High-Quality Steel Truss Buildings in Baton Rouge
In the construction industry, trusses have increasingly replaced rafters as the preferred method of roof support. This is due to the numerous advantages that trusses offer over traditional rafters. Trusses are known for their strength and their ability to distribute the weight of a building to its outer walls, relieving the load on interior walls.
When it comes to building trusses, steel and wood are the most commonly used materials; however, in recent years, steel trusses have gained popularity.
Why Red Iron Steel Trusses Over Wood Trusses?
While steel trusses can be a lot more costly and more difficult to install than timber trusses, steel offers several advantages that wood can’t.
- Among various types of trusses, steel trusses are meticulously engineered to bear substantial weight across extended spans. This makes them highly suitable for warehouses, event arenas, aircraft hangars, airport terminals, auditoriums, and other large-scale structures.
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Steel is lightweight, it can be installed quickly, and it’s made of recycled materials. In contrast to wood, steel is also fire- and pest-resistant and won’t rot.
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Steel will typically last longer than wood, since wood naturally decays over time and is susceptible to termite damage.
If you’re considering steel trusses for your building, look no further than Red Iron Metal Buildings.