When it comes to construction there are all types of materials that you can use.  Wood for example is a common construction material used mainly for residential buildings.  When it comes to larger building projects which tend to be commercial buildings, steel is often the clear winner between the two materials. There are quite a few reasons why this is, and it often comes down to the clear advantages that steel has over wood.  Strength Steel is actually approximately 33 times stronger than wood,  and is much more capable of carrying more of its own weight then even break or concrete. This means that you can build a much larger structures that are wider and taller without having to worry about the load-bearing components Staying Power For the most part still last a lot longer than wood does. Thanks not only to its durability but its pest and mold resistance. would on the other hand can be easily damaged by mold and termites. Termites can cause detrimental damage two buildings particularly if they are large. what also can be susceptible to warping and rotting. This is something that you do not have to worry about with steel. Steel is also fire resistant and much better able to stand up to all types of weather conditions including heavy precipitation and strong wind Precision With wood you need to buy the raw materials and have it cut to your specifications but even then plenty of waste will be created.  Particularly with prefabricated steel buildings, there is much less waste created since this material is much easier to cut to exact dimensions. Much less  time and money is spent cutting and perfecting wood pieces on the job site, and there will also be much less waste to be removed. Environmentally Friendly The great thing about steel is that it is 100% recyclable, where is what is not. Steel is actually one of the most recycled materials on the planet, even more than aluminum plastic and paper combined. Because of its pest resistance unlike wood, it does not need to be chemically treated to keep things like termites away from it. This keeps the interior air quality much cleaner and prevent unnecessary chemicals from getting into the atmosphere around it including soil air and water. Lower Upfront Costs Generally speaking, prefabricated steel structures are less expensive than purchasing the raw materials such as wood needed to build a similarly sized building.  You can anticipate savings of around 30% due to a handful of factors such as lower transportation costs and construction methods that don’t require that type of skilled labor that carpentry does. General contractors like us here at Rutherford Construction are able to erect your prefab steel structures quickly and efficiently at a reasonable cost.  Lower Long-Term Costs Going with prefab steel will also save you money in the long run as well. Thanks to the material’s durability and strength you will not need as much maintenance and repairs on a regular basis as you would with wood. Because of woods natural insulation, you will also save money on utilities as much less energy will be exerted in order to keep the temperature inside the structure regulated. In addition you will save money on insurance for your structure because the premiums tend to be lower than wood buildings. For more information about our contractor services for, call us at 1-800- 972-6794