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Five Benefits of Using Steel Instead of Wood for Construction
Using steel provides benefits in the forms of lower energy use and better air and water quality in comparison to many other manufactured materials. Steel is the most sustainable construction material available for a world interested in maintaining ecological health.
By Steve Wright
January 30, 2018
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by Steve Wright
Whirlwind Steel is a manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings and components. Whirlwind Steel metal buildings are manufactured and designed to meet the highest quality standards.
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