has dimensions of 24 x 32. The price tag for this little marvel is only $10,000 which by far the cheapest price per square foot on this list.
We hope you enjoyed this list of homes constructed using steel framing technology. For more information about steel home construction and for a larger list of examples check out these home builders.