Advantages of using steel in construction

Nowadays, steel has become one of the most used materials to carry out different construction projects. We find endless applications of steel in the construction industry, such as metal structures, bridges, buildings, towers, among others.

There are various characteristics or virtues of steel. They make steel the best option chosen when carrying out different projects. We will show you here some of its advantages:

Strength

•    It has a high strength against malformations or damages from natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes, due to its weight unit making it a lighter material compared to materials such as concrete.

Uniformity

•    Its properties do not change over time, as it may happen with concrete. Steel will be able to maintain its strength and durability, even if many years pass. This makes it a very safe and reliable material.

Duration

•    Its duration can be very long, depending on various conditions to which it is exposed, as well as the maintenance it receives. There are materials that require minimal maintenance, but if it is always recommended to check any possible damage.

Recyclability

•    This material is 100% recyclable. It can be melted and formed again without altering its aforementioned original properties or qualities and, of course, without harming the environment.

Ductility

•    Another of its advantages is its ductility, since it resists deformations, but it also helps prevent the steel from presenting any defects.

Versatility

•    Various steel products can be adapted to different construction projects, whether they are news or if you want to add to already-existing structures. These steel elements can also be welded or fixed together. A clear example is in structures where several types of steel elements such as: beams, rollers, corrugated sheets, steel sheets, slabs, angles, U channel, tubes, among others, can be used.

Easy installation

•    Many of the steel elements offer the possibility to be sold prefabricated, such as beams for structures. Other steel elements can be manufactured in lengths, finishes and gauges depending on the needs to be covered, such as corrugated sheets, steel sheets and pulleys, among others. All this makes steel elements easier to install and this in turn represents savings in labor. It is also worth mentioning that steel is a material that allows several options of joints by using screws, rivets or even welding.

Elasticity

•    Another steel property is its elasticity, which is an advantage for its strength and its easy installation.

These are some of the advantages that steel has and that must be considered when choosing the material to work with.

At Serviacero Comercial we have a wide range of carbon steel products ideal for any construction project. Please contact us for a quote.