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Different Ways To Recycle Steel

Posted on May 22, 2019 by canamsteel

For decades, the steel industry has reduced the need for raw materials and encourages the reuse of existing products. Steel is the most recycled material – more than all other materials (paper, plastic, aluminum, glass) combined.

The great metallurgical properties of steel allow recycling to continue, without decreases in performance. Thus, the use of recycled steel brings savings in terms of energy and raw materials, every time ore production can be avoided.

Two of three tons of new steel are made of old steel. The use of ore is still needed because there are many steel products remaining in service, as durable goods, for decades, while the demand for steel worldwide continues to rise.

Reusing steel products for construction

In the field of construction, another form of recycling is the re-use of steel products. Steel is not re-melted, but enters a new phase of product use. This process offers even greater environmental benefits.

Steel recycling has a huge impact on reducing CO2 emissions. Of all greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (CO2) is relevant for the steel industry. Recycling significantly reduces the amount of CO2 emissions from extracting and processing ores. According to the World Steel Association, every ton of recycled steel reduces on average 1.5 tones of CO2 emissions and 13 gigajoules of primary energy.

 

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Why Red Is The Most Popular Color For Barns

Posted on May 17, 2019May 15, 2019 by canamsteel

 

Red barns are a common view, against green grass, in America. But why red? Where does this tradition come from?

There are many myths about it: some people say that this color used to help a farmer`s cows to find their way home, while others believe that it is simply an influence of Scandinavian farmers. However, there are no good arguments to sustain these believes, therefore it seems that, in the past, barns were painted red simply out of convenience and frugality. Paint protects the underneath material and farmers also noticed that it keeps a building warmer during the cold season. At first, they used to seal barns with linseed oil, but started to add lime and ferrous oxide, to kill fungi and mosses. The ingredients turned the mixture red and were also quite cheap, so red barns progressively became a tradition that continues today.

Other pigments for common outdoor use were zinc, lead and whiting (calcium carbonate); however, these were typically more expensive than ferrous oxide and did not last that long; calcium carbonate and lead fade pretty quickly and crack with time, so they were not that popular, since farmers were not eager to repaint their barns every few years.

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Landscaping Around Your Steel Building

Posted on May 15, 2019May 13, 2019 by canamsteel

If you invest in a quality steel building from a wonderful company like CanAm Steel Building Corporation, you should also consider landscaping around it, in order to highlight it and keep it look nice. Landscaping is a factor that influences a lot the overall aspect of a building; it increases its value and curb appeal and does not cost you so much money as a complete remodeling project. However, people ignore it very often.

Allowing grass and some vegetation to grow around the building is not landscaping; if you are lucky, it might look nice, but otherwise wild vegetation is not an option if you want a great looking and functional building. You have to make some effort if you want it to fit in with the surroundings. A professional landscaper can help you have your property looking great in short order.

One of the first things that are taken into account is placing mulch or gravel around the base of the building. This not only ensures easy access, but also protects the building from being splashed with mud (if you do not have gutters, this problem will surely get worse, if not addressed properly).

Landscaping should not be limited to grass; the use of vegetation (shrubs, flowers trees), but also different types of walkways make a great addition to a metal building.

How To Tell If Your Metal Building Has Hail Damage

Posted on May 13, 2019 by canamsteel

The increasing occurrence of hail storms in the last decade have attracted the attention of researchers in the insurance sector, who need to be able to estimate the level of damage they are about to pay on a long-term basis.

Estimates from experts show that each year, hailstorms cause about $ 1.5 billion damage to residential roofs in the United States, not to mention the damage to other building components. Moreover, if their intensity is very high, natural disasters of this type are also the cause of other costly inconveniences such as business interruptions.

There are two major types of hailstorm damage that may occur to a metal building: aesthetic and functional. Aesthetic damage only affects the exterior aspect of the building, so it is not that expensive, while functional damage has adverse effects on the performance of the building, in most of the cases resulting in diminished water-shedding ability of different parts of the building and a reduction in its expected lifespan.

Signs of hail damage

Try to identify signs of impact on the roof, façade and other accessories made of soft metal, such as the condensing unit of the air conditioner. If the hailstones were not that large and dense, you will likely notice only small visual damage in the form of dents. However, if the hailstones were particularly large, you should also determine the risk of structural damage, with the help of Metal buildings specialists.

Choosing The Right Type Of Paint For Your Steel Building

Posted on May 7, 2019 by canamsteel

If you want to paint a steel building, it is important to know that you need to pay attention to a few details in terms of surface preparation. If the surface is not treated, it is recommended to completely remove rust by grinding or scraping with a wire brush. Subsequently, it will be necessary to thoroughly clean and remove oily substances, dust and mildew.

The paints you choose must be rust, weather and scratch-resistant, easy to apply so as to help you get the best results. These paints need to have a fast drying time, high adhesion to the substrate, provide good antioxidant protection, excellent coating, mechanical, chemical, and water resistance. They must form a wear-resistant layer that maintains its color and gloss in time.

What type of metal paint do experts recommend?

Here are some details about some of the best painting products for metal buildings.

• Two-component epoxy paint based on modified resins. It can be used as primer for steel, aluminum and galvanized sheets used indoors or outdoors, on surfaces exposed to mechanical and/ or chemical wear – and on underwater or underground surfaces.
• Bicomponent, glossy polyurethane paint with aliphatic isocyanate hardening. Recommended use areas: painting of transport equipment, tank exterior, painting of structures and other steel surfaces, various equipment and machinery.
• Monocomponent, semi-shiny or glossy alkyd paint. Recommended especially for painting steel structures in industrial environments, in public facilities or in the food industry.

