Over the past decade, the concept of sustainability has become a very important part of our culture and as a result, the demand for more eco-friendly structures has increased as well. In particular, the use of steel as the primary material of construction for these structures has helped meet this demand not only because it can easily be recycled, but also because it gives buildings a number of environmentally friendly properties that traditional timber dwellings simply do not possess. VersaTube is the leading provider of do-it-yourself (DIY) steel-framed building kits and for over 20 years they’ve helped customers minimize their environmental footprint by giving them the means to construct high performance, eco-friendly structures that are able to withstand the test of time.

Why Choose VersaTube’s Steel Framed Building System?

Less Generation of Waste – From hundreds of pieces of timber and boxes of nails, to piles of sawdust and other commonly unused materials, the construction of a typical wooden structure generally results in dumpsters full of waste. With VersaTube’s steel building kits, this isn’t the case. Kits come prepackaged with the exact materials you need so there’s no cutting, trimming or wasting involved.

Increased Energy Efficiency – Steel framed structures can support thicker layers of insulation than conventional timber-framed buildings, and more insulation means better temperature control. Whether you’re trying to keep heat in during the winter or you have the AC running in the summer, steel-framed dwellings can save homeowners up to 30 percent in total energy costs.

Highly Sustainable – The recovery rate of steel during the recycling process can exceed 90 percent, so if and when a steel structure reaches the end of its useful life, it can be disassembled and reused in a very efficient manner.

Less Manpower – All of VersaTube’s building components feature slip-fit connections, which means that there’s no need for many manpower heavy activities like drilling, screwing or bonding. Instead of hiring an entire contracting crew, you can build a garage, shed or barn with the help of a friend or even a spouse.

Better Indoor Air Quality – Many common indoor air quality issues are caused by the presence of wood. Though mold is capable of growing on metal surfaces, it is much more prominent on organic materials like timber. Steel is inorganic and it does not emit any harmful compounds when it degrades. High humidity is also a leading cause of many air quality problems as well. Steel-framed buildings are particularly effective at regulating the moisture content of the air so that you can avoid these issues altogether.

Better Protection Against the Elements – Plain and simple, timber rots. Some species of wood take longer than others but eventually it all breaks down and when it does structural integrity is compromised. The useful life of steel is much longer than that of any organic material and it provides added protection against some of the most damaging elements such as fire, moisture, sunlight and heat.

Whether you’re thinking about building a garage that’s big enough to park your vehicle or maybe you’d just like to put up a small shed capable of housing your lawn mower, VersaTube can offer the most eco-friendly building solution. And as more homeowners strive to minimize their environmental footprint and live an increasingly sustainable lifestyle, the use of steel-framed structures for residential purposes will become more and more prominent.