Why Steel Frame Homes Are a Smarter Choice Than Wood-Framed Homes

At Armstrong Steel, we offer steel frame residential buildings to promote smarter construction solutions that maximize efficiency, quality, and savings. Our structures can benefit any homeowner, whether a first-time builder or an investor. If you are upsizing or looking to add to your current property, you’ll find that our steel buildings are affordable and versatile options that will meet your requirements.

New to steel-frame homes and wondering if they truly are smarter options compared to traditional wood-frame structures? This blog has everything you need to know about building a home with steel and the many benefits of doing so.

The basics of steel frame homes

The foundation of every building is its frame. This intricate network of columns, joists, and beams provides the essential support structure for everything else. Once the frame is in place, contractors can add the interior elements like walls, ceilings, and floors.

Traditionally, wood has been the standard material for home frames. However, it’s susceptible to termites, moisture damage, and rot, which can significantly impact a home’s lifespan and increