Why choose steel for your building?

Adopted for its aesthetic appeal and technical performance by architects and designers, steel is a material that can be used for all types of structure: warehouses, commercial offices, stadiums, schools, etc., but also detached houses and modular housing!

In this article, we give you 4 good reasons to choose steel for your future building.

Why is steel environmentally friendly?

Allowing dry construction (little waste on site), steel is 100% recyclable indefinitely and without any alteration of its qualities!

The most recycled material in the world for over a century (the first recycled steels appeared in 1856 with the MARTIN-SIEMENS process), steel contributes to the preservation of resources.

Indeed, the steel industry has been committed for several years to 100% responsible construction: from the extraction of raw materials to the deconstruction of structures.

This is unlike other materials such as concrete (which can only be recycled once) or wood which is very often impregnated with glue, varnish and/or paint, allowing only recycling in the form of particle boards, which again can only be held together with glue…

In addition, since the degree of pre-fabrication is high for a steel construction, on-site operations are reduced, as is waste production. All this while optimizing deliveries and deadlines: 30 to 70% less than in traditional construction. Not only do steel construction sites not use water, but they are also clean and quiet: a good point for your future neighbors 🙂

Always respecting the environment, steel is a material that allows real energy savings. Coupled with efficient acoustic and thermal insulation solutions, you will limit your energy losses and greenhouse gas emissions.

Resistance to natural and climatic phenomena

Steel meets all the requirements of the various safety regulations.

Due to its natural properties and the treatments that can be associated with it, it is a material that is fireproof, earthquake-proof, paracyclonic and insensitive to fungi, termites and other harmful insects.

Concerning fire risks, steel is incombustible. That is to say that it does not contribute to the development of fire. In addition, it is impervious to gases and flames, retaining deadly fumes. Reversible, it is also the only structural material that has the ability to regain its original capacities during the cooling phase.

In the face of seismic shocks, a steel construction is capable of deforming without collapsing (a major cause of deaths in cases of earthquakes).

This is why, in regions with high seismic risks, many buildings, even high-rise buildings, are built from steel.

The elements of a metal structure can therefore deform without risk of breakage. Thanks to its lightness, steel reduces the masses set in motion during an earthquake and consequently the inertia of the building.

In the United Kingdom, since May 1, 2011, the “seismic” regulations have evolved with the entry into force of Eurocodes 8 establishing the “rules for the design and dimensioning of structures for their resistance to earthquakes” and the establishment of a new seismic zoning.

Requiring little maintenance, steel is the material most naturally resistant to natural phenomena such as storms or parasites.

Being able to be reinforced by many anti-corrosion protection systems, steel is a guarantee of longevity for your construction. Finally, the lighter a structure is, the less energy it needs to heat it. Consequently, your steel structure, 6 times lighter than concrete, will allow you better insulation.

Save time and money

Not only 30% cheaper than traditional and 3 times faster to build, steel is also a material that allows the development of large glazed spaces.

A real advantage for enjoying more comfortable natural lighting for the occupant (provided you also think about summer sunshine with high-quality glazing or sunshades) and also for making real energy savings! With a very competitive overall cost, using steel for your construction guarantees you a long-lasting appearance and function for your work.

Design and modularity

This is the primary property of steel: its workability which allows architects and designers to give free rein to their great creativity!

In fact, this material is suitable for both modern construction and old buildings, for example, the restoration of an old building.

Thanks to its economic advantage, its low environmental impact and its unlimited design, steel is perfectly suited to the construction challenges of the City of tomorrow.

Allowing for multiple uses and designs, steel is suitable for all types of buildings: from Tiny Houses to R+8, including garden lodges and large urban halls.

De plus, la fabrication des éléments d’ouvrage en acier est extrêmement précise.

With Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, you are assured of construction without measurement errors.

This is the case of the steel frames that are offered to you on Casakub.com. With French production based on these modeling and robotics technologies, the construction plans for your Tiny House or any other galvanized steel building are thus entirely modular and customizable, to create your unique construction!

Want to discuss your project with professionals? Contact the Casakub team