Metal Structures

Get to know the qualities and suitability of the metal structure in the construction of buildings:

Lightness of the components industrialized process quality controls;
Higher independence from weather conditions;
Small need for maintenance when well prepared;
Few pathology occurrences;
Quickness at execution and set up which result in more convenient time frames;
Reduction in the foundation loads;

The use of metal structures is not recommended in the construction of:

Foundation blocks;
Floorings;
Bridges and overpasses slabs;
Great compression pillars;

Differences among types of foundation required:

Considering the structural weight, about ten times less than the weight of concrete structures. Although other component weights may be equal, there might be a difference in the foundations in the case of metal structures, never the less it depends on the soil conditions and building features.

Average resistance:

If a structure is well designed and protected during the stage of preparing and painting, the need for maintenance can result very small. Any sign for maintenance need is clearly demonstrated, different from what happens with internal corrosion of metal inside concrete structures due to the action of pollutants, cracks, and slow deforming. When produced with special steel with high resistance to corrosion, it lasts longer and present less costs.

New technologies in metal structures:

Special steel with higher resistance to pressure and corrosion.
More sophisticated equipment and welded profiles more adequate;
Higher quality in cold formed profiles; more adequate Brazilian regulations;

And see also: Knowledge required by the professionals that work in the metal structure areas

And see also:

	Expenses at each stage of the working
	The choice of the construction site
	The project for your building
	Lighting
	Energy Saving
	Problems in your building
	The importance of the subleito