Should I have a steel framed home?
When it comes to building frames, builders often choose between steel or wood. But why are steel-framed homes always the best choice?
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Avoid Injuries while welding metric metal
Putting the right safety measures in place can ensure that welders are protected from potential risks.
Why should builders choose steel for their construction projects?
When builders embark on any construction project, they are faced with a plethora of options when it comes to design. One of the many decisions they must make is what material will most adequately fulfill the desired outcomes of the project. Of course, steel is always a frontrunner when it comes to highly effective construction materials.
What factors influence the price of steel?
Steel is a commodity which is widely known for its price fluctuations, and there are many events that see the price of steel move up and down. Everything from the time of year, to the basic supply and demand, will have an impact on steel prices.
Cool Facts About Steel
Steel is laced throughout the history of mankind and is an integral element in our development as a species, from technology to medicine to building and infrastructure. It’s an incredible substance that is ubiquitous in the modern world, and society today would be very different without it. Let’s crunch the numbers and take a look at some interesting facts […]
Who Invented Steel?
Although it is impossible to pinpoint who invented steel, a look at steel production in history can help give us a snapshot of those responsible for its emergence as one of the most important substances of the modern era.
DIY Metric Metal House
In this short how-to on metric metal houses. We here at Spahr Metric Metal are always interested in seeing what the construction industry will come up with next!
Procter & Gamble going Metric
Procter & Gamble going Metric From the July/August 2009 issue of USMA’s Metric Today. by Don Hillger Procter & Gamble (P&G) does not manufacture machines and hard goods; rather, it is primarily a manufacturer of consumer products. Thus, the focus of its metrication efforts is a bit different from other companies featured in this series of articles. Interested […]
ARE STEEL FRAME HOMES THE FUTURE?
What are steel frame homes? And what makes them different from other types of homes? The main difference is that the home’s frame is made from steel, not wood–which is the most common material for house frames.
While wood frames have distinct advantages over steel ones, steel has benefits as well, some of which might surprise you. Did you know, for example, that steel is recyclable?
Why Doesn’t the U.S. Use the Metric System?
The United States Constitution states, in Section 8 of Article I, that Congress shall have the power to “fix the standard of weights and measures.” Deciding on a system to regulate how the U.S. measured objects, compared lengths, and weighed itself was without a doubt a high priority for the founding members of the country. […]
The Steel Tariff and Construction Cost: Putting It Into Context
In March 8, 2018, President Trump signed an order to place a 25% and 10% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, respectively, effective March 23, 2018. The new tariff granted a temporary exemption to certain countries including Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, South Korea, and the European Union until May 1, 2018, as discussions continue. Now that […]
Back to School: Teaching Metric?
Better education and savings would result from schools’ teaching only metric From the September/October 1996 issue of USMA’s Metric Today. by Lorelle Young, USMA President A transition to metric usage in the US would be a major factor in correcting the poor performance shown by US students in math and science, according to an article in the February 1996 Evaluation […]