Why Choose Structures Unlimited?
Unlimited Applications, Personal Service, Knowledgeable Staff, Start-to-Finish Project Management, Experience Across Multiple Industries are just few of reason why you next building should come from Structures Unlimited, LLC.
Our Buildings Have 1,000s of Uses…
Dairy & Cattle Housing • Livestock Production • Equipment Storage • Hay & Grain Storage • Composting Facility • Riding Arenas & Stables • Vehicle Maintenance • Temporary Housing • Garages • Aircraft Hangers • Warehousing • Industrial • Multi-Sporting • Gymnasiums • Hockey Rinks • Pool Enclosures • Boat & Camper Storage • Sand & Salt Storage
…Just to Name a Few!
*Plus we service and repair ALL fabric buildings
Cost Savings Analysis
| Light Fixture Installation Cost | 120′ x 140′ Steel Building | 120′ x 140′ Structures Unlimited Building |
| Number of 400W Fixtures Required |
40 | 15 |
| Cost per Fixture Including Installation (Labor) | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Start-up Cost Comparison |
$14,000.00 | $5,250.00 |
| Structures Unlimited Savings $8,250.00 | ||
| Energy Cost Comparison, (including bulb, ballast and maintenance cost) Note: Savings will increase when using building at night as less fixtures are required |
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| Kilowatt hours per year for 400W fixtures | 33,280 | 2,280 |
| Number of 400W fixtures | 40 | 15 |
| Cost per kilowatt hour 20 year average (projected) | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Total energy cost per year | $6,656.00 | $456.00 |
| Energy costs for 20 years | $133,120.00 | $9,120.00 |
| Bulb & ballast replacement costs for 20 years Note: Costs will be greater with nighttime use. |
$15,000.00 | $0.00 |
| 20 year energy, installation and maintenance costs | $148,120.00 | $9,120.00 |
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10 year Structures Unlimited Savings – $69,500.00 |
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Traditional Metal & Wood Buildings vs Structures Unlimited Buildings
| Traditional Metal & Wood Buildings | Structures Unlimited Buildings |
| Generally $10.00 to $50.00 per sq ft | Low Cost per Square Foot |
| Permanent structures mean higher property taxes | Little to No Property Taxes |
| Concrete footings & foundations can more that double building costs | Can be built directly on ground, cutting cost of concrete footings & foundations |
| High construction costs – can take several months to build | Low Construction Costs – can easily build up to 5,000 sq ft per day. |
| Built only on level sites. Expensive fill and excavation costs | Can be built on sloping sites, saving thousands of dollars on gravel and excavation costs. |
| Very high costs for both day and nighttime lighting | Bright interior eliminates daytime lighting & cuts nighttime lighting costs by 50% |
| Cannot be relocated. Must be dismantled and disposed of in a landfill | Easy to relocate. Buildings can be taken down and moved within a few days. |
| Many support beams and posts. Limited usable space. | Maximum usable space. No interior supports or obstructions. |
| Costly and time consuming to expand. | Easy and low cost to expand. |
| Require painting every 3 – 5 years to maintain appearance. | Very low maintenance. No painting or shingling needed. Rain keeps building looking like new. |
| Rodent infestations are common. Termites and other insect damage cause very high maintenance costs. | Virtually no damage from insects or rodents and no place for them to hide & nest. |
| Noisy, lots of echoes. Scares people and animals. | Sound-absorbing covers make riding or working in these buildings a delight. |
| Dark and gloomy building creates an environment that bacteria and mold thrive in, causing health problems for people and animals. | Natural light keeps environment dry and free of bacteria and mold providing a healthier environment. |
| Poor air quality. Buildings maintain odor from mold and mildew. | Excellent air quality. |
| Fans are required, adding to high energy costs | Easy to ventilate. |
| Buildings are hot in Summer, cold in Winter. High energy costs | Buildings stay 15° -20° cooler during Summer months and 15° -20° warmer during Winter months |
| Most materials used in construction cannot be recycled. | Covers are recyclable. Helps save money. |