Steel Framing is significantly stronger than wood framing.  It actually has the highest strength to weight ratio of any comon residential building material.

  • Steel frames don't burn and in some areas they may qualify you for discounted insurance premiums
  • Steel frames are not affected by weather conditions like wood.  Wood frames expand, contract, warp, and bulge while steel frames stay true
  • Safer in wind, snow, and earthquakes.  Steel frames can be engineered for many applications with high wind and snow loads as well as the highest seismic ratings available.
  • Quality consistency with steel is greater than wood.  Walls and ceilings are straighter and true.  Wood is inconsistent from board to board.
  • Green material- Not only is a steel home generally stronger than wood.  Red Iron and galvanized steel used in metal framed buildings is amongst the most recycled materials in the world today
 
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2 Comments on Steel Framing Construction-Safety and Durability

I've seen one of your steel homes.  I would have never know it was a chief building unless i was told it was.  The outside walls are really thick but other than that it looks like any other home built.

03/29/2008 12:38 AM by Kelvi Cunningham (Landmark Real Estate)


I've seen one of your steel homes.  I would have never know it was a chief building unless i was told it was.  The outside walls are really thick but other than that it looks like any other home built.

03/29/2008 12:38 AM by Kelvi Cunningham (Landmark Real Estate)


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