The Exciting world of Construction - Steel

Welcome back to The Exciting World of Construction. Steel

Lesson Three. Steel yourselves...this is going to be a solid learning opportunity.  

Steel is arguably the most important component of modern construction. Steel and glass high-rises may come to mind, but that's really not what we're hinting at here.

Every wood wall is pinned together with steel nails, bolted to the foundation with steel bolts, and clings to the rafters with steel clips.

Simpson Strong Tie Corporation struck gold by focusing in on Steel, namely all of the steel clips, straps, ties, bolts and frames that simplify and strengthen wood construction.

But it's not just wood construction that is supplemented by steel. Tilt-up concrete walls, concrete slabs, retaining walls and podium slabs, reinforced block walls, brick walls, and stucco all benefit from the steel reinforcement buried within.

But don't miss the trees for the forest. Besides the heavier steel, connections, and reinforcement, look no further than your kitchen cabinets.

The door hinges, shelf pins and sinks are all steel. The power outlets, small and large appliances, and even the vinyl window over your sink all have an array of steel components.

We could track aluminum, copper, and plastic the same way, but whether galvanized, stainless, malleable, or hardened - 

Steel is King.