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Steel is a Superior Construction Material
- Highest strength-to-weight ratio of any building material
- 100% recyclable
- Non-combustible – does not burn and will not contribute fuel to the spread of a fire
- Inorganic - will not rot, warp, split, crack or creep
- Dimensionally stable – does not expand or contract with moisture content
- Steel quality – New Zealand made steel manufactured with AXXIS ™ Steel for Framing and is backed by a 50-year Durability Statement from New Zealand Steel.
Benefits to the Consumer
- High strength results in safer structures, less maintenance and slower aging of structure
- Fire Safety
- No toxic chemicals are used to treat steel, unlike the treatment of timber
- Not vulnerable to any type of fungi or organism
- Less probability of foundation problems – 5 times lighter than wood which results in less movement
- Less probability of damage in an earthquake – lighter structure with stronger connections results in less seismic force
- Less probability of damage in high winds – stronger connections, riveted and screwed versus nailed
Benefits to the Builder
- Lighter than other framing materials – no lifting equipment required on site. One person can easily carry a 5-metre fabricated panel
- Easy material selection – no need to cull or sort
- Straight walls and Square corners
- Call backs due to cracks are eliminated
- Window and doors open and close as they should
- Less scrap and waste (2% for steel vs. 20% for timber)
- Environmental selling and green positioning
- Consumer perceives steel as better
- No drying out period in wet weather, resulting in no delays
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