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The Benefits of Steel Framing in Commercial and Residential Structures


  • Environmentally Friendly GREEN Building Product.
  • Steel Framing members contain on avg. 67% recycled steel.
  • High Strength to Weight Ratio allowing for increased Design Flexibility.
  • Sustainable Engineered Building Material.
  • Superior Engineering capabilities for Earthquake and Hurricane.
  • Superior and Consistent Quality resulting from precise Roll Forming Manufacturing.
  • Steel Framing can be manufactured to exact lengths to greatly reduce labor costs and material cost and waste.
  • Steel Framing is non-combustible and will not add fuel to a fire.
  • Resistant to Termites and other insects, imagine this benefit for your home.
  • Economical Material Costs as compared to Hot Rolled Steel and Masonry.
  • Steel framing has service holes that provide easy installation of plumbing and electrical services.
  • Homeowner benefits of Healthier & Safer Living and the Highest Quality Home.
  • Homebuilder benefits as steel framing will not twist or split like drying wood framing does causing drywall cracks and nail pops.