What is structural steel?

Structural steel is a material that has become indispensable today; we find it in countless applications and industries, from buildings, warehouses, homes, structures, among others.

Few materials manage to match the contribution to the industrial and technological development of societies as steel does.

It is a highly valued material in the construction industry because it has several characteristics such as: resistance, versatility, it is 100% recyclable, among other characteristics.

Thanks to all these characteristics, it is used for different construction projects. These and other virtues of structural steel will be analyzed in this article.

What is structural steel and how does it work?

environmental friendly

It is a completely recyclable material, which means that it does not pollute.

High resistance

It is a great ally to all types of malformations or disasters. This high resistance allows the creation of less heavy constructions, which facilitates the design of large buildings.

Uniformity

The properties of steel do not alter over time, as is the case with reinforced constructions.

Durability

If steel constructions are properly maintained, they will last indefinitely. In research carried out it has been shown that, in modern steels, under some conditions, no care is needed from painting.

Versatility

Steel can be used simultaneously with other materials when building. For example, profiles can be easily connected by screws or rivets with other profiles.

It adjusts really well to possible expansions. New elements can be added to steel constructions.

Flexibility

When adjusting an error or detail, it allows you to modify or expand very easily and simply when building.

Ease of assembly and labor savings

Structural steel is easier to handle compared to other materials, making it faster to build and assemble, reducing labor times and lowering labor costs.

At the same time, speed is another advantage in favor of steel in construction since the materials allow prefabrication to be carried out.

They are uniform

The properties of structural steel do not change appreciably over time, compared to concrete structures.

Currently, the construction industry plays a fundamental role in the use of steel, standing out as a sustainable alternative for contemporary architecture, in line with the previously mentioned advantages.

At Serviacero Comercial we are specialists in the marketing of structural steel in construction materials. We have a wide range of carbon steel products for all types of projects, as well as structures and roofs, for the manufacture of columns, beams, trusses, logs, reinforcement for concrete, mezzanine and electroforged grating walkways, corrugated sheets for slabs, roofs and facades, among others.

We also have more than 50 years offering quality products with added value to satisfy the demand of this sector, distributing throughout the Mexican Republic and contributing to the industrial development of Mexico.