Type of Roof Pitch for Metal Buildings

Posted on April 30, 2019April 23, 2019 by canamsteel

Metal buildings are usually designed with flat roofs and if the building serves commercial or industrial purposes, a flat roof is indeed the easiest to use roof type. However, metal buildings can be just as well equipped with sloping roofs, so here is a short outline of the various factors to take into consideration when choosing your roof types:

• Costs – sloping roofs use more material than flat roofs, therefore flat roofs are cheaper and faster to build;
• Space – roof pitch increases the square footage of the interior space as well as the interior clearance without adding significant costs – a building with a sloping roof is slightly more expensive than one with a flat roof, but if that extra height is necessary for the building to be able to fulfil its purpose, the extra cost is insignificant;
• Standing up to climatic challenges – water, either rain or melted snow, cannot run down on the side of flat roofs, therefore these roofs are very often affected by the damages caused by ponding water. Sloping roofs, even low-pitched ones, are more suitable for very wet climate zones, so if your area gets a lot of rain, do consider a pitched roof for your building;
• Aesthetic aspects – flat roofs are invisible, therefore they are not suitable for adding curb appeal to your building. If you need visual components to make your building stand out, consider getting a pitched roof.

Tips for Saving on The Cost of Steel Buildings

Posted on April 26, 2019April 23, 2019 by canamsteel

The costs related to erecting and owning a steel building depends on many factors and there are many ways to reduce them. Here are some methods:

• Assess your size-related needs realistically – many companies fail to asses their sizing needs realistically and get oversized buildings that they cannot make good use of and that are also more expensive to buy, to heat and to cool than a properly sized building. Don’t make the mistake – take your time to evaluate your needs and get a building that is of exactly the right size;

 

• Choose the building type right – the three most common types of steel buildings are arched construction that consist of an arched top and have no interior columns, trusses or beams; single span rigid frame buildings that rest on one beam at each end and multi-span buildings that have a modular frame and are the best choice of really large buildings. To keep your costs to the minimum, make sure to choose not only the building of the right size, but also the building of the right type;

 

• Use insulation – whether your building will be used to accommodate offices, for storing sensitive merchandize or for production, the best way to heat and to cool the air inside to comfortable temperature and to maintain that temperature stable without excessive energy bills is to apply a suitable layer of insulation on the building’s walls as well on its top, under the roof.  Companies like CanAm Steel Building Corporation sell insulation and other metal building accessories, along with steel buildings.

Why Metal Buildings Are Good for the Environment

Posted on April 23, 2019 by canamsteel

Metal buildings are not only affordable and easy to erect – they also come with another feature that is becoming increasingly important these days: they are sustainable. Here are some of the features of metal buildings that make them good for the environment:

• The steel used for making metal buildings is among the greenest building materials available today – steel is a 100% recyclable material and the steel used in metal buildings is almost always recycled material. The technology used for steel recycling is also very gentle on the environment – any water used for the process is purified and returned to nature and modern technologies also reduce the greenhouse gases produced during the manufacturing process;
• The benefits of the high strength to weight ratio – the specific strength of steel (also known as its strength to weight ratio) is superior to most other construction materials and this feature makes it possible to create large steel buildings from less material than they would need, should they be constructed from other materials;
• Enhanced durability – steel is also more durable than most other building materials, therefore STEEL BUILDINGS are not turned into waste deposited in landfills;
• Steel releases no harmful compounds, therefore it is harmless for the environment as well as for the building’s users.

A Metal Building’s Role in Industry

Posted on April 19, 2019 by canamsteel

Most of today’s industries use metal buildings – these versatile, durable and attractive construction solutions can cater for all needs that companies may have. Here are some of the roles and functions that metal buildings fulfil:

• Office buildings – metal buildings, whether standard or manufactured to the exact specifications of the client, can serve as great office buildings, and takes the, what to do, out of the process. Metal construction can be insulated to provide the thermal comfort that office teams need, they can be freely customized and they can also be freely decorated to feature the company’s signature design;
• Warehouses – almost all modern warehouses today are metal buildings. Metal construction can be insulated or left uninsulated, depending on the needs of the type of merchandize stored, the size of metal buildings can be easily extended even after the initial construction is complete and metal buildings will offer all the safety and security needed by the products inside;
• Production facilities – the versatility of metal construction makes the solution suitable for any kind of production facility, even for industries with special and very specific requirements related to safety and security, such as the chemical industry;
• Garages – metal can be used to set up very large buildings, therefore the solution is suitable for garages for large equipment, such as construction machines.

Must-Have Accessories for Metal Buildings

Posted on April 16, 2019April 11, 2019 by canamsteel

Metal buildings are freely customizable and not only by adding more space, but also with the help of accessories. Here are a few components that you can use to make your metal building truly unique:

• The roof – most metal buildings use flat roofs, but if the design you prefer is more traditional, resembling a residential building more, you are free to get a sloping or even a high-pitched roof on your building. The solution will not only make your building more attractive, but it will also make it stand out, sending a strong message about the style of the owner;

 

• Gutters – the pipes used for diverting water away from the walls of the building and from the roof can also serve aesthetic purposes. The existence of gutters is certainly a must on any building, but modern gutter pipes come in many attractive styles that will allow you make your building not only functional, but classy as well;

 

• The windows and the doors – the openings on your building are also components that are must-haves, but at the same time they are also points that can be used for making your building stand out. You can play with color and style, coatings and shutter solutions – as long as your design does not hinder usability, you are free to come up with strikingly innovative design solutions.  Metal building accessories don’t have to be expensive, see https://www.canamsteelbuildings.com/.