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    By Alli ReauVeau
    Education Specialist, Steel IQ Inc.
    To some, weathered steel represents decay and decline. But to a growing number of architects, artisans and building owners—particularly in the desert southwest—weathered steel is a wonderful thing.
    Steel IQ, Inc. of Phoenix markets a line of weathered steel roofing and siding called Bare Naked Steel™, and the company’s products are featured on a pair of recently renovated buildings in the heart of Phoenix’s Arts District.
    The properties, located at 901 and 905 N. 4th Street, are owned by Norm Fox. Working with architect Andy Pulsipher, general contractor Scott Fisher and artists Nathan Ward and Pete Deise, Fox completed his architectural works of art in March 2009.
    Fox said he chose Steel IQ’s A606 for the project because he “wanted to bring back the historic and authentic look of downtown Phoenix.” The area was developed in 1908 and back then the area’s bungalow homes had tin roofs. “The A606 gave the authentic look and the ambiance I was looking for,” he noted. Fox is hoping that his restoration of the two commercial-use houses will inspire others to do the same and eventually attract new business to the area.
    Pulsipher, the architect, is a protégé of the late Alfred Beadle. He said he usually uses some form of steel in his work, because of its “permanence and versatility”, and uses bare steel whenever appropriate. He concurred with Fox that Steel IQ’s A606 is ideal for historic preservation projects like the 901 & 905 homes.
    The two structures were similar to one another but not identical. And Fox had no desire to make them so. In the 905 house, the desire was to maintain the existing open rafter design, but to trim-out the rafters with the weathered steel. Because of the added weight of the heavy-gauge A606, the original 2 x 4 roof structure had to be reinforced with steel supports and 2 x 6 furring. To ensure the new roof assembly was modern in terms of its energy efficiency, 6” of foam insulation was added between the 2 x 6s. The natural air pockets created by the corrugated material’s shape contribute to the energy efficiency of the assembly as well.
    The 901 home already had good insulation so work on that dwelling was limited to reroofing. “Basically we took two inefficient houses and made them energy efficient and beautiful,” Pulsipher said.
    As with any bare steel product, staining will appear around the perimeter of the building as water runs off the steel, unless a gutter system is installed. The buildings have no gutter system, which was deliberate. “We put pavers around the perimeter and wanted the staining to add to the vintage look. Around each rebar pole there is a small rust stain that is actually a great natural affect that adds to the charm,” Pulsipher explained.
    One of the general contractors, Scott Fisher, owner of 21st Century Construction, said working with the A606 was no different than any other metal. He said he was proud of the way the project turned out.
    When reminded of the significant environmental benefits of using a domestic A606, Fox, Fisher and Pulsipher said they were aware of the benefits of using steel but that “green” building was not their focus. They did not seek a LEED certification. The authenticity, nostalgia and life-span were the defining elements. The lack of a warranty did not concern them. Pulsipher confirmed, “I know steel and this steel will last forever”.
    The lack of formal recognition does not mean the two buildings are not environmentally friendly or energy efficient. The steel used, for example, features more than 70% domestic recycled content, made and melted in the USA via an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF). The EAF method uses 67% less coal and 40% less energy than a traditional Blast Oven Furnace. The mill of origin is an ANSI/ISO 14001; 2004 certified facility, owned and operated by the nation’s largest steel recycler. And steel used on these two buildings is also maintenance free and will never need to be painted, sealed or power washed. This makes this renovation an architectural, environmental and historic work of art.
    Contributions by Nathan Ward to the project included a massive Buddha, a rebar canopy, a railing and an expansive swirling wall sculpture on 901. He also used reclaimed grates to cover a door and window. These textural elements set the stage for an industrial Zen experience.
    Pete Deise was responsible for the interior sculpture inside the 901 building. The detail is proof of steel’s ability to be as gracious as it is strong.
    About Steel IQ
    Steel IQ, Inc. focuses on the environmental use cold roll ASTM A1008 and ASTM A606 (aka: core-ten, rustic, exotic or weathered steel). The company markets its bare steel products under the name Bare Naked Steel™, and A606 under the name COR-10™. The “ore to door” environmental attributes of the company’s products are verified at the time of purchase.
    To learn more about Steel IQ and Bare Naked Steel™, visit www.steeliq.com.
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  • Raise your Steel IQ!

