| Frequently Asked Questions |
 Is steel cost effective? |
 Steel is 3% to 10% higher than wood, depending on the design. Advantages are lower homeowner's insurance rates, Less repairs due to nail pops and cracks due to warped wood products. |
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| What are the advantages of using steel? |
| Steel is up to 10 times stronger than wood. It can withstand winds of up to 110 mph. It is also 100% recyclable.
Steel is fire-proof, it will not warp or rot which means less structural maintenance. Steel has design flexibility and is energy efficient.
Steel is lightweight but strong, termites don't stand a chance. |
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| How are steel components held together? |
| Unlike nails that you would use with wood products steel components are held together with screws. This eliminates the problem of nail popping that you would get from wood. |
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| What is the availability of steel? |
| Steel is readily available. There are many light gage suppliers throughout the country. It can be ordered in pre-engineered panelized systems, stock lengths or cut to the lengths you request. |
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| Will I be able to find other construction trades that work with steel? |
| Yes, other trades can work with steel. In fact steel studs have pre-punched holes in them making it faster and easier for trades to work with, such as the plumber and electrician. |
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