RECYCLING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Steel has long been the building material of choice for commercial construction for reasons of strength, durability and stability. Recyclability and recycled content are another factor that has moved to the forefront of steel's benefits.

Steel construction material is every bit as recyclable as the steel can found in kitchens across America. In fact, the steel used in construction projects today may have been made from steel cans and other steel products recycled yesterday.

This is possible because steel scrap is an essential ingredient in making new steel. As steel is recycled, it maintains its strength and integrity so it can be made into one quality product after another. It is for these reasons that steel has taken hold in other forms of construction, including residential home building, Steel Roofing and large construction projects, including steel bridges, culverts and utility poles.

• Brochure: STEEL: the Clear-Cut Alternative for Home Building (PDF)
• Brochure: SUSTAINABLE STEEL ROOFING: Slated for Tip Top Performance (PDF)
• Fact Sheet: Steel Recycling Fact Sheet (PDF)