    What is your Steel IQ?
    We specialize in going green from "ore to your door".
    Here is what you need to know to
    Raise your Steel IQ.
    •Recycled Content: Reducing by recycling is essential, it conserves the use of coal, iron ore, limestone.The recycled content is the #1 factor in how green the steel is. It also depends on if that scrap is domestic (was the raw scrap brought over seas from a non-regulated mill as a billett? ( a cake like block of smelted steel). If the scrap is not domestic the carbon footprint is already huge!
    •Domestic Recycled Content: The price of the scrap is one of the key factors in determining the cost of steel. Buy local never made more “cents”.
    •Green Manufacturing: Does the mill of origin comply EPA? OSHA? With the Buy America Act? or even the Kyoto Protocol?
    •Bare vs. Painted Steel: We prefer a “bare” product to a coated or painted product. The chemicals in electro galvanizing are well…chemicals. Chemicals do creates more toxic waste.
    •Lifespan: Steel’s longevity is increased by the gauge. The thicker the steel the longer it will last up to 100yrs.
    •Electric Arc Furnace vs. Blast Oven Furnace: EAF saves a projected 80% of energy consumed in traditional steel making process.
    •Local Independent Manufacturer: American owned company vs. foreign owned conglomerate? Buy Local and Made and Melted in USA!
    •Logistics: Rail vs. Truck, Boat, Barge ect.
    •Price: Market always determines the use of a product.
    •Maintenance: Up-keep and aesthetics.
    •Energy Cost: The right steel for the right geographic region, weather trends and environmental conditions do factor in the benefits of using steel. Steel conducts heat..even painted steel...no matter what color...so your insulation is where you reap the rewards of heating and cooling costs. Do not skimp on cheap insulation. Go heavy R-60 in cold and hot areas, 6" spray foam or more....and you will save money. Talk to an insulation professional and get it done right.

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  • Steel can be Green.

    We are on a mission!
    “To provide:
    Environmentally superior steel,
    Manufactured in the USA
    With the highest recycled content
    In its bare authentic state at the best price.”
    Call today 602-402-8969 Steel IQ, Inc.

    We are experts on the “greenest” steel. We take the time to map out the carbon foot print, the LEED points, and we have a certificate to verify your purchase is as green as steel can be.

    FAQ:
    Bare Naked Steel™ is available in ASTM A606 Type 4 (COR-10™) and ASTM A1008 (Cold Roll). Recycled Content: •Bare Naked Steel™ has 8.6% pre-consumer and 56.8% post consumer recycled content. •100% of the scrap used domestic (USA) scrap steel. •Manufactured & Melted in the USA by an ISO 14001 Certified mill. Electric Arc Furnace: •EAF technology is employed at mill of origin. •EAF use 67% Less coal and can start or stop at a flip of a switch. •EAF uses 47% Less energy than BOF (Blast oven furnace). Life Span: •22GA-life span of 40-70-100 years depending on environment. •Painted steel is usually 29GA which is much lighter-which is why it must be coated with paint. Paint is only 1-3mm thick. The paint companies offer the warranty not the steel. •There is no warranty on Bare Naked Steel™ Installation: •Steel IQ, Inc. does not offer installation. •Installation of Bare Naked Steel™ is the same as any other steel roofing material. A qualified contractor will know how to install correctly. Use a local steel roofing contractor. •Make sure the contractor you specify is licensed and bonded. The roofing contractor is responsible for proper installation, leak and workmanship warranties.
    Trim: •Trim material may be specified and delivered with panels. •Trim material may be ordered in coil for local onsite trim professionals. Screws: •Galvanized Koko brown or Terra Cotta •Stainless Steel Panels: •Panels arrive "gray" and naturally oxidize. We do not recommend Pre-oxidizing panels prior to installation.
    •Oxidation will occur naturally. The luxurious rusty finish will complete in 2-4 weeks depending on environment. •If you prefer to speed up the process, we recommend a mixture of one part household vinegar and two parts salt water, misted on panels after installation with a sprayer.
    Maintenance of Steel: •No maintenance of Bare Naked Steel™ is necessary. •Mother Nature does all the work…as Green goods should be!
    •If you prefer to speed up the process, we recommend a mixture of one part household vinegar and two parts salt water, misted on panels after installation with a sprayer.
    Coverage: •7/8” Corrugated: The width of the panel is 37”. Roofing coverage is 32”. Wall coverage is 34 2/3”. Square footage is based on 36”.
    •½” Corrugated: The width of the panel is 26”.
    Coverage is 24”. Square footage is based on 24”.
    •R-Panel & Big Rib: The width of the panel is 36” coverage is 36”. Square footage is based on 36”.
    •Standing Seam: The width of the panel is 16”. Coverage is 16”.
    Square footage is based on 16”.
    Delivery:
    •Nationwide delivery available.
    •Most shipments can be partnered with other orders to limit freight cost and fuel.
    •Shipping costs are subject to change.
    •Verify all shipping costs 24hrs prior to shipping.

