Resistant
and Consistent
Uniformity
HSS
is fire resistant and does not warp, twist, split, swell or shrink.
It resists dry rot and mildew, as well as termites and carpenter ants. For increased
fire resistance, the exterior of the product may be sprayed with a fire retardant
material or boxed in with drywall. The interior can be filled with concrete
or a combination of concrete and rebar for added strength.
HSS provides a uniformity
of size, guage,
shape, strength and tolerances that make
its use totally predictable.
Available in a variety
of
strength levels, impact
values and specifications.
The
Steel Tube Institute offers a wide variety
of technical publications, load tables and design
aids. They are available on the STI website,
www.steeltubeinstitute.org. The Steel Tube Institute
also employs a Technical Consultant who is available
to answer questions and assist with technical data.
HSS
Design Aids
