EXPERT ADVICE

steel decking

Use Higher-Grade Steel Decking to Save Money & Time

When designing a new building that includes steel decking, general contractors can actually save both time and money by ordering higher-quality steel. The grade — or quality — of steel is measured with a unit called ksi, or kips (kilo-pounds) per square inch. One ksi is equal to 1,000 psi. The higher the steel’s ksi,…

Read More
commercial roof

The Fort Knox of Commercial Roofs: When Nothing Can Get Through

When a commercial roof must be impenetrable to protect irreplaceable inventory inside, the layering of materials is as important as the materials themselves. When Just Good Isn’t Good Enough Fort Knox has a great roof, but it isn’t just gold-laden military installations that need protection from the top. Lots of enterprises are in the business…

Read More