You don’t have to think twice: steel windows are important. So important, in fact, that architects use them for almost every type of building structure. This is because they look awesome just about anywhere, while also offering a stylish appearance.
Take a look at five key reasons architects stick so closely to these kinds of windows.
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Steel is super strong. In fact, when you stand it about against alternative window materials such as aluminium, it is more than three times stronger! This super strength helps it hold bigger, heavier panes of glass than other window options.
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Steel windows can offer “very narrow sightlines” because of how strong they are. This isn’t a featured quality when you use other materials such as wood, UPVC, and aluminium.
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Then, there’s the triple-V: these windows are very, VERY versatile. Whether you’re talking about a traditional Gothic house or a new-age office, steel windows will always fit the bill, looking elegant and sleek while blending right in to the existing structure. Their versatility allows them to be used in many building structures, ranging from churches to preschools, hospitals to retail stores, industrial factories to the comfort of your very own home!
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They live just about forever. Seriously, they’ll probably even end up outliving you, as their multi-generational appeal speaks to its longer-than-wood-or-aluminum lifespan. Some steel windows in Europe, for example, are more than a full century old– and they still look as beautiful as the day they were born (sorry, ladies). being over a century old and still looking great! Even right here in the good ol’ USA, there are steel window options that have lived more than three generations, before ultimately getting replaced because the glass or surrounding of the steel frame gets damaged (rather than the actual frame itself).
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They have a fire safety rating you can sleep easy knowing about. That’s one of the biggest reasons they are seen so often in office buildings. There are many fire-rated designs you can purchase, including many windows that have a great fire rating while also tacking on the previously-mentioned benefits of steel windows.
Clearly, there are some awesome reasons you should choose steel over the rest. While all window options probably carry some benefit, there’s no option that says as much about a good selection as steel windows.
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