Steel for the Construction Industry

Steel is incredibly common in the construction of residential buildings. For example, steel beams used in these projects are not only strong, but also resistant to mold and mildew. This is a problem for wooden-framed buildings, but steel negates it. Steel also gives added fire resistance and quick assembly on-site for residential areas to reduce disruptions.

Beyond steel’s strength (both compression and tension), it’s also incredibly lightweight compared to other building materials. This makes it perfect for all different kinds of bridges that need that combination of sturdiness and not weighing itself down. Corrosion resistance is also an important factor in bridges over or near large bodies of water that steel lasts far longer than traditional materials and even other metals.

As we mentioned in the intro and residential section, steel is strong and flexible enough to stand up to natural disasters without breaking, as well as having characteristics like fire and mold resistance that allow it to last longer. These are all critical factors to consider for skyscrapers and other tall buildings due to the forces they endure and potential hazards their height can lead to. Steel makes these safe and secure, while ensuring that they will last long into the future.

Another property of steel is its ability to transfer heat, meaning it’s an ideal material for carrying coolant in HVAC systems. On the other end of the temperature spectrum, steel has a high enough melting point that the temperatures that HVACs can reach aren’t a problem for it to resist deformation. Steel’s durability and low weight also help it last longer and require less support than other piping and ducting.