Are steel houses stronger?
The fact that steel has less mass means less probability of foundation problems. Less weight results in less movement and will sustain less damage in an earthquake; a lighter structure with stronger connections lowers the seismic force. All of these homes can be built to seismic 4 standards. Steel’s high strength and ductility make it the best construction material for earthquake and hurricane resistant design. A steel framed home can withstand 150 mile high winds from a hurricane or tornado because the homes are connected with high strength screws. With the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any building material, steel framing is stronger and lighter (up to 60% less than wood framing), resulting in a safer structure, with less maintenance and a slower aging process.
