Advantages of Steel Our buildings use all steel components with the natural advantages that steel offers.

The advantages of steel for all your building projects: Steel has the highest strength to weight ratio of any building material. Provides consistent material quality; because it is produced in strict accordance with national standards, there is no regional variance in quality. Simplified foundation construction. Provides for straight walls, square corners, and allows doors to open and close properly. Fire resistant, does not burn and will not contribute fuel to the spread of fire. Inorganic; it will not rot, split, crack or creep. No twisting or warping. Fire parapets can be eliminated. Easily disassembled for repairs/alterations/relocation Vandal resistant. Produces less scrap and waste (2% for steel vs. 15-20% for wood). Scrap is 100% recyclable. Slower aging process with less maintenance. Enhanced resale value. Hard Steel Facts: Each year, the North American steel industry recycles millions of tons of steel scrap from recycled cans, appliances, automobiles, and construction materials. This scrap is re-melted to produce new steel. 64% of all steel products are recycled--more than any other material in the U.S. including glass, paper, plastic and aluminum combined. Steel recycling programs reduce the solid waste stream resulting in saved landfill space, and helps to conserve our natural resources. Steel recycling saves the energy equivalent of electrical power for about one-fifth of U.S. households or about 18 million homes for one year. Every ton of steel recycled saves 2,500 pound of iron ore, 1,400 pounds of steel, and 120 pounds of limestone. All steel framing contains a minimum of 25% recycled steel.