Steel buildings are enjoying wide acceptance among consumers as evidenced by the existence of metal structures dotting our landscape. The popularity of steel buildings can be greatly attributed to the unique physical properties of the metal, steel.

Steel is made, by mixing iron and carbon in a specific ratio. Aside from carbon, other alloying materials used are manganese, phosphorous, chromium, vanadium, tungsten, etc. The percentage of these constituent materials and the manufacturing process, give steel its physical properties that set it apart from other metals.

The physical properties of steel  include great strength, low weight, durability, flexibility, and resistance to corrosion. It maybe hard to believe, but it is a fact that the ratio of steel’s strength to its weight is the lowest when compared to other traditional construction materials.

Steel does not corrode easily even when exposed to water and moisture. Steel retains its dimensions even after many years of being subjected to extreme weather conditions.

The steel used in steel buildings is high-grade, meaning it is strong and hard, but not brittle. Basically, the carbon content is the deciding factor in classifying the grade of steel. The higher the carbon content, the harder the metal, making it prone to fractures. High quality steel, used in steel buildings, contains less carbon but retains its strength and hardness.

The inherent qualities of steel allow manufacturers of prefabricated steel buildings to offer 30 to 50 year warranties on their metal structures. These manufacturers are willing to stand by their products for a long time because they are confident that their steel buildings will endure for many decades to come.