There are different materials often used for portable buildings. The main two are wood and metal. When choosing a new or pre-used portable facility, deciding which style or component to use can be challenging. Both wood and metal mobile structures have different benefits that can make a significant impact on your site’s portable buildings. We’ve come up with a few benefits and considerations for both wood and metal portable buildings so that you can make the best choice for your needs.

BENEFITS OF METAL PORTABLE BUILDINGS

• Metal is flexible - steel and other similar materials can be manipulated into different shapes and sizes. This makes creating a custom metal portable building much more simpler. Metal can also be melted down and reused if there are any wasted materials after building.

• Easily Customisable - metal portable buildings can be customised much easier to facilitate specific requirements such as wider doors, extra emergency exits or multiple locking options. Metal portable buildings are solid and resistant - they are naturally fire resistant and are super strong. This makes them ideal for on-site storage of expensive equipment, as they are challenging to break into or vandalise

• Durable - portable metal buildings are ideal for long-term usage as their material is super resistant to different environmental factors. Weather and heat resistance makes them suitable for remote locations or extreme environments. They are water repellent and are designed to withstand warmer temperatures without showing signs of heat impact. Metal as a material is typically much heavier and more solid than compared to other portable building elements. This also makes them much sturdier in windy or rugged locations.

BENIFITS OF A PORTABLE WOODEN BUILDING OR WOODEN CLADDING PORTABLE BUILDING
Wood acts as a natural insulator - timber conducts heat at a much lower rate than metal, plastic and other materials, which helps retain warmth or cooler temperatures much more effectively. This also helps to reduce the amount of energy used to either heat or cool the interior space. Wooden modular buildings can last for years; however, they require regular maintenance to prevent rot and dampness. Wooden materials are relatively versatile when it comes to modular buildings- they can be easily cut and manipulated to fit around windows and doors Wooden cladding is more aesthetically pleasing - if you plan on using a modular building as a marketing suite or a commercial space, wooden cladding temporary buildings can look more appealing and fit the local surroundings much better than a metal or plastic modular building. Of course, this depends on the actual requirements of the structure.

WHICH IS BETTER: METAL OR WOODEN PORTABLE BUILDINGS?

Whether a wooden or metal portable building is the best choice for your needs is entirely up to what you actually need it for. Metal portable buildings are ideal for long term usage, offer better security and are super strong. Metal portable buildings are great for storage or as welfare units on building suites or communal areas as they are difficult to damage or vandalism. Wooden portable buildings or cabins, although not as strong, provide an attractive appearance to a temporary commercial structure. They are ideal for shower blocks on campsites or as security huts in a holiday park. This is because they act as excellent insulators and have a much more natural appearance than metal portable buildings. If you need a portable building, our team will be able to provide helpful advice on which type of portable building will suit your needs best. Speak to Paragon Space today.