What is a STEEL framed home or structure?
Steel framing has been designed as the practical alternative to conventional wood buildings. The same basic framing techniques utilized in wood construction have been incorporated into the STEEL FRAMING system, making transition to steel extraordinarily easy. Steel framed homes are stick framed homes, except the framing members are made of recycled steel, not your conventional wood. Steel framing members also have pre-punched holes that allow for easy installation of electrical wiring and plumbing. Homes have no special foundation requirements. Each home can be constructed on a slab, pier and beam, piling, or basement foundation. Now consider what is gained in the transition – exceptional design flexibility, 100% consistent material quality. Galvanized steel studs are inserted in a base track on 16″, 24″, 4’ or 5’ centers, depending upon the building system. Using self drilled fasteners and a screw gun, trusses, headers, sidewalls and end walls are quickly and easily assembled. Screws
