1: Why build with steel?

Residential steel framing members are cost effective, light weight, easy to handle, and manufactured in conditions that allow strict quality control. When designed properly, the result is solid, non-combustible, and durable. Because steel can be pre-cut to desired lengths and is a stable material, you don't need to sort out defective pieces and can erect a frame faster. Also, steel scrap has value and can be recycled.

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2: Will my home look different than the rest in my development?

No, only if you want it to. In fact, because of steel's properties your architect can design your home with larger open spaces. With steel framing, walls will remain straight and true, preventing call backs due to nail pops and shrinkage cracks. Finishes can be the same as you are accustomed to using.

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3: What about the enviromental impact of steel construction?

The overall recycling rate of the steel industry is 66%, the highest in the country, offering an environmentally sound home framing alternative. Steel framing scrap is a valuable commodity that should not end up in a landfill.

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4: What about cost?

The price of steel has been relatively constant over the last decade. While the price of traditional framing materials has been erratic and growing at a rate much faster than inflation, steel prices have only experienced small quarterly adjustments. Builders interviewed nationwide have affirmed that framing with steel is less expensive than traditional framing.

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