Are steel frames environmentally sound?
Construction with any building material will have some effect on the environment. Whether steel frames are better or worse than alternatives is a moot point. In weighing up the pros and cons of using any building material. The objective should be to minimise the impact over the life cycle of the product. Anti-steel propaganda shows images of steel mills emitting into the atmosphere and also make statements such as “only young growing trees absorb carbon dioxide” (which is not true) etc. This propaganda seems designed to damage the steel industry and protect the un-sustainable status quo. We believe in a balanced presentation of facts and data. Timber is a great product, but it also has its downside and being “termite tucker” needs to be treated with toxic chemicals to survive. The long term affects on your family remain a matter of considerable debate. The costs of regular inspections and treatments does add the the your maintenance costs into the future. Steel is 100% recyclable. Abou
