Steel: The Superior Construction Material

	100% recyclable
	68% industry recycling rate
	highest strength - to-weight ratio of any building material
	non-combustible-does not burn & will not contribute fuel to the fire
	dimensionally stable-does not expand or contract with moisture
	consistent material quality-produced with strict national standards
	inorganic-will not rot, warp, split, creep or crack
	floods will not destroy your steel frame
	rainwater seepage does not form mold on steel because steel does not retain moisture

Benefits for Builder

	straight walls
	square corners
	lighter than other framing materials
	windows & doors open & close as they should
	less scrap & waste (2% for steel vs. 20% lumber)
	environmental selling & green positioning

Benefits for Consumer

	not vulnerable to any type of fungi or organism, does not hold moisture for mold to grown on
	not vulnerable to termites
	high strength results in safer structures
	less maintenance
	fire safety
	flood savings
	less probability of high wind damage
	less probability of earthquake damage
	less probability of foundation problems
	insurance rates
	higher resale value
	does not contain the same chemicals as wood