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Structural steel is an alloy that has many benefits, several of which positively affect the safety of any building that it’s used to create. It’s becoming increasingly popular to use structural steel to create building frames you’ve probably driven past countless steel frame buildings without even realising!
Steeltech in Tuam, Co. Galway have years of experience in structural steel fabrication so understand exactly why customers choose to use steel for their buildings – and the safety benefits provided by the alloy are often part of the reason.
But what are these safety benefits?
SAFETY BENEFITS OF STEEL FRAME BUILDINGS
If you’re still unsure why using a steel frame for your building for your building is recommended, it helps to think of the frame as the skeleton of your property. Not often visible once construction has been completed, a building’s frame needs to be structurally sound to keep the rest of the property standing, so a reliable and robust material must be used to build the frame.
Older and more traditional buildings use timber frames. Steel framing is a good substitute for timber framing. Many steel building frames are now being created by structural steel fabricators such as Steeltech, but how exactly does structural steel help create a safer and more reliable building frame than timber?
DURABILITY
Structural Steel is a highly durable material, making it perfect for using to create building frames. It’s been used to develop commercial properties since the 1800s when people began realising that structural steel was significantly safer than alternative materials.
Some of the durability of structural steel comes from the various coatings applied to the alloy before construction. These coatings can provide resistance against corrosion, surface damage to the steel frames, and other issues that would negatively affect the safety of different building frames.
In particular, galvanised zinc coatings are incredibly effective at increasing the durability and, therefore, the safety of steel frame buildings. This offers barrier protection, isolating the structural steel from water and oxygen, meaning that the alloy cannot corrode.
Galvanised structural steel is not entirely protected from cuts and scratches caused by general wear and tear; however, the zinc coating continues to prevent corrosion of the steel underneath, so it remains solid. All of the above means that you can rest assured that your steel frame building will remain durable for years to come.
STRENGTH-TO-WEIGHT RATIO
Structural steel is known to have the best strength-to-weight ratio of any material used in construction. Not only does this make the construction process quicker for steel frame buildings making it more efficient and therefore helping to save money, but it, more importantly, has excellent safety benefits both during construction and once completed.
Structural steel is so light compared to alternative building materials that the chances of injury to fabricators and engineers during construction are reduced. This also means that the steel is less likely to cause substantial damage if it accidentally collides with anything.
Another excellent safety benefit of steel’s strength-to-weight ratio is that it can safely hold great deals of weight. This helps reduce the fears of damage to the building, which would risk the inhabitants and the public nearby.
MAINTENANCE
The low-maintenance qualities of steel frame buildings make them the safest option for construction. As it’s easier to maintain structural steel, the alloy deteriorates at a slower rate than other building materials, meaning that the structural integrity of the building frame can be maintained for longer.
This reduces the chance of permanent damage to the steel frame building helping to keep the property safe for longer.
WIND RESISTANCE
Many property owners choose to create a steel frame building to offer resistance to extreme weather conditions as structural steel’s ductility means it can bend without breaking. This massively increases the building’s safety, as inhabitants don’t need to worry about being exposed to the elements. Steel frame buildings also have safety elements to protect against other storm-related weather conditions, such as lightning. When a steel frame building is struck by lightning, the heat and electricity will be dispersed into the ground, providing excellent protection in any weather condition.
FABRICATORS FOR STEEL FRAME BUILDINGS
Steeltech framed homes have a team of qualified structural steel fabricators with years of experience supplying, fabricating and installing structural steel homes across Ireland. If you have any queries about Steeltech homes our team of experts would be happy to discuss these with you further, so get in contact with us today
How Long Do Steel Buildings Last
Steel framed buildings can last for decades and decades, with steel building frames being constructed to withstand harsh conditions. They are great for residential homes, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and any other type of structure since they are easy to assemble, durable, and inexpensive.
Benefits On Having Steel Buildings
Benefits to having steel buildings include their low cost, durability, and ease of assembly. They provide excellent value to customers and can be customized to fit any property need.
What type of buildings are built with steel
Steel buildings are a great choice for anyone looking to build a new building. They’re strong and durable, and they will last for many years to come. There are many examples of which buildings are built with steel. These range from, residential homes, schools, warehouses, offices and even large scale hospitals.
Steel buildings are a great choice for anyone looking to build a new home. They’re strong and durable, and they will last for many years to come.
We have experts who can answer all your questions so that when it’s time to purchase, we’ll be sure it fits perfectly with what you want out of your structure. Our team is here waiting to provide quotes at no cost.
Advantages of Steel Homes Over Timber Frame
- Design Versatility: Metal buildings can be custom-designed without the cost of a professional architect. Homeowners can also more easily modify and expand their design in the future.
- Durability: Perhaps the most obvious benefit of using steel is its strength and reliability as a material. Steel structures are consistent and provide a significantly greater strength-to-weight ratio than wood.
- Maintenance: Owning a home can be a time-consuming and expensive job. Steel is a time- and cost-effective solution, minimizing structural issues.
- Lower Insurance Costs: Insurance is often cheaper for steel homes because they are fire-resistant and more capable of handling extreme weather. This makes steel homes a popular choice in locales that commonly experience tornadoes, hurricanes and flooding.
- Warranty: Steeltech offers a 20 year structural warranty, These warranties are not common when building a new home from traditional materials.
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