WHEN DO I NEED A STEEL BEAM?

Steels beams are widely used in commercial construction projects due to their versatility, strength and affordability.

Although the material has many positive benefits for use in all construction, steel usage in residential properties is still a relatively new concept.

Prior to steel, wooden beams and concrete were the materials of choice for housebuilders, as the support required for residential homes was much smaller than that of a larger, commercial building.

But with the recent popularity of home extensions, loft conversions and other interior design trends such as open plan living and bi-fold doors, steel beams have become a popular component across residential builds.

With all these modern interior design elements being incorporated into today’s homes, steel beams have since been utilised to make these contemporary features a reality.

They help brace the open spaces that are popular into today’s homes whilst conforming to the strict regulations for building regulations health and safety.

Due to the array of benefits steel is becoming the go-to choice for many architects and structural engineers who will be your main advisors on which materials to use when designing/building your home.

For some aspects of your build, steel may be the only choice that will enable you to achieve your dream design but in other areas, you may have a choice to make. So it is worth considering the many benefits of using steel for your project.

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