Though steel has always been a popular choice for commercial construction projects, its popularity has soared in recent years for both industrial and residential applications. The benefits of buying steel—and American-made steel in particular—are broad and varied.

Here, David Hirschberg Steel & Recycling Center, a metal recycling and steel service center based in Cincinnati, OH, shares a few of the top reasons to buy this trusted material: 

• Durable: Steel is stronger and longer-lasting than most other construction materials, including wood. The material’s strength and flexibility make it a top choice for architects and builders looking to make innovative decisions about their residential and commercial designs. Plus, steel doesn't suffer from the pest control problems that plague other materials.
• Environmentally Conscious: Steel is one of the most recycled materials in the world. Every year, millions of tons of steel are bought from scrap yards and repurposed for commercial and public construction projects. Using steel also reduces demand in the timber industry, providing relief for forests and reducing the global deforestation crisis. 
• Economically Supportive: By buying American steel, you're supporting the country’s workers, the national economy, and the American middle-class. Not only has the quality of American steel proven itself decade after decade, but reinvesting in an American industry is also a smart PR move for domestic businesses.

David Hirschberg Steel & Recycling Center has been at the center of metal recycling in Cincinnati for over a century. The company takes pride in the integral role they play in the city's industries by recycling aluminum, copper, cast iron, brass, and other metals. The recycling center pays cash for all its scrap metals, and the steel service center offers a wide range of steel alloys and fabrication services. Visit the company’s website to learn more about its top-notch steel service center, or give the team a call at (513) 821-0514.