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Fighting Fires with Steel As drought conditions continue in Texas and wildfires have raged across 250 of our state's 254 counties, it is important for business owners and homeowners to know how to protect their property, now and for the future. The right fencing can result in the slowing of a fire's spread until firefighters arrive, minimizing or avoiding damage to yours and your neighbors' property. Researchers have subjected fences to extreme fire conditions to determine which building materials best defend commercial and residential properties against fires. It's official — steel fences are the best fire barrier and the most effective material at withstanding the intense heat generated by fires. During testing, steel fences were set on fire for 30-minute periods without experiencing a loss of structural integrity. Wood fences, however, quickly burn down, allowing fires to easily spread to your home or business, and act as conduits for spreading fires to or from your neighbors' property. The style of fencing only matters in preventing the spread of fires when the fence is constructed of wood. Solid panels are most effective wood fences, while those with gaps offer little to no defense against fires. Steel fences appear to be across-the-board effective, although most steel fences are constructed similarly, in panels. Texas Iron & Metal has all the steel you need to build a protective, fire-resistant fence at your next project. Call 713.672.7595 or visit our yard and warehouse to get started. You want it, we've got it. Now that's supply on demand! Source: CSIRO SOLVE Magazine, May 2006
This month, Texas Iron & Metal is donating a portion of its proceeds to Texas Wildfire Relief, which provides volunteer fire departments with the resources they need, including equipment, water and fuel for fire trucks, to combat the most devastating wildfire season in our state's history — and ensures we're prepared for future wildfires. 2011 Texas Wildfires Did You Know? • There have been more than 18,776 wildfires raging across Texas • More than 3.6 million acres have burned • More than 2,000 homes have been destroyed • Three firefighters and two civilians have perished • More than 1,500 wild and domesticated animals have perished • Fires have caused more than $78 million in agricultural financial losses • 99% of Texas counties have reported burn bans For more information or to make a direct, tax-deductible donation, visit www.txwildfirerelief.org.
The Steel House of Texas Perched on a cliff overlooking Ransom Canyon, just outside Lubbock, sits one of the most unusual homes in Texas. Architect and sculptor Robert Bruno, the home's owner, constructed the two-story home over a period of 23 years out of 110 tons of welded, rusted steel, with large glass and stained glass windows to optimize light and the expansive views of the Texas sky. It's now one of the most recognizable landmarks in the area, and just goes to show how steel can transform a home into a (fire-resistant) work of art. [http://www.artificialowl.net/2008/05/robert-bruno-steel-house-ransom-canyon_15.html] [Specials] Saving You Green. We're featuring square tubing and other great deals on our specials page. Head over to our website to check them out! [Click Here] [http://www.texasironandmetal.com/specials/index.html]
Mind over Matter Metal. Congratulations to last month's trivia winners! Peter Tropeano Janiece Adams Danny Rivera Robert Hawkins Thank you for your support of Texas Iron & Metal.
Providing for All Your Steel and Metal Needs • Fast on-site loading • Same-day or next-day delivery • Prime and Less-Than-Prime® steel and pipe • Saw and flame cutting to size • Hard-to-find items • Orders tailored to fit your specifications and budget Do you have excess steel or metal to sell or know of someone who does? We want it! Be the first to give us the tip and you'll earn a finder's fee! Call 713.672.7595 or email buyer@texasironandmetal.com to learn more! [http://texasironandmetal.com/secondary_steel/form/finders_fees.html]
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