In the 19th century Henry Bessemer, revolutionized the manufacturing of steel and hence the construction industry.

Structural Steel has evolved over the decades to be the building material of choice for everything from small residential homes to skyscrapers for many reasons:

  • Structural Steel is superior in strength and it does not age or decay as quickly as other construction materials. A well-built steel structure can last up to 30 years if maintained well. Steel does not warp over time and is not subject to rot. This leaves your floors and walls as straight as the day they were built.

  • With a much higher strength-to-weight ratio (the strength of a material over its density) and tensile strength (ability to withstand stress from tension), structural steel will create a lighter structure with more open spaces. So no matter how large the overall structure is, the steel sections will be small and lightweight. It allows architects and interior designers more freedom with space design and the ability to make last minute changes.

  • The strength, stiffness, toughness, and ductile properties of structural steel allow it to be fabricated into all kinds of shapes.

  • Structural Steel is connected by bolts or welded on site as opposed to concrete, which takes weeks to prepare before construction can start or continue.

  • A big advantage to steel frames over wood frames is the combustibility factor. Steel is not combustible, and some building and fire codes actually require steel frames.

  • Steel also does not come with the same worry of insect and pest damage.

  • Steel is endlessly recyclable, making it also safe for the environment.

For freedom of design, strength of integrity and ease of maintenance, Structural Steel is the smart choice!

C&F Structural Steel and Iron Works is our Structural Steel brand that exclusively deals with all types of structural steel projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial construction and renovations.

We are a one-stop shop for fabrication, delivery, and installation of structural steel.

Please contact us for more information!