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Steel Arch Buildings Withstand Fire Better Than Wood

There are many advantages to owning a steel arch building. Some include great durability, versatility, and affordability. Perhaps one of the biggest advantages is that our steel arch buildings are much more resistant to fire damage than similar wood structures. Wood garages and carports can easily catch fire and become a dangerous tinder-box in the event of an accidental car fire. With steel, you can rest easy knowing your structure is among the strongest and most rugged available.

Steel arch buildings survive fires much better than their wood counterparts.

Christmas Morning Blaze

One example of the dangers of fire in wood garages recently came out of eastern Pennsylvania. Firefighters were called to the scene of a garage fire early Christmas morning in the Lower Saucon Township of Bethlehem, PA. About 25 firefighters from the Freemansburg, Hellertown, and Bethlehem Townships joined Steel City firefighters to help combat the blaze. The fire destroyed the two-car garage as well as the four-wheel vehicle, Triumph Motorcycle, and brand new generator stored inside. Steel City Fire Company Chief Chris Snyder said he did not have an immediate estimate on the cost of damage and that no injuries were reported.

The buildings destroyed in the fire, including the garage and an addition, belong to a home rented by the Steel City Mennonite Church, according to Northampton County Property records. Township authorities, including the Lower Saucon fire marshal, are investigating the blaze.

Steel Arch Buildings

Steel is one of the strongest, most durable, and most recycled materials in the world. Here at Arch Buildings, we use high-quality American made steel in all of our buildings and design them to last for generations. If you’re looking for a garage, workshop, storage building, or warehouse, you should seriously consider a steel arch building and all of the benefits they have to offer. Affordable and tough, our buildings can withstand the elements and protect your property and investments for years to come. Call us today to start designing your own steel garage or workshop!

 

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