You get what you pay for. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I don’t mean to sound cliché, but these statements are good sound advice to follow while building shopping.
While on the topic of shopping for the “cheapest” building, it is important to mention to compare apples to apples. For example, do not think that the price of a 40×60 I-beam building and the price of a 40×60 Quonset building should be the same. Even if the price is in the same ballpark, your overall total cost will differ. A Quonset building may be cheaper than an I-beam building for storage of equipment. However, if you need to insulate a Quonset building, it is nearly impossible to do so because of the rounded style. In this case, you may be better off with an I-beam building at a higher cost that can be easily insulated saving you time and money in the long run.
Remember - Calculate your total cost. You’re metal building price and your total cost will differ greatly depending on your needs. I realize you need a starting point when shopping for a metal building. The three things you should compare when shopping for building price alone are: building type (Quonset or I-Beam), size, and sales price. The price and size can be found in a magazine ad or on a company website. You may have to clarify what type of steel building it is if they don’t show pictures in the ad. Starting with these three criteria will get you going in the right direction.