The simple answer is yes; steel is a good conductor of heat. It has a high thermal conductivity level or transfers heat quickly and efficiently through its mass. In this regard, the use of steel will be helpful for various purposes and areas. How come steel is a good conductor...
Why Is Steel Harder Than Iron?
Iron and steel are both valuable in construction, for they are hard and strong. In comparison, one of these two is harder and better to choose from in numerous applications. Is it iron or steel? The hardness of iron and steel Iron is a hard metal that has been useful...
Which Is Harder, Wrought Iron Or Steel?
Wrought iron and steel are metal alloys composed of iron and other elements. In that manner, both can be hard enough to use for any possible application. But which is harder, wrought iron or steel? Both materials have unique characteristics that define their hardness and usefulness for particular or several...
Is it true that steel is not technically a metal?
Steel is usually a mixture of iron, carbon, and small amounts of other elements such as manganese, silicon, chromium, tungsten, and others. When these elements are heated and cooled, they create a strong, flexible metal. Some claim that steel is not technically a metal since it is not an element....
Why Aren’t Houses Built with Metal Instead of Wood?
What if you could build a house that never rots, never needs repairs, and never needs painting? Is that even possible? The answer is yes, but it is not the type of house you might think of. It's actually a metal house. In this blog, we are going to look...
What Happens If I Live Inside a House Made of Aluminum/Steel?
There are a lot of studies about how certain types of metals react with our bodies. Aluminum is one example that many people are concerned about. This blog will look at how we can live in houses made of aluminum and steel without having to worry about it. It is...
What Are Must-Haves When Building a New Home?
In the exciting process of building a new home, you must have plenty of questions to ask the home builder. Must-haves should be top on the list. These are not only the most important features but the ones you will use every day. Of course, there are dozens of features...
Why Aren’t Homes Built With Steel Structures?
We can identify different types of buildings built with steel structures, but it is rare to see homes. There are a few contrasting reasons for this, which is good to learn to evaluate whether they are valid on a case-to-case basis, mere misconceptions, or generally acceptable. Is it because the...
What Happens When Lightning Strikes a Metal Building?
The physics of lightning is still poorly understood. We still don't know exactly how lightning works, although we do have a good idea of some of the phenomena that occur during a lightning strike. This blog is going to look at the physics of lightning and what happens when lightning...
Has Any Steel Building Collapsed From Fire?
When it comes to dealing with fire, most of us want to ensure that our buildings are fireproof. Buildings that are built with steel are generally stronger and safer than those built with other materials, but with the rise in the number of fires in steel buildings, there is a...