The great thing about steel buildings is how versatile they really are. They have the ability to be used in a wide multitude of ways and this doesn’t just include commercial or industrial uses. There are quite a few ways that steel structures can be used for recreational purposes as well. It will be important for the property owner to have a clear vision of the way they want their structure to be used so an accurate size and layout can be chosen, as well as an appropriate build timeline. Here are just a few of the recreational purposed of steel buildings Skating Rink Steel structures make for excellent skating rinks mainly because of the wide open space you’re able to get inside. Steel is much more capable than other materials to carry a heavier weight distribution load without needing often obstructive support beams and other extras. In addition, they’re easy to insulate in order to maintain the kind of temperature that you need to keep inside so that the ice stays frozen. Regardless of the weather outside, with the right cooling appliances it’s more than possible to maintain a low enough temperature in order to keep the skating rink up & running. Gymnasium Having a large & open space for all types of activities is something that is perfect for steel buildings because they’re such flexible buildings. Typically, these spaces are open concept but there are plenty of opportunities to create partitions of sections of the structure to separate different types of equipment, activities and other divisions from one area to the next. Because steel is so durable, it’s a structure that will last a long time and also give you plenty of options in terms of adding extra rooms for offices or front desks, as well as a high enough ceiling for whatever clearance you might need. This is something that is often difficult for materials that are much heavier than steel such as wood or concrete. Where steel excels is that its strength as a material works alongside the fact that it is also very lightweight. Sporting Arena The majority of sporting arenas now are made from steel framing, but prefab steel can also be a great option for arenas on any size scale. Steel is able to stand up to all types of weather so it makes sense that a building of this kind would be made using the material, as these are locations likely to be open regardless of what it’s like outside. Steel provides great security and protection from the elements in addition to tons of flexibility and the assurance that it’s a structure that will be up for years and even decades to come. Extreme Sports Facility Whether it’s indoor rock climbing or skateboarding, prefab steel structures are perfect for these kinds of facilities for a few reasons. The most important is obviously how durable these buildings are but also their quick construction means you can finish the basic parts of the building in a short span of time and continue on to the customization needed in the building’s interior to bring your facility to life. For more information about our contractor services for, call us at 1-800- 972-6794