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FAQ - Questions and Answers


WHY SHOULD I BUILD WITH STEEL?
Residential Steel Framing members are cost effective, light weight, easy to handle, and manufactured under strict quality control guidelines. Steel frame homes are  earthquake resisent, safer in bad weather conditions, and is non combustible. 

WILL THE STEEL FRAMES SHOW ONCE MY HOME IS BUILT?
No. The steel will be between the walls and does not show on the inside, nor the outside of your home.

WILL MY HOME LOOK DIFFERENT THAN THE OTHER HOUSES?
No.  Your home will look just like any other home in your neighbourhood.  In fact, because of steel's strength you can design your home with larger open spaces. With a steel frame, the walls will remain straight and true and can be finished with the same materials traditionally used.

AM I LIMITED TO SPECIFIC ARCHITECTUAL DESIGN PLANS?
You can create a customized house plan, just as you would with any home building project.  Though we can also propose some ready-made architectural home plans.

WHAT ABOUT THE PRICING DOES IT COST MORE TO BUILD WITH STEEL?
The price of steel has been relatively constant over the last decade. While the price of traditional building materials such as cement and wood has been erratic and increasing in price, steel prices have only experienced small adjustments.  The fact that your home will be built much faster needing less labor, less material waste and easier long term maintenance, all result in a more cost effective home.

IF I USE STEEL FRAME, WILL THE STEEL AFFECT THE INDOOR AIR QUALITY?
No. Steel framing is recommended by The Healthy House Institute in the USA for chemically sensitive and environmentally conscious homeowners who seek good indoor air quality. Steel frames do not need to be treated for termites and are free of resin adhesives and chemicals sometimes present in other construction materials.

WILL I BE ABLE TO REMODEL MY HOME?
Yes, since steel framing allows for larger spans, a home can be designed without interior load-bearing partitions, making it easier for homeowners to complete alterations without affecting the structure.

WILL THE STEEL FRAME ON MY HOME RUST?
The use of galvanized steel frame components protects your home against rust.

WILL OUR HOME BE COLDER IN WINTER MONTHS?
Because of our methods in using insulation, your home will be more energy efficient, keeping heat in the winter months, and keeping the cool in the summer months.

CAN MY HOME BE ENERGY EFFICIENT? 
Yes. Steel framing can be designed to meet or exceed governmental energy efficiency standards. In addition, by staying straight and true, the steel framing helps prevents cracks due to shrinking or warping, thus preventing air leaks that result in costly loss of energy.

WILL THE STEEL INTERFERE WITH PORTABLE RADIOS, PHONES, OR TV RECEPTIONS?
No. Waves pass through the spaces between studs allowing the use of all of the radios, phones, and television sets in your home.

WILL LIGHTING EFFECT THE STEEL IN MY HOME?
The steel frame offers the home occupants better protection than any other construction system. Scientists recommend seeking shelter in steel frame structures during lighting storms because the steel frame provides a path to the ground reducing the likelihood of explosions, secondary fires, or personal injury.

WILL I BE ABLE TO SELL MY HOME?
Your home does not need to look any different than your neighbors and should sell just as easily. Because of steel's high strength and durability your home should last and retain its value for a long time. In fact, if you take advantage of steel's strength and flexibility by designing wide open spaces, you will have additional selling features.

 

 

 
 
 





 
             
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