Steel has long been a product critical
to the construction industry, and while the Industrial Revolution (which is
most often associated with steel production) is gone, steel is definitely here
to stay as a major part of our lives. There are so many things that we make out
of steel supplies every day, ranging from very functional to entirely artistic.
The Functional Side of Steel
Two areas where steel products
are widely used today are in the construction and transportation business. We
use steel to build all manner of transit vehicles and infrastructure, including
automobiles, trains, and ships, as well as roadways, bridges, and railways
where those transportation vehicles travel. Without steel, our cars would not
be as light and fuel-efficient as they are today.
We also use steel in the
construction of a wide variety of different buildings. Its unique quality as an
extremely durable metal (with the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any other
building material) and its affordability make it an ideal product for
construction companies looking to build long-lasting architecture while still
keeping prices affordable. It’s also used for small construction components,
such as nails, screws, bolts, hinges, and more.
The Everyday Side of Steel
Throughout our daily lives we see
and use steel in so many different formats, most people probably don’t even
realize it’s such an integral part of life. In your home, chances are all your
major appliances, such as the washer and dryer, refrigerator, and oven are all
constructed of steel products, as well as fixtures like light covers, door
handles, faucets, and more. In addition, most high-end knife sets are made of
stainless steel, and tools are also commonly constructed with steel supplies.
Your office building is probably
constructed of mainly steel, in the reinforcing beams, in the walls, and the
ceilings. You can also find it in desks, filing cabinets, chairs, paper clips,
and more. If you work in a hospital or medical office, the sterile qualities
and sanitary nature of steel make it ideal for surgical settings, especially
tools.
The Artistic Side of Steel
Wasatch Steel also sells steel
that can be used for artistic purposes. Many artists look for unique ways that
they can use steel as an expression in their art pieces, and it is a special
material for artistic purposes. Artists today use it to build everything from
sculptures of animals and people, to abstract pieces that include scrap metal,
and basic home or wall décor.
Artist can be inspired by the
functional form of steel, its cold unyielding nature, or its strength, and
often that comes out in their metal artwork. Steel comes in a variety of grades and colors, it is uniquely adapted to
creating imaginative pieces for many different of decorative purposes. Artists
can also turn parts of your everyday home into a
work of art, by creating steel designs for fences and gates, for stair
railings, and more.
Finally, steel makes a great
material for larger sculptures that will be displayed in places like public
parks, since it is incredibly durable and will not become weathered, or break down
when exposed to the elements. It can be a lasting legacy of an artist for many
years to come in public spaces.
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