How Quickly Do Steel Barndominium Kits Assemble?
One immense advantage pre-engineered steel barndominium kits offer over traditional stick-built construction is radically accelerated assembly timelines allowing homeowners to realize finished dream homes in a fraction of the time.
Between minimally disrupted site excavation, simplified framing components and rapid envelope weatherproofing, steel structured barndominium shells erect with astonishing velocity of just 4-6 weeks from breaking ground to lock-up stage.
Let’s examine a typical build sequence and duration when leveraging complete Buildmax steel kits:
Foundation & Anchor Bolt Setting – 2 weeks
– Assemble rebar grid & perimeter forms
– Pour/cure thickened slab
– Establish robust anchor bolt network
Shell Erection – 1-2 weeks
– Unpack numbered steel wall panels
– Bolt together wall sections
– Stand up/brace exterior frames
– Position and bolt roof trusses
Structural Close-in – 1 week
– Install exterior sheathing
– Add temporary door and windows
– Affix weatherproof roofing
At this phase, just a month after first site preparations, the watertight shell stands complete begging to commence interior work. For builders balancing normal life obligations around construction dreams, condensed timelines get them home sooner.
And the velocity advantage only expands for remaining finish phases with:
– No wood framing means faster insulation/drywall
– Minimal millwork speeds up trim, doors and cabinetry
– Earlier interior focus lets owners occupy spaces sooner
Steel structure efficiency compresses nearly every building stage – applying the power of offsite modular fabrication. Build faster…live sooner!