The Future of Farming Agriculture and farming, for the average American, seems more of an archaic past-time than a means of making a living. Looking back 200 years, the majority of Americans engaged in some sort of agricultural work. Some citizens practiced subsistence farming, growing enough to feed their families. Others used it as a […]
By choosing to build with metal over wood, your shelter will be inherently safe from dangers like wood rot, warping and waterlogging, and termites. These factors can compromise the strength of your wooden building and can even be harmful to your health after prolonged exposure. A metal garage is far cleaner and much more durable than a traditional […]
If you’re familiar with us, then you’re aware of all the great benefits that a metal building has over a similar wooden structure. Aside from being more affordable and easier to build, they are also maintenance-free and durable enough to stand up to severe weather and decades of abuse. Anytime is a good time to […]
With such an uncertain year ahead in agriculture and farming, why not make a safe investment with one of our custom metal barns? The start of the 2017 year has been marked by some of the warmest temperatures in history. The month of February saw countless records broken all across the country. Chicago and Minneapolis […]
It has been fairly well known that painting your metal buildings with lighter colors may help to conduct temperature in summer and winter. In turn, this allow allows for energy cost reduction by limiting the amount of climate control needed. Also, the American Chemical Society has been conducting experiments in order to produce a “glass […]
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said in a hundred times – a metal shelter from Elephant is the perfect building for your small business. From carpentry and auto shops to art studios and sports facilities, our versatile metal buildings can do it all. Some groups may choose a metal shelter for its affordability. However, other businesses […]
Elephant Structures has always been on the forefront of metal structure technology with our dedicated team of engineers and building advisors. Our custom metal buildings are second to none in the metal business, and the customization options are nearly endless with a little time and planning. However, a team of scientists at Harvard are doing […]
Take a break from our website to see a comprehensive album of our custom metal structures and gain inspiration for your own project. Every year, hundreds of thousands of American homeowners spend millions of dollars on home repairs, additions, and updates. By investing in their own home, these people are making smart decisions for the future […]
Far from you in your slumber they roam the neighborhoods, heaving there hunger-pained cries into the early hours of the morning. You wake up and wipe the sleep from your eyes, nothing in particular pressing on your mind as you make your bed. You walk over to fridge and smile as the light turns on and […]
When you begin comparing steel to other materials, it doesn’t take very long to come up with some huge differences. Steel is impervious to termites, fire, rot, and fungus and mold growth. Pound for pound, it is much stronger and cheaper than wood. It is easier to recycle and much more sustainable. It allowed cities […]
