Steel Vs Concrete
Steel Vs Concrete
Steel is Better, Stronger, Healthier and Fire-Resistant.
Steel has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any other building material in the world. New construction methods make steel frame buildings a smarter choice for office and multifamily developments.
The latest steel frame house technology enables us to have lower floor-to-floor heights than typically expected in structural steel buildings. Steel can also accomplish extremely long spans in structures and open-floor layouts without intermediate columns. This translates to unlimited design options for the creative architect while at the same time reducing building costs.
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Steel
Design Flexibility
Fire Resistant To Frame
Time Gain
Low Construction Cost
Eco Friendly
Safety
Insulation
Quality On Material
Big Spans On Framing
Low Cost Maintenance
Concrete
Design Flexibility
Fire Resistant To Frame
Time Gain
Low Construction Cost
Eco Friendly
Safety
Insulation
Quality On Material
Big Spans On Framing
Low Cost Maintenance
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At Menelaou Steel Frame Homes we’re all about building homes where you’ll truly love to live. We create innovative designs and build quality homes, to suit all budgets.
We’ve never been satisfied with simply building homes ‘the way it’s always been done.’ This is why we set our company on a path of constant innovation and reinvention that continues today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the steel come from?
Buying steel framed home is earth friendly, built with mostly recycled material in North America and Europe. It's 100% recyclable; in fact, more steel is recycled than aluminum, plastic and glass combined.
Are steel houses stronger?
Less weight results in less movement and will sustain less damage in an earthquake; a lighter structure with stronger connections lowers the seismic force. All of these homes can be built to seismic 10 (EU) standards. Steel framed homes can withstand 150 mile high winds from a hurricane or tornado because the homes are connected with high strength screws. With the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any building material, steel framing is stronger and lighter (up to 60% less than wood framing), resulting in a safer structure, with less maintenance and a slower aging process.
Do steel homes rust?
The use of painted red iron and galvanized steel framing protects your home against rust. The steel has a protective coating and is completely enclosed and protected from the weather.