Go Green with Steel Buildings

The roofing and wall panels used in a steel building are nearly 100% recyclable. This is in direct contrast to many other non-metal building materials, which have a one-time use. A building from Toro may contain up to 50% recycled steel, depending on the project it is being used for. Creating a new steel component from recycled metal uses as little as ¼ the amount of manufacturing energy as other fabrication processes.

A steel wall or roof panel can last from 40 – 60 years. This leads to a reduction in waste when compared to other less durable building materials that will often end up in a landfill once it breaks down. Because they are so durable and resistant to things such as fire, mold, insects, and weather conditions, a steel roof has a longer lifespan than other roof types. It also requires less maintenance while affording more time between replacements.

In the steel building industry, there is what is known as cool paint colors. When applied to metal, these panels will reflect the sun’s heat out into the surrounding area instead of bringing it into the building. At Toro, all of our straight wall roof panels are coated with these cool paint colors. When combined with the design of the roof’s slope, a cool roof helps to naturally reduce the energy cost and consumption of the building using solar reflectivity.

Along with offering cool roofs, the insulated panels available through Toro help to improve energy efficiency. It helps to control the internal temperature by keeping cool air in during the summer and warm air in during the winter. The panels are ideal for various wall and roof applications.