| Steel-Framed, Pre-Enngineered | Concrete Block | |
|---|---|---|
| Building Structure Set-Up Time | < 1 Week | 8+ Weeks |
| Electrical / Plumbing Mounting | Inside of Framed Wall allowing for a clean looking building | Surface-mounted on interior wall, which adds to additional expense for the conduit and painting. Subject to weather conditions. |
| External Finish | Stylish and durable synthetic stucco with accented windows and door ways, muliti-level parapet and 3' rock surround at bottom. | Block Finish that needs to be painted or if finished with furring strips and synthetic stucco. |
| Internal Wall Finish | PVC Plastic Paneling - allows oil to be cleaned off of walls easily. It's easy to mount branded decals to the smooth surface. | Must be sealed and painted resist oil stain and dirt damage. The bumpy surface makes it more difficult to apply decals. |
| Higher Building Appraisal | We provide steel-framed construction which generally appraises higher than block construction and also has a higher perceived value and a higher quality feel. Our pricing is very competitive for framed construction that often times the customer has instant equity upon open the store. | |
| Open Sooner | Less interest to pay. Making revenue faster | |
| Dried In Sooner | More predictable construction schedule | |
| Smoother Construction Cycle | ||
| Extra Painting | Ceiling / Trusses / External / Internal / Pipes | |
| Open Trusses | Hard to keep clean | |
| Wall thickness | 6" wall + finishes - total 8" wall | 8" wall + finishes (3") = 11" wall |
Block Building Vs Pre-Engineered Steel Framed Building
