After years of experience and being a part of the industry, experts of Omni Steel Supply, considers a couple of elements before suggesting the type of metal that can be used for fire escapes in NY or Jamaica or any other neighboring areas. Whether we are discussing commercial structure or residential, security is the major concern of any building. Emergency exits of a building speak a lot about the type of safety measures taken into consideration. Fire escapes are not only our emergency gateway during fire breakouts but during several other calamities about which we might not have thought.

 

Before we build our discussion around which is the right type of metal that goes into constructing fire escapes, we have to understand why metals are used for building fire stairs? Metals are durable, light weight, economical and have an aesthetic appeal to it. Best thing about metal is, it is constructed part by part and then assembled at the construction site and attached one piece at a time to the building. It is hassle-free and has very smooth functioning, furthermore most metal contractors also provide free consultation regarding type and style of emergency stairs to be constructed for a building.

 

What are the advantages of Metal Fire Escapes?

Metals have become the much desired material for construction. It is widely used for customized metal gates, fences and even as facades. It has so many varied usage, that its demand is increasing rapidly. Metals have some special properties and a couple of common features which is making them an attractive option.

1. Durability: Pick up any kind of metal, it has a long life and does not crumble easily. It is common for all the metals and it is making metal a popular option.
2. Easy Maintenance: Fire Escapes are usually outside the building, it is exposed to various elements and to extreme weather conditions. Metals do not require frequent fixing or renovation, it can stay the same way for a good many years. Yes, you need to select the right type of metal with the help of your domestic metal contractor in Jamaica or elsewhere.
3. Resistant to Deformation: Metals do not deform even when exposed to multiple situations. This is a very important point, when one is considering a material for fire escapes. Climbing down or reaching the roof during an emergency, gets convenient when stairs have not deformed or when there is no fear of gaps due to corrosion.

Besides the ones mentioned above, one of the exceptional qualities of metal, particularly cast iron is it does not give toxic air while burning. When a building is on fire, we do not want any additional poisonous gas emitted.

 

But, the question remains which metal to choose?

 

Call us today, to know and discuss it. Our consultants will give advice based on the type of property you have that includes commercial or residential, big or small and the location. Fill up the form today, and an executive from Omni Steel Supply will contact you and answer all your doubts.

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