When planning your next building project, deciding which materials to use is one of the first steps you’ll take. The decision can be overwhelming, but if you’re looking for a material that is durable, easy to manipulate, economically efficient, and environmentally friendly, look no further than steel! Learn about the benefits of building with steel and why it may be the perfect fit for your next build.
4 Things to Consider Before Your Next Construction Build
1. Design Freedom
Because it is lightweight and easy to manipulate, steel allows builders more control, and therefore more freedom than with other materials. When using steel, designers have the ability to choose colors, textures, and shapes. Steel’s malleability makes it easy to manipulate into curves and arches. And, since steel is a stable material, it can be pre-cut to precise measurements and trusted to stay intact. This makes it possible for designers’ visions to manifest just as imagined.
2. Quick and Efficient Assembly
Because steel is manufactured under highly controlled conditions, the final product comes with little variability, making it easy to replicate. When building with steel, most materials are pre-manufactured, so there is little on-site labor involved. While some materials include many defective pieces that builders must discard and replace, quality steel comes with very few surprises. Plus, steel scrap is valuable, so it is easy to repurpose or sell.
3. Wide Open Spaces
If you envision airy, flowing spaces in your next building project, steel is the way to go. Because of its strength, steel has the ability to span long distances without the need for supportive columns or walls. This allows for more open spaces and less “boxing” in a building. Think high ceilings, large, open living rooms, and lofty foyers.
Since a steel frame does not require interior load-bearing walls to support it, a home built with steel can more easily be remodeled or altered without affecting the structure as a whole. This allows homeowners to continue getting the most out of their homes with each of life’s changes.
4. Construction Material Recyclability
About 50 percent of the world’s new steel production is done with recycled steel. When a steel structure is demolished, its materials can be melted down and repurposed into something brand new. And when that building is demolished, the steel can be repurposed again. The cycle can go on and on, cutting down on our resource use significantly!
Want to learn more about recycling and metals?
Check out our blogs: Reusing Resources: What Metals Can Be Recycled? and The Benefits of Using Recycled Steel
Plan Your Construction Build With Tampa Steel & Supply
A steel-built structure comes with seemingly endless benefits that are efficient in terms of cost, time, labor, and the environment. Plus, it looks great! So, when you’re ready to embark on your next building endeavor, let Tampa Steel & Supply get you set up with high-quality material! Visit our website for a list of our products, or give us a call.
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