Benefits

Steel the superior construction material

Moisture will not cause expansion or contraction of steel
- Panelized steel is an all weather product
Save time
Produced in accordance with national standards
- Wall panels are fabricated to precise dimensions (significantly reducing scrap)
100% recyclable
- ‘Green’ building product
Builders on-site can receive a complete list and layout of MBSL’s materials for a job
- Eliminate unnecessary repeat trips to supply yards
Eliminate warping, cracking, creaking, rotting and rusting
- Steel, the ultimate residential/commercial building elixir
Only screw and bolt connections are used on site
- Semi/un-skilled labour is all that is required due to simplified assembly on site
Will not add fuel to a fire
- Not flammable
Highest strength-to-weight ratio of any construction material
- Safer job site, safer structure
No Architectural Design Limitations
- MBSL’s Architectural/Engineering Technologists are always aware of emerging trends and directions
New Construction, Renovation and Expansion can all be done with panelized steel
- Compatible with existing materials

Benefits to the Consumer

Stronger connections (screwed versus nailed) less probability of damage in high winds or earthquake
Overall safer structure
Less maintenance - slower aging of structure
Termites cannot penetrate
Foundation issues significantly reduced due to less weight resulting in less movement
Not susceptible to mold, fungus or organisms
Save on insurance, higher re-sale value

Benefits to the Builder

Benefits to the Environment

Steel framing uses a minimum of 25% recycled steel
Each year steel is recycled more in North America than aluminum, plastic and glass combined
More than 12 million cars were recycled in 1998 Recycling steel reduces the solid waste stream saving landfill space and conserving natural resources
Every ton of steel recycled saves thousands of pounds of iron ore, coal and limestone
88% of steel taken from commercial construction demolition sites was recycled in 1998