Is there much difference in cost between cement and steel structures?

In the past, reinforced concrete structures were very common in residential buildings in China, but in recent years, with the development of the economy, the application of steel structures in various buildings has been increasing. At the beginning, people drifted away, worked hard, and dreamed of returning to their hometowns to build a small house and live a happy life. More and more people are realizing this dream now. So how are you going to build the house now? Is it cost-effective to use reinforced concrete structures or steel structures? What are their advantages and disadvantages? Let's take a look!

1、 Make sure you are in a hurry to build a house. If not, you can choose a reinforced concrete structure because pouring concrete takes time and tying steel bars also takes time, so the construction speed is slow; Steel structure construction is basically mechanized and factory prefabricated, with on-site welding or bolt connection, short construction period, saving time and cost.

2、 Consider the safety of the house. The design service life of steel structures is generally 70 years, and regular steel protection and paint maintenance are required. High seismic resistance level, steel structures can also be used in earthquake zones. The general design service life of concrete buildings is 50 years, and the seismic requirements vary in different regions, so the design may be adjusted accordingly, resulting in slight differences in the use of steel bars.

3、 It's a matter of housing costs. The cost of reinforced concrete structures is lower than that of steel structures. However, with the increase in China's steel production, the development speed of steel structures is suitable, and prices are more humane than before.