Steelway Commitment

Steelway is an active participant in the ever-growing number of quality initiatives that will lead toward your next project’s efficient sustainable design. We are committed to supplying our customers products that support green building projects through our processes, product offerings and company practices.

The Green in Steel

In recent years there has been a growing trend toward “building green” with sustainable construction.

For a building to meet the parameters of sustainable design, its plan and construction must include built-in design features and materials that utilize renewable energy, enhance energy efficiency, safeguard water and water efficiency and conserve materials and resources.

Here are just a few ways that Steelway contributes to sustainable design:

  1. Recyclability
    Steel is the most recycled material in North America, with an average recycling rate of 70 percent. Two out of every three kilograms of new steel are produced from “old” steel, for buildings, appliances, bridges and other infrastructure products that have extremely long service lives.
  2. Durability
    Metal roofs and wall panels can reduce waste due to their unmatched durability and resistance to fire, wind and insects. Metal roofs last between 40-60 years and require less maintenance than other types of roofs.
  3. Cool Roof Colours
    Steelway offers cool paint colours for our metal roof panels. When used properly, a cool roof can reduce energy consumption, providing significant cost and energy savings.
  4. Solar Technology
    Steelway Building Systems metal roofs provide an ideal substrate for solar arrays and offer unique environmental and performance advantages such as durability, low maintenance, recycled material and reflective coatings.
  5. Retrofit Roofing
    When applied over an existing roof, a retrofit system delivers an aesthetically pleasing effect while improving energy efficiency and providing water runoff solutions.

LEED

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) is a rating system that is recognized as the international mark of excellence for green building in over 160 countries.

Many organizations are now requiring LEED certification for their buildings. Steelway products can be credited with a significant number of points in the following categories:

  • Site Design
  • Site Access
  • Water Efficiency
  • Energy & Atmosphere
  • Materials & Resources
  • Innovation

A document is available that provides guidance in the steel-related areas covered by LEED Canada.