RESOURCE CENTER : Benefits of Steel
Why choose steel for your next building project? Steel has many design advantages in addition to economic, environmental and health benefits.
Design
Not only does steel work well on its own, it works well in combination with other materials such as glass, brick, stone and concrete, providing a wide variety of aesthetic design options.
Steel building systems are designed to meet the seismic, snow and wind loads required by your specific building code. Steel building components are manufactured to precise and uniform shapes with consistent quality and exacting tolerances.
Economic
Steel has one of the highest strength to weight ratios of all building materials, which means that steel frames can span wider distances thus creating larger open spaces for layout flexibility. Wider spans in steel buildings reduce the number of footings and labor required, which can reduce construction costs.
To help reduce energy consumption and lower operating costs, Robertson buildings can provide the RTS system that consists of blanket insulation sandwiched between two steel panels. Alternatively, the interlocking design of insulated panels eliminates thermal breaks and creates an integrated system providing strength, thermal efficiency and attractiveness.
Environmental
Steel has green building advantages. It is virtually 100% recyclable with high scrap value so it does not usually end up in a landfill like other construction materials. Robertson steel buildings have 30% or higher post-consumer recycled content to help building owners with LEED credits MR 4.1 and 4.2.
Health
Steel is non-combustible and will not add fuel to a fire. It does not rot and is impermeable to termites, insects and rodents. Steel does not promote mould and mildew.
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