It is Incredibly Versatile
Not only is steel strong and versatile, but it is easily customizable, making it the perfect material for structures ranging from skyscrapers, airplane hangars, churches, factories, prefab steel structures, and even soccer fields and less traditional structures. Each can be customized with any finish, windows, and doors available on the open market.
You Can Count on Its Strength
If you are looking to build a prefab steel building, you can depend on it lasting. Steel structures are resistant to man-made and natural wear, withstanding fire, termites, rot, and rust. Because steel structures are so resilient thanks to their flexible and ductile nature, steel is often used in the buildings that are built in designated earthquake zones. Because steel is so strong, you need less of it, making for lighter and more cost-effective builds.
It is Kinder to the Environment than You May Think
Using steel as your main building material is gentle on the environment. Much of the world’s steel is made from recycled materials, so you know that your prefab steel buildings are not adding to the world’s pollution. It is also typically made to order, and thanks to technology being able to measure materials so precisely, there is very little waste involved when using steel. Because of these factors, if a building is no longer needed and is set to be demolished, the steel bits can be reused and recycled for the next project.
According to the World Steel Association, 98% of the materials required to make steel are converted to products and byproducts. In fact, the industry prides itself on setting a goal of zero waste. Over 22 billion tons of steel are estimated to have been recycled since 1900, which helps give steel its 100% recyclability rating.
Wide Open Spaces and Interiors
Because steel is so light, it can support cavernous, gaping spaces without requiring support walls or columns. This capability means that there are literally no encumbrances when it comes to the design of your building. That is why steel is so great for structures like sports stadiums and facilities, factories, and airplane hangars where open floor plans are imperative. A company recently built the largest frame-less steel building in the convex-style in the entire world, a building that houses an international soccer field as well as bleachers, called the Winnipeg Indoor Soccer Facility. Just let that sink in for a moment: frame-less prefabricated steel structures!
