Top 5 Advantages of Steel Frame Building |
Posted: October 10, 2017 |
Adaptive steel buildings are 100% American made in our US-based factory, producing and making the best product anywhere in the world. Buildings are made only from the highest quality, heaviest gauge US commercial steel available. Buildings come complete with an American limited warranty against rust perforation that is backed by the steel mill. The use of steel framed buildings has been steadily increasing since the early 2000’s and has dramatically increased in the last 3 years. Today, it is more popular than timber-framed and concrete-framed buildings. One of the reasons of its increasing demand is the price. Steel prices have been steady over the past decade wherein the price of timber in the market has been continuously increasing. This is primarily because of the decreasing source of timber. Furthermore, we can definitely say that the use of steel frames in construction offers countless benefits. Here are the top 5 advantages of steel frame buildings. Rapid and Easy Installation
A well-designed and sturdy building can easily be built using steel framed construction in a lesser amount of time comparing to timber-framed construction. Steel has a high strength-to-weight ratio which gives it a better advantage when it comes to spanning capabilities. They are often designed to fit with accuracy with no fasteners required. Installation requires fewer work forces and it does not require any cutting, hammering and retaining of long and bulky planks. Cost-Effective The construction of steel-framed buildings require lesser time and lesser manpower, therefore, it will require lesser cost on salaries as compared to when you use timber. Additionally, since these are pre-fabricated and can be customized depending in your building requirements prior to construction, you can be rest assured that there are no wastes. It will not require the laborers to trim the material just for it to fit, like timber. Steel is also about 1/3 lighter than timber; therefore, you can transport more in one haul and can save on transportation costs. Quality, Safety and Resistance Steel materials are considered to be one of the strongest and most reliable materials. It has guaranteed strength and durability even in the worst environment conditions. It does not shrink like concrete nor rot like timber. It also does not get infected by rodents, bugs or termites, molds and fungi. Furthermore, it is fire resistant and has been tested to be safe during earthquakes. Overall, steel frame buildings can last longer without needing any maintenance. Flexibility, Durability and Adaptability Steel makes designing easier as it can easily be customized and molded based on the design of a particular structure. Long-span steel sections make it easier for buildings to adapt to the changing environment and requirements. This helps avoid expensive redevelopment and demolitions. This also allows future changes without having to disrupt the initial structure. Steel is also known to have the largest powers to heaviness ratio therefore you are rest assured it will not buckle, rotate, distort, divide or slinter. Since it is also lightweight as compared to timber, it is easier to handle.
Sustainability In line with recent campaigns on recycling and being more environment-friendly, more engineers and companies are fully switching to steel materials. Steel products can easily be reused with the same strength and quality and can easily be reconfigured to suit changes. Its wastage levels is also less than 1%.
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