Structural Steel Profiles

Adaptable And Accessible
The internal layout requirements of modern buildings can change shape frequently. Walls may need to be moved, and electrical wiring, communications systems or computer networks need to be accessed. Steel framing and floor systems can provide easy access; non-composite steel beams can become composite, and beams and girders are easily reinforced or relocated to support loads that have changed. Steel frame buildings can cater for all these changes.

Fire-resistant
Steel has an incredibly high melting temperature and can withstand tremendously high heats. For added protection, extensive analysis and advanced design techniques mean that steel-framed buildings have more precise specifications of fire protection requirements.

Lightweight And Kinder On The Environment
Structural steel is considerably lighter than concrete. Plus, the fact that it needs fewer foundations means it not only reduces environmental repercussions, but steel is also easier to transport, reducing fuel use. Steel can also save energy, as heat radiates quickly from steel exteriors in hot climates, cooling the interior down. While in cold climates a well-insulated steel building can contain heat better.

Aesthetically Pleasing
Steel is extremely versatile, and architects admire its flexibility. It can be made into non-linear shapes and architects also exploit its natural aesthetic appeal. As a result, structural steel features can be left exposed in architecture rather than covered up.

Cost-effective
Structural steel lasts much longer than other materials; its raw materials require less outlay, and it can span long distances using fewer steel columns.

Seismically Resistant
Earthquakes can happen in any place, at any time, and at any magnitude - yet steel buildings can resist them because of their flexibility and pliance. Where other materials may crumble, steel flexes under extreme loads and can withstand lateral loads caused by high winds and earthquakes.