What are the benefits of using steel over wood?
• Inorganic; does not warp, split, crack or creep • Fire resistant: will not contribute fuel to the spread of a fire • Termite proof • Mold resistant • Non-load bearing walls • Lower insurance premiums • Consistent quality: steel is produced in strict accordance with national standards–no regional variations and inconsistencies • Less scrap and waste (2% in steel vs. 20% in wood construction) • Square corners stay squared; windows and doors open & close as they should • Lightweight: steel is 60% of the weight of wood framing…making it easier to handle I have an idea of what i want for a building or home, but need help with the design process. Can you help me? Yes! We have worked with our customers forming house plans that started with a pencil drawing on the back of a napkin. We can work with you through the whole design process. “Joe Builder” uses 8″ beam columns. Isn’t that stronger than GCC’s 4-1/2″ pipe uprights? Well, GCC’s method of using 4-1/2″ schedule 40 pipe columns has be
