Each frame material on the market has its own downsides and strengths, and steel is no different – there are several positive factors about steel when compared with other materials, and there are also a few potentially troublesome factors to keep in mind, too. We’re going to start with steel frame construction advantages:
- Mass fabrication. When it comes to choosing between different materials, it’s rather important to remember that steel is a material that is the easiest to mass-produce in many different sizes and shapes.
- No pest- or insect-related weaknesses. Steel is straight-out immune to the degradation caused by either mammals or burrowing insects.
- Durability. Steel is both stronger and lighter than your typical wooden frame, removing the problem of durability from the board in its entirety.
- Resistance to fire. The fire resistance of steel is top-notch, with little to no potential fire spread, and the ability to improve this particular parameter with flame-resistant coatings. But there is a catch – which we’ll go over when it comes to disadvantages.
- Moisture and other factors. While steel is not immune to various types of moisture, its resistance against corrosion is rather formidable. It can be boosted either by changing the nature of the alloy or using various coatings and treatments to improve steel’s rust resistance – it’s incredibly important for specific structure types like bridges that are constantly exposed to various weather effects.
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