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Steel is a Superior Construction Material
- Highest strength-to-weight-ratio
- 100% recycable
- Non-combustible-does not burn and will not fuel a fire
- Inorganic-will not rot, warp, split, crack or creep
- Dimensionally stable-does not expand or contract with moisture content
- Consistent material quality-produced according to steel manufacturers standards
Benefits to the Consumer
- High strength results in safer structures, less maintenance and slow ageing of structure
- Fire Safety
- Not vulnerable to termites
- No toxic chemicals are used to treat steel, unlike timber
- Not vulnerable to fungi or organism
- Less chance of foundation problems since its 5 x lighter than wood, resulting in less movement
- Less probability of damage in earthquake or high winds due to lighter structure, stronger connections, riveted and screwed versus nail.
Benefits to the Builder
- Lighter than other framing materials-no lifting equipment needed on site. One person can carry a 5 metre fabricated panel
- Easy material selection-no need to cull or sort
- Straight walls and square corners
- Call backs due to cracks are eliminated
- Windows and doors open as they should
- Less scrap and waste (2% for steel versus 20% for wood)
- No drying out period in wet weather, no delays
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