As much as prefab steel buildings are great on their own, there is always additional items that can take them to the next level. Just like any kind of construction, buildings often need more than just the exterior to be put to the best possible use. Often times when a building is being put up, it’s important to consider the items you’ll want to add on from early on in the planning process so any concessions that need to be made during the construction process can be made without any issues. Heating & Cooling Appliances Whether you’re storing items inside or it will be used as a building where people will be doing work or hobbies in for extended periods of time, having some kind of temperature regulation will be important to your space. Think about getting up-to-date, energy efficient appliances so you can make less of an environmental impact as well as save money in the long run due to reduced utility bills. Depending on the size of the space, this will determine how large the appliances need to be and the ways it will be distributed around it. Gutters Having gutters added to your steel building is important, especially for structures built in areas where there is heavy precipitation. Moisture is the biggest enemy of steel and even with the material’s durability, extended exposure to trapped or standing water will eventually have negative effects on the structure itself. Gutters on the building will ensure that any water, snow or ice that comes into contact with the building has a place to be appropriately swept away from the structure and onto the ground. Solar Panels More and more, solar panels and the use of sun-powered energy is becoming prevalent among owners of prefab steel structures. Since these buildings are touted as “green” structures anyway, it makes sense for solar power to be a popular add-on for steel structures. For lighting, cooling and heating, using solar power is the perfect way to cut down on utility costs as well as lessen the impact your structure has on the environment. Custom Finish Materials Many people assume that because you have a steel structure, it has to appear with an industrial aesthetic and this isn’t the case at all. There are plenty of options for adding custom materials to the exterior spaces of your steel structure in order to make it look a bit more like buildings made from other more traditional materials like brick or even wood. You might have a backyard shed or even a retail location that needs to blend in a bit more, but it’s very possible to add these elements to your structure in order to make it look how you want it to. The great thing about working with a contracting company like Rutherford is that we have expertise specifically in working with steel buildings, and will be much better able to assist you with certain customization and add-on projects to create the perfect prefab building for you. For more information about our contractor services for, call us at 1-800- 972-6794