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Will a steel framed home look different to other homes ?
No. A steel frame home will look exactly like any other home. The same exterior finishes can be applied to a steel frame as those applied in standard construction.

Can a steel framed house be remodelled?
Yes. Since steel framing enables larger spans in the design of the home, fewer interior load bearing walls are needed, making renovation very easy while allowing more flexibility in design.

Will a steel frame home rust?
No. The use of zinc coating on the steel framing protects the steel from corrosion for the life of the structure.

Is a steel frame safe during an earthquake?
Yes. Steel has less probability of damage during an earthquake. A lighter structure with stronger connections results in less damage from seismic force.

Is a steel frame safe from lightning in storms?
Yes. A steel frame actually allows more protection for the occupants since it provides a direct path to the ground in the event of a lightning strike. This reduces the likelihood of explosions or secondary fire.

Does it cost more for electrical or plumbing work with steel frame?
No. The studs and plates have pre-punched holes to facilitate easy cable installation. Grommets are fitted to protect the cable sheathing.

What about the cost of steel frame?
Steel frame is a comparable alternative to traditional building methods in cost comparisons.

Is it easy to hang pictures on steel framed walls?
Yes. Lighter pictures can be hung from the drywall with toggle bolts or hangers. Heavier objects can be hung with screws attached directly into a steel stud, easily found with a magnet.

Will my project be built more quickly?
Yes. On average steel frame buildings are completed at least 25% faster than traditional methods of construction.

What about fire?
Steel frame houses are fire resistant. Studs, joists and rafters do not add fuel to a fire. Actual case studies show steel houses perform very well in house fires, with little or no damage to the framing structure.

Steel expands or contracts as the temperature changes. Is this a problem?
With steel framed houses, this movement is negligible due to minimal direct heat transfer to the frame, even in hot weather. Steel has a compatible expansion coefficient with that of plasterboard, so minimising the incidence of cracking.

Is steel framing mould resistant?
Yes. Steel frame structures are built so that there is adequate ventilation, while allowing for controlled environments inside the building to be safe and energy efficient. Using steel limits the sources of food for mould, preventing its growth.

Are steel frames electrically safe?
Yes! Steel frames are safe because the frames are earthed and if exposed to a live wire, the circuit will short and trip the residual current safety switch, so there is little chance of touching anything active.

Is steel framing energy-efficient?

Yes. Home owners experience significant reductions in their heating and air conditioning bills. Many find that once their homes are heated or cooled, it takes much less energy to maintain a desirable temperature.

Breathe easier!
The Healthy House Institute recommends steel frame homes for good indoor air quality. Home owners are exposed to fewer toxins in a steel framed building.