Shelter Works vs. Metal SheltersSee How Shelter Works Fiberglass Shelters Compare to Aluminum
Chemical resistance, lightweight, impact resistance, with no corrosion, no chipping paint, and no electrical conduction.
Find out the difference between metal buildings and Shelter Works’ fiberglass buildings and why it might be a better choice for your next project.
Shelter Works fiberglass equipment shelters are often considered as an alternative to steel or aluminum equipment shelters. Which one is best for you? Let’s compare on all these factors.
Corrosion Resistant
Metal shelters corrode, whereas Shelter Works fiberglass shelters do not. Chemical applications could be a problem for metal buildings, but Shelter Works fiberglass shelters are impervious to most chemicals. Metal shelters can deform under impact whereas Shelter Works fiberglass shelters will not.
Thermal Insulation Properties
When considering thermal insulation properties, metal has several challenges …Because metal expands and is conductive. In addition, the typical foam insulation used on metal buildings is exposed and therefore, attracts mice whereas, Shelter Works eliminates this potential nuisance because the foam is completely encapsulated. A Metal building also conducts electricity but Shelter Works fiberglass building does not.
Virtually Maintenance-free Color
If you need your building to be a specific color, get ready to paint—again and again! With Shelter Works, the color is molded into the exterior and bonded at a molecular level–no cracking, chipping, or peeling. Which makes it virtually maintenance-free!
Lightweight
Shelter Works shelters are 70% lighter than steel and 25% lighter than aluminum - yielding reductions in both your transportation and foundation costs. Plus, the composite design provides an inherent thermal barrier with low conductivity.
Superior Flexural Strength
Steel buildings have tensile strength, but Shelter Works shelters have superior flexural strength and are therefore pound for pound stronger than steel.
EMI/RFI Transparent
A steel or aluminum shelter may interfere with EMI and RFI transmissions but Shelter Works’ fiberglass construction is both EMI and RFI transparent.
25 Year Warranty
The warranty on a metal building can be anywhere from 1-10 years, but all Shelter Works fiberglass buildings come with a 25 year warranty and may have a useful lifespan of more than 60 years.
Lowest Cost of Ownership
All of these factors add up to make Shelter Works fiberglass shelters the lowest lifetime cost of ownership with the greatest benefits over metal shelters.
