METALS &

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

CET 210 Masonry Wiki Assignment

David Shofstahl

Fall 2014Old Dominion University

Metals are used extensively in building

construction. • Steel: durable and stiff; ideal structural element.

• Aluminum: lightweight and malleable; relatively weather resistant; preferred

material for exterior applications; good conductor, often found in electrical,

plumbing, and heating applications.

• Copper: superior conductor and extremely malleable; can be soldered on site;

common component in plumbing, electrical and weatherproofing

• Alloys and other metals are used for their specific properties of corrosion/heat

resistance, rigidity, durability, malleability, elasticity, conductivity, etc.

• Iron

• Brass

• Stainless steel

• Lead

• Tungsten

• Bronze

• Tin

• Zinc

• Titanium

• Silver (in solder)

• Nickle

• Electroplating

Steel posts and beams to support floor system on residential home at the Greenbrier in WV.

Steel beams and purlins support the concrete deck of this I-64 overpass in Clifton Forge, VA.

Steel rebar embedded in concrete grout to reinforce CMU wall - Greenbrier jobsite

Structural Steel:

Steel framing:

Metal stud framing and welded staircase at new automotive showroom currently under construction in Covington, VA.

Steel bar-joists and trusses, corrugated metal decking and steel columns support the roof at Walmart in Covington, VA.

Steel columns, beams, purlins, and framing at new automotive showroom currently under construction in Covington, VA.

Exterior metals: Corrugated galvanized roof on a chicken coop in Clifton Forge, VA

Aluminum cladding and glass-work framing on McCarthy Hall at DSLCC in Clifton Forge, VA

House on Oak St. in

Clifton Forge, VA

Aluminum: Siding;

soffit & fascia;

gutter; downspout;

awning; window

trim.

The insulated entry

door is steel cladded.

Aluminum storm

window on our house

in Clifton Forge, VA

Painted metal siding on Dollar General

store, Harts Run, WV

Aluminum and other weather resistant metals are common exterior finishes on residential and commercial buildings.

Depending on the application, galvanized sheet metal, anodized coil-stock (Galvalum), aluminum, copper, and stainless steel are choice materials for element protection. Here are some various exterior uses for different metals.

Galvalum

through-wall

flashing on

stone coping,

Greenbrier.

Aluminum-clad wood window on our house in Clifton Forge, VA.

Copper flashing (lead solder) on Greenbrier house.

Galvanized coil-stock for termite shield on new house at the Greenbrier.

Copper roof valley, Green-brier home

Stainless steel stove pipe, Clifton Forge, VA

The following images show a variety of metals used in the mechanicals and structure of our house in Clifton Forge.

Metals behind the walls:

Steel Cabinet

Aluminum Entry Cable

Zinc Lugs

Zinc Plated Setscrews

Copper Wire

Copper Contact Plate

Black Iron Gas Line

Brass ValveSoft

Copper Tubing Aluminum

Valve Handle

Galvanized Drain Pipe

Stainless Steel Clamp

Cast Iron

Galvanized Can Light Base

Copper Pipe

Steel Valve

Handle

Brass Fittings

Silver Alloy

SolderShielded Copper Cable

Galvanized Deck Nail

Galvanized Sheet Metal HVAC Duct

Steel Framing Nail (shot

from nailgun)

Zinc Plated Junction Box

Iron Drywall Screws

Metals around the house: The following images show different metals and their uses as trim and finishes in our home in Clifton Forge.

Brass

Hinge Brushed Nickle

Brass Transition Strip

Polished Brass

Brushed Brass

Polished Nickle

Chrome Valve

Cast Iron Tub

Chrome Plated Brass P-trap

Stainless

Steel

Hinge

Steel Doorknob

Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Surround

& Coal BasketSteel Vent Cover

Stee

l Clo

sure

Spr

ing

Bronze Handle

Decorative & ornamental metals in construction:

This building on Ridgeway Street in Clifton Forge uses steel for the front awning which is supported by decorative chains. Also, notice the details in the decorative metal parapet along the top of the building

The cafeteria area in Scott Hall ay Dabney S. Lancaster Community College shows polished aluminum accent bands in the wall and bulkhead. (Notice the poster in the background: Go Monarchs!)

Stone entry pier at a private residence at the Greenbrier. The lamp is pewter and the numbers are bronze.

Wrought iron railings on Greenbrier homes. Notice the custom blacksmith work in the lower image.