Structural Systems & Components

Structural systems refer to the assembling and constructing of structural components and materials so that they support and transmit applied loads safely to the ground without exceeding allowable stresses.  Structural components have the ability to withstand external forces, and are noted for their strength and weight bearing characteristics.  Structural materials are made of materials such as wood (lumber), concrete, structural metals (structural steels, aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys, steel casings, cast iron and wrought iron), composite materials (engineered materials that combine two or more materials and produce a material with properties superior to its components),  brick, structural clay tiles, building stones (limestone, sandstone, granite, and marble), as well as other materials.  Structural components, products and materials in this section include the raw component materials listed above, as well as products related to trusses, beams, panels, concrete forms, roofing, adhesives and more.  Providers listed in this section are committed to offering environmentally friendly supplies and products, whenever possible.