The endless uses of steel beams for and in construction

Steel beams have been used in a host of building projects for many years. These beams provide support to building structures, reducing the strain on lower floors and ensuring that the second floor and / or roof stay in place for years to come.

When you are working with steel beams, it's a good idea to understand the benefits, helping you decide whether to go with steel or wood. Wooden beams are also very common, yet they don't always provide the same advantages you will find with the steel options.

The main benefit of why steel beams are such a leading choice in residential and commercial construction is their strength. These beams are exceptionally strong and more than capable of holding exceptionally heavy weights for long periods of time. Remember when you build a second storey on your home or a roof, these don't move, which means its static weight remaining the same for years and years. You want peace of mind that the support structure has the strength to manage this non-moving weight and ensuring your family or staff are safe and secure within the property at all times.

The next benefit you will find when choosing steel beams over the wooden options is that they are versatile when it comes to design and architectural style. These beams can be used in any building project with ease offering a host of possibilities, whether you're building a second floor to your home to accommodate your growing family or you're considering adding an extension to provide you with more living space. They are also used in the construction of buildings, enabling you to have numerous floors to accommodate a host of offices or apartments with ease.

You will find that steel beams are exceptionally durable. These beams are fire resistant, unlike the wooden options, which means the building is more likely to remain standing in the event of a fire. With wooden beams, the beams will eventually also catch fire, which means the entire property can be engulfed in flames much faster with a higher risk of the entire property, including the structure being damaged. If you have the beams galvanised, which is often included in the price, you will find that they won't rust, which is a great advantage on its own.

Steel beams are also very long lasting. With their strength and durability, steel beams won't rot or rust, they can stand in place for many years, which reduces the need for ongoing maintenance. In addition to this, you don't have to be concerned about termite damage, which is a wonderful selling point should you decide to sell in the future. With wooden beams, you have to ensure the wood is treated to reduce the risk of rot and termite damage, which may result in you having to replace the beams in the future, something you won't experience if you go with the steel solutions.

You may not realise it, but steel beams are also cost effective. When you think of all the benefits these beams provide in the building industry and the construction of your home or commercial space, the cost is minimal. They will last for years and actually save you money in the long run.

The final benefit is that steel beams are environmentally friendly. You can use recycled steel for your beams, enjoying the same strength and durability, helping you "go green" with your construction and in the event you do replace them at some stage, you can recycle the material, helping you enjoy an environmentally friendly build now and in the future.