Have you ever noticed that most roofs for homes look the similar? As if they were all made from similar material? Well, this isn’t always the case. In some cases, metal roofs are made to look like clay, slate, or even wooden roofs. Metal roofs and gutters come with...
What Is Cold-Formed Steel? Cold-formed steel also known as light gauge steel or metal studs is a type of steel made from structural quality sheet steel that is formed into a “c” or “z” shape. This type of steel can hold heavy loads. It is called “cold-formed” because...
If you are purchasing a new home or even building one, chances are that the process is both exciting and daunting. One of the most common questions which comes up is: when do I need a structural engineer? This is an important question as it can save you both time and...
What is it? Weathering steel is a family of low carbon steels that have additional alloying elements mixed in with the carbon and iron atoms. An alloy is a metal formed by two or more metallic elements, which in this case, is used to enhance the strength and...
Background Did you know that there are more than 600,000 bridges in the United States? Out of these bridges, approximately one-third of them were built using a significant amount of steel. Steel is one of the most common elements used here in the U.S., for building...
