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Because: STEEL BUILDS
BETTER STRUCTURES
There are many reasons why steel framing
has come to the forefront as one of the best and most
feasible alternative building materials for residential
and commercial construction. Steel is a Superior Construction
Material
- Highest strength-to-weight ratio of
any building material
- 100% recyclable
- 68% industry recycling rate
- Non-combustible - does not burn nor
contribute fuel to the spread of a fire
- Inorganic - will not rot, warp, split,
crack or creep
- Dimensionally stable - does not expand
or contract with moisture content
- Consistent material quality - produced
in strict accordance with national standards, no regional
variations
Benefits to the Builder
- Substantial discounts on builders risk
insurance
- Lighter than other framing materials
- Noncombustible
- Easy material selection - no need to
cull or sort the pile and small punch list.
- Saves job-site time with ease of panelization
off-site
- Straight walls and square corners
- Windows and doors open and close as
they should
- Less scrap and waste (2% for steel vs.
20% for lumber)
- Price stability - price spikes are extremely
rare
- Consumer perceives steel as better
Benefits to the Consumer
There are many reasons why homeowners are
turning to steel framing:
- High strength results in safer structures,
less maintenance and slower aging of structure
- Fire safety
- Not vulnerable to termites
- Not vulnerable to any type of fungi
or organism, including mold
- Less probability of foundation problems
- less weight results in less movement
- Less probability of damage in an earthquake
- Lighter structure with stronger connections
results in less seismic force
- Less probability of damage in high
winds
- Stronger connections, screwed versus
nailed
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