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  • Lifecycle or estimated sustainability of COR-10™ Bare Naked Steel™ A606 type 4 made in the USA

    Lifecycle or estimated sustainability of COR-10™ Bare Naked Steel™ A606 type 4 made in the USA. From the scientific studies provided in the ASTM G101-97 and ASTM G101-01 for ASTM A606 Type 4 COR-10™ pass the corrosion indexes. The result is based on the math is that 22 GA A606 Type 4 COR-10™ meets the ASTM A606 type 4 and G101 specifications will have a lifetime in excess of 119 years based on the scientific mathematical data detailed in the ASTM G101-97 and ASTM G101-01 data as detailed below. The 1997 version and the 2001 version use data provided by Larrabee-Coburn in addition to scientific methods from Legault,R.A., and Leckie H.P., . See page 7 and 8 of ASTM guide. This is indicated in Items 6.3 – which is the predictive method based on steel composition. Based on a rural environment the results reflect the following: *All information is in micrometre. The result based on the math is that COR-10™ 22 GA A606 Type 4 ASTM A606 type 4 and G101 specifications will have a lifetime in excess of 119 years in rural environments. The gauge thickness for 22 GA ranges from (.0269-.029) which would comprise of 700 micrometres. The penetration loss for ASTM A606 (ASTM A242 for A606 Sheet) based on the scientific mathematical data attached: • 167 um(micrometre) in a 50 year period which would represent a 23% loss or penetration. • Further methods under Guide 16 (UCL) upper confidence limits provide a 250 um (micrometre) loss in 119 years. The first page (page 5 of ASTM G101) is the written scientific method and the loss based on the results done by Larrabee, Coburn, Legault and Leckie. The second page (page 6 of ASTM G101) is a graph, which is a reflection of the written methods. ASTM A606 TYPE 4 ADDITION TO ORIGINAL DOCUMENT ASTM A606 Type 4 requirements require Tensile Requirements for Cold-Rolled Material. Table 3 identifies those requirements as follows: Tensile Strength, min, ksi 65 Yield Strength, min, ksi 45 Elongation in 2 in or 50 mm 22 This is identified on page 2 of the ASTM A606 Type 4 Requirements. Additionally items 7.1.1 through 7.14 and 7.2 detail the testing process in order to acquire the minimum Tensile Strength, Yield Strength and Elongation. Original MTR (Metallurgical Test Reports) will provide this information. If there is not an original mill certification based on the actual coil that produces the material there cannot be evidence that the material meets those requirements. See ASTM guide table and documentation (ASTM A606 Type 4) Requirements. REQUIREMENTS TO MEET ASTM G101 (GUIDE 101) Item 6.2 on page 2 of the ASTM A606 Type 4 states that in order for material to meet A606 Type 4 steel, the basis for this evidence can be a corrosion resistance index calculated from the chemical composition of the steel in accordance with Guide G101 (ASTM G101) See ASTM guide, paragraph in item 6.2 of the ASTM A606 Type 4 Requirements. ASTM G101 METHOD FOR CORROSION LOSS 1997 VERSION AND 2001 VERSION ASTM G101-97 and ASTM G101-01 are the Standard Guide for Estimating the Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance of Low-Alloy Steels. These guides provide scientifically proven methods for thickness loss of High Strength Low Alloy steels, such as ASTM A606 Type 4 (ASTM A242-sheet version).

