Steel Buildings Still Burn – Here’s What Most People Don’t Realize

You’d think a steel building would be the safest thing in a fire. After all, steel doesn’t burn, right? But the truth is, when there’s a fire inside a building, a steel structure can actually be more dangerous than a wood one. Once the temperature gets high enough, steel loses its strength and the whole thing can collapse—fast. That’s why firefighters would rather run into a burning wood building than a burning steel one. Wood burns, sure, but it holds its structural strength a lot longer under fire.

That’s why the way we build our buildings matters. Our structures are framed in wood but wrapped in steel. You get the best of both worlds: the fire resistance of steel cladding and the structural reliability of wood framing. For shops, welding bays, and mechanical buildings, that combo is huge—especially when you’re grinding, torching, or welding all day. Sparks won’t catch, and the steel liner on the inside just shrugs it off.

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And on the outside? That steel shell makes a big difference during wildfire season. Burning embers flying through the air won’t do a thing to our metal roofs and walls.

So if fire safety matters to you—and it probably should—we’ve got a pretty dialed-in system.

Here’s the basic idea:

1. Steel buildings aren’t fireproof—steel melts and collapses.

2. Wood framing holds up longer under extreme heat.

3. We build with steel cladding inside and out for fire resistance, and wood framing for structural safety.

If you're working with fire or live in wildfire country, don't settle for a fully steel-framed building. Our hybrid approach gives you strength, durability, and real-world fire safety.