What type of steel in Houston TX is used most often?

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  Published by Texas Metal & Iron Why Should I Select Surplus Steel in Houston, TX? Surplus steel is the ideal construction choice for projects in which you’re looking for strength and durability but don’t require a perfect facade. With a large quantity of less-than-prime surplus steel, Texas Iron and Metal is the ideal choice for fulfilling your construction needs. Still not sure? Check out these reasons in favor for surplus steel:

  • Save Money.  Surplus steel is the ideal choice for those with hard budgets. We offer highly favorable materials at incredible rates ranging from 10% to 40% cheaper than new steel.
  • Durability and Strength.  When Texas Iron and Metal buys surplus steel from other owners and operators, we ensure that every inch we buy is top quality. In many of these instances, this is excess steel that has never been touched. This enables you to enjoy the same strength and durability as newly minted steel without the high costs.
  • Green & Sustainability Benefits.  Surplus steel is considered a sustainable material as it can be reused again and again. You give a new life to surplus steel and when you’re done it can be recycled for use in containers, appliances, and much more.
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  Published by Texas Metal & Iron Industries That Use Steel in Houston TX Houston, TX loves its steel. It is a growing metropolitan port city defined by the three industries that are the largest steel consumers by sector: Construction, transport, and machinery/manufacturing. Each of these industries is always in need of both general-purpose and specially manufactured steel products in just a few of these key ways:

  • Construction uses of steel in Houston TX include H beams and similar shapes, structural pipes, galvanized steel sheets for roofing, and steel to construct the construction equipment itself.
  • Transport uses most famously revolve around the Port of Houston. This is one of the world’s largest shipping ports and is constantly requiring steel for use in repairing ships, building marine equipment and hardware, and construction of docks and bulkheads.
  • Oil and gas uses for steel in Houston TX range from stainless steel piping in drilling and production wells to steel valves and vats manufactured as part of the petroleum refining process.

  Because steel has a natural resistance to corrosion, it is naturally a great all-around choice for use in Houston’s coastal environment.
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  Published by Texas Metal & Iron It depends on what the project calls for and the type of environment that it will be exposed to. For the highest amount of strength, carbon steel is a favorite among builders, though it is prone to corrosion and electrochemical reactions if it is not painted, powder-coated or otherwise sealed. It is most often used for the interior structure of commercial buildings, bridges, guardrails and other structures where superior strength is required. In areas that are exposed to moisture or salt water, galvanized steel is often used. It is coated with a thin layer of zinc that helps prevent corrosion and chemical reactions. For many applications that require hygienic, easily-cleaned surfaces, such as hospital or kitchen areas, food storage or medical equipment, stainless steel is used.