Closer Look on House Construction Materials: Steel

Steel properties such as durability, versatility, and strength made it one of the most popular construction materials among homebuilders not only in the Philippines but also in the world. Today, statistics show that 50% of the world’s steel production is consumed by the construction industry alone.

MAKING PROCESS

KINDS OF STEEL AND ITS APPLICATIONS

1. Structural steel is popular for its lightweight, high strength, and uniform properties. It is typically used in building skyscrapers, bridges, tunnels, towers, industrial buildings, and road barriers.

2. Steel plates are known for their commendable abrasion resistance, tensile strength, and corrosion resistance. These are designed to withstand high impact, extreme temperatures, and even industrial substances and are commonly used as part of the house foundation.

3. Steel wire ropes are individual strands of wire wound around a steel core in a helical pattern. It’s a popular construction material in the Philippines as it’s effective in moving heavy loads in a controlled manner.

4. Rolled coils are a type of steel that is malleable and suitable for building sectional and structural modules. They are usually used for constructing railroad tracks, guardrails, primary beams, and columns.

ADVANTAGES OF USING STEEL IN CONSTRUCTION

Cost

On construction projects, the budget says a lot regarding the duration and quality of work. Fortunately, steel is affordable and versatile – allowing property owners and home builders to get the best value for money as it guarantees cheaper but faster and quality construction.

 

Versatility

The versatility of steel gives architects and owners the freedom to achieve their desired designs. By combining forms and functions, steel can bend and build frames, sculptures, structures, and even fixtures according to one’s preferences.


Safety

Robustness is equal to safety. Steel is an inherently ductile material and has managed load retention properties. Configuring its size and shape provides a high level of structural robustness that brittle construction materials cannot achieve.

 

Speed

The majority of structural steelwork is prefabricated and can be easily assembled by bolted connections. Thus, leading to overall reduced site work and fast construction times for construction projects of different area sizes.

 

Today, steel produced as construction materials are manufactured and fabricated under controlled conditions using modern quality assurance processes and highly benefit different construction projects in the Philippines.


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