How Much Does a Steel Gymnasium Cost? Building a Metal Building Gym
Last Updated: June 01, 2023
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Quick Summary: Metal Gym Prices #
The cost to build a metal gymnasium will average between $15 and $25 per square foot. A customized building may run as high as $40 per square foot.
Steel buildings are the perfect choice for constructing a gym, due to their ability to accomodate open spaces. A steel building offers the high ceilings and uninterrupted floor space that every gym needs.
Benefits of a Steel Gym #
When it comes to building a gym, steel buildings offer the perfect layout. This is because there is no need for support columns in the middle that obstruct the flow of the floor space. That free, open space makes steel buildings ideal for gymnasiums, dance studios, and indoor courts.
Steel buildings come with a host of other benefits, as well, some of which include:
- Accessories: Just because it is a steel building doesn't mean it has to look like a metal box. Custom entryways, skylights, ventilation, and windows are all available with steel buildings to provide you with everything you need to make even a gymnasium beautiful. Additional stylistic attachments are also available to improve the aesthetics of the outer building.
- Durability: Steel buildings are incredibly durable, able to withstand even the most extreme weather conditions. Areas that frequently experience severe weather are ideal locations for pre-engineered metal buildings.
- Low-cost: A pre-engineered steel building costs significantly less than a gym made from more traditional materials. It also reduces your labor costs, since erecting the building is quick and simple.
- Low-maintenance: Steel buildings come with far less maintenance than those made from aluminum or wood. A properly built, quality steel building resistants mildew, mold, rot, and rust. Simply perform a routine maintenance check twice a year to ensure everything is in order, stay on top of minor repairs, and your steel building will last for decades. It is also a good idea to wash your steel building at least once a year.
- Variety: Though most people tend to think of steel buildings as nothing more than a box, there are multiple style options to choose from. There are different roof panels, sidings, trims, and wall panels you can pick to create the perfect steel gym.
How Much Do Steel Gymnasiums Cost? #
The cost of steel gymnasiums depends on the style of building, size of the building, any additions, your location, and the supplier you purchase through. Costs also differ from DIY kits to traditional structures, with DIY kits typically coming in at a lower cost. What follows is a general pricing guide to provide an idea of what you can expect to pay for your steel gym.
- The majority of steel buildings have an average cost between $15 and $25 per square foot.
- For a customized steel building, expect to pay an average between $20 and $40 per square foot.
- DIY kits, which are assembled by you, have an average cost between $15 and $20 per square foot.
- You will also need a concrete foundation, which has an average cost between $5 and $10 per square foot.
- A 20' X 20' rigid frame steel building has an average cost between $10,000 and $12,000.
- A 20' x 20' arch frame steel building has an average cost between $6,000 and $8,000.
Insulation and labor costs are not included in the above prices. However, many manufacturers include the cost of either or both in their quote, so be sure to ask about what is included in any price you are given.
Additional Considerations #
While price is important, it should never be the only factor you consider when looking into steel buildings. Remember that you absolutely need a solid concrete foundation; otherwise your steel building has a much shorter lifespan. It also doesn't have the stability required and may even begin sinking, depending on the type of ground.
In addition, don't forget to plan for any piping or utilities that need to be put through the foundation. Contact your utility company to see what you need to do for them to hook up any connections and what should be done with your foundation.
Think about the design of the structure, i.e. where you want doors, lights, and windows to ensure the building is everything you want it to be. It is a good idea to erect your steel building in late spring. The ground has dried, giving you plenty of decent weather to complete construction before the winter starts.
Watch: Get More with Metal: Recreation & Fitness Buildings #
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