Of Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings
What is “building green?”
“Building Green," is
a practice used in the construction industry to lessen the impact
that buildings and building processes have on the environment.
Through careful planning and efficient use of materials, green
construction can reduce pollutants and reduce material waste.
Steel is friendly to the environment
- Steel is the proven standard in the effort to create sustainable architecture.
- Steel is 100 percent recyclable.
- Steel construction reduces energy costs.
- Steel reduces lifetime maintenance and the amount of waste material created.
Butler Building Systems’ Commitment to “Building Green”
Pre-engineered steel building construction has several environmentally friendly elements. Five-Starr Steel is proud to erect sustainable buildings by manufacturers such as Butler Building Systems.
Top “Building Green” Advantages of Pre-Engineered Buildings by Butler
With their systems approach to building design and construction with steel, Butler Building Systems shows its commitment to building green.
- Recycled Material
Virtually all Butler® components are made from recycled scrap material - Reduced Material Use
The efficient design of Butler® building systems allows the use of fewer construction materials - Reusable Structurals
All Butler® steel building structurals are 100 percent reusable - Finishes
All finishes applied by Butler meet or exceed EPA regulations for low-VOC paints (low emission of Volatile Organic Compounds) - Energy Efficiency
Butler offers a range of insulation systems that can achieve R-40 or more - Cool Roofs
Butler offers sustainable fluoropolymer finishes that meet reflectance standards for "cool roofs.” These special finishes guard against the Heat Island Effect, which creates high relative temperatures in urban areas - Low Transportation Cost
Butler has regional fabrication plants to enhance convenience and reduce transportation energy costs. - Lifecycle Advantages
Butler provides energy-efficient buildings that are designed for longevity