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When it comes to any kind of gymnasium, it’s important that the materials you use are able to meet certain space and height requirements so you know it’s perfect. While there are plenty of construction materials and methods out there, not all of them are the most practical when trying to put together a gym, especially for a school. Prefab steel structure kits are your absolute best bet for these types of projects for a number of reasons, namely that it will be much easier to satisfy the types of size requirements that you’re likely to require for a gym.

Strength
The most obvious thing about steel is how strong it is as a material, which is also bolstered by the fact that’s lightweight. Steel has one of the best strength to weight ratios of any material, which means it’s much better able to support its own weight. This gives you plenty of freedom in terms of sizing of the gymnasium itself, as you can have a much wider and larger ceiling span without needing any type of support beams or obstructive columns.
Flexible
Another great thing about steel buildings that would make them perfect for a school gymnasium is how flexible and versatile they are. They can be adapted to all kinds of sizes depending on how much space you need. It will be important to go into this project knowing just how much space you’re likely to need, so you can choose the right kit. The layout of the interior is all up to you and what you need your gymnasium space to look like in the end. Whether it’s separated activity areas, change rooms, offices or storage areas, you can design the inside of your steel structure however makes the most sense, and in a way that works with the rest of the school structure.
Cost Effective
Steel structures are one of your best options if you’re on a budget, as you will save around 30% in comparison to the cost of other types of raw materials to build a structure of the same size. Not only do you save money on these upfront costs, but you’ll also find savings in the long run as well. Steel structures end up being much cheaper in terms of utility costs since the natural insulation makes it much easier to heat and cool. You will also spend much less money on the cost of repairs and maintenance, since it’s something that steel buildings typically don’t need a lot of.
Quickly Constructed
As part of a school, it’s natural that you might have particular time constraints. Getting a space prepared by September of an upcoming school year can be tedious. The great thing about steel structures however, is how quickly the building itself can be erected. A project that might have traditionally take a few months can be cut down to a handful of weeks, or even days depending on how large it’s set to be. This will not only save you time, but also money and resources. If you plan to customize your gymnasium with a lot of extras, having the initial structure itself done frees up plenty of time to include these add-ons.

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