Structural steel is easily one of the building materials that will experience frequent use in residential, commercial and industrial building projects. However, individuals will often fail to appreciate the numerous advantages that structural steel will be able to provide relative to other types of materials.
Easily Shaped
Depending on the design of the building that is being erected, it may be necessary to shape the building materials into a number of different and relatively unique shapes. This is one of the biggest advantages of using structural steel as it can be easily molded and bent into almost any shape without structurally compromising the steel itself. This is done by heating the steel so that it will be more malleable, which will make it possible for it to easily be put in the correct shape while protecting the integrity of the steel, whether this is needed to craft a component to add to the aesthetics of the design or simply to create a structural support that has a relatively unusual shape.
Extremely Strong
Steel is one of the strongest building materials. As a result, it can be suitable for use in both the frame of the building as well as the exterior of it. While steel is extremely strong, it will still have its own weight limits that will have to be respected. Otherwise, it could be prone to buckling or warping that could impact the integrity of the building. A contractor that is experienced with building structural steel buildings will have the type of expertise needed to ensure that they avoid overloading the steel. This can be especially important for larger structures as it may be easier to exceed the weight limit of the steel when erecting one of these large structures.
Fast Construction
A key goal for many building projects will simply be to ensure that it is completed as quickly as possible. Structural steel can be among the building materials that can be erected the most quickly. This is partially due to the design of these components as they will be made to fit together. As a result, a contractor will be able to spend less time shaping building components to fit together, which can allow the frame to be raised far more quickly than when wood is being used. Commercial and industrial projects may benefit the most from this speed as the company may be losing revenue or otherwise operating at reduced capacity until the new building has been completed.
To learn more, contact a structural steel supplier.