how much does steel cost
Steel is one of the strongest building materials known to man. Steel is mostly comprised of iron, 98%. The other 2% is a hardening agent, usually carbon. It is the carbon that makes it super strong and rust resistant. Steel I-Beam Costs . You can find a steel I-beam from your local steel supplier. If you need just one length of I-beam you may be able to have them cut you a 6' or 8' length from a scrap piece they have left over from a large shipment. This will cost anywhere from $.90 to $1.25 per pound.