Second to the substance graphene, there is pretty much no material stronger or more versatile in the world than steel (hence the reason Superman is synonymous with Man of Steel). Steel is so versatile, in fact, that it is often referred to as EnviroMetal, due to the mere fact that it can be recycled over and over and over again without losing any of its integrity.
As such, each year, Americans recycle more steel than any other material combined (that includes plastic, paper, aluminum, and glass). In addition to the durability and versatility of steel, it is also almost naturally impervious to fire and termite damage, as well as earthquakes and other natural causes of destruction.
One very popular use of steel are do it yourself metal carport kits. These garage buildings, if you will, are cheaper than a full b