  • Go Bare Naked in Montana!

    The Mountain Getaway Specialists at http://www.jeffcamp.com/home.asp

    Jeff Camp owner of High Country Properties, and his wife, Jennifer, chose our Bare Naked Steel™ to renovate their private vacation home in Montana on Flathead Lake Montana.

    The Camp family chose the 7/8" corrugated cold roll (ASTM A1008) for the interior and exterior renovation. Gallatin Construction provided expert steel installation of Bare Naked Steel. http://www.gallatinconstruction.com The Camps can trust the integrity of the steel knowing it is 100% made and manufactured in the USA with the lowest carbon footprint available in the world. As the steel oxidizes, it turns a deep cinnamon color of ever-lasting beauty creating luxurious getaway home Jeff and Jennifer envisioned.

       

    The vaulted ceiling finished in steel is a testament that Bare Naked Steel™ is adaptable to most any design. The log pole walls are flanked by large windows and the crisp white snow seen through the windows proves this cabin to be nestled in the rugged high mountains.

       

       

    The open space is a traditional log cabin home design. The fireplace centers one wall and one can almost feel the dreamy warmth lounging fireside with friends and family.

       

       

       

     

    The kitchen island with its granite slab top and reclaimed weathered wood cabinet clearly makes this home ideal for winter or summer entertaining. The story of the historic property is forth coming as Jeff and Jennifer bring their restoration of this property to a modern paradise.

     

     

    The roof is yet to weather, but Mother Nature will gently oxidize the steel in a few weeks turning the steel to the luxurious cinnamon color. The high strength 22ga steel will provide 50 to 80 years of protection from heavy snow in the winter, drizzling rain in the spring to the heat of the summer. A picture is worth a thousand words and this home is definitely proof that one can have it all, a roof that will blend naturally with its environment, require zero maintenance, rich rustic beauty and the confidence and integrity that only American made steel can provide.

     

    Thank you Jeff and Jennifer Camp and High Country Properties for your business and we look forward to featuring your continued success and photos of your renovations. If you are looking for a special getaway or a year round home, give High Country Properties a call and tell them you read about them through Steel IQ.Inc™. www.steeliq.com

     

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Retro-fit with RiverView Builders

Here we have a typical ranch style house with asphalt shingles Yuck! When asphalt shingles are torn off and dumped in the landfill the petroleum used to make them ends up in our ground water.
There is no way to fix asphalt unless you re-roof the entire roof, the entire roof has to be torn off. However, for just a little more money you can have a beautiful roof that you never have to touch for over 119 years based on our life cycle analysis. Our 22-gauge steel, when installed professionally, won’t dent in hail, it won’t blow off, it won’t leak, need cleaning or any maintenance, and it’s beautiful.
Peter Bedell of RiverView Builders shows us here how easy it is to retrofit a roof with Bare Naked Steel™. RiverView Builders has a reputation for caring about their clients, nature , cost and energy conservation and their professional workmanship speaks for it’s self. Steel IQ is proud to have supplied RiverView Builders with the only steel that is 100% made and manufactured in the USA with USA scrap with a 70% recycled content. It is the smartest roofing choice.
The low slope of the house and the sufficient insulation made this project perfect for a retrofit. Saves the homeowner’s time and money. Steel is the only roofing product that can go directly over asphalt, simply use a professional membrane and screw the roll formed panels directly to the existing roof. Zero ugly trash bin in front yard, Zero landfill use, Zero extra labor!
In just a few weeks, the gray panels oxidize to the luxurious cinnamon color loved by all.Best of this entire roof will have a lifetime of up to 119 years; the owners of this house will never have to deal with hail damage, missing shingles, lifting or cracked tiles. Peter’s choice took this drab house to a fab-eco-zero maintenance masterpiece.

Thank you Peter Bedell of RiverView Builders for you business and the nice step-by-step pictures. Please check “find a professional” on our home page for Peter Bedell’s contact information and…LET’S KEEP GOING BARE NAKED IN MONTANA!

 

 

 

 

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