Metal buildings are an outstanding choice for year-round youth athletic facilities

Athletic facilities have some unique needs and challenges, and are naturally well-suited for metal building construction.

• Flexible design for large spaces: Traditional construction requires more support pillars to hold up the roof, which doesn’t work with indoor sports fields, tracks, pools, or courts. Metal construction is strong enough to support wide span (or “clear span”) open spaces without pillar obstructions.
• High Ceilings and Mezzanine Levels: Metal buildings also include the structural support needed for high ceilings, needed for sports like baseball and volleyball, and mezzanine levels so that parents and spectators can watch the games below from a comfortable vantage point.
• Climate control for comfort: Keeping an athletic facility cool is important to prevent heat buildup. Metal buildings can be specially insulated to keep air conditioning costs down while keeping the youth sports participants comfortable while active.
• Reduced cooling costs: In general, large open spaces can be difficult to cool during the summer and warm during the Massachusetts winters. With metal buildings, special coatings can be applied on the exterior to reflect the sun’s rays to reduce cooling costs.
• Ventilation systems: Using the right ventilation and dehumidification systems in any athletic facility is key to keeping the air fresh and comfortable for athletes, spectators, and employees alike.
• Faster construction timelines: When investing in a year-round youth athletic facility, most owners are anxious to open as soon as possible. Faster timeframes mean less construction costs and more time to serve customers.Because metal buildings use many pre-fabricated components, the overall construction timeline is faster, with less onsite waste and labor costs.
• Low Maintenance: Running a year-round indoor youth athletic facility means a lot of moving parts – leagues, schedules, concession stands, and more. Using a metal building for your athletic facility project can reduce time and resources spent on traditional wood building maintenance issues like pests and rot.
• Eco-friendly construction available: For athletic facility projects where sustainability is a priority, metal buildings can be an eco-friendly choice. Steel components can be made of recycled materials, and using those pre-fabricated components means less waste on your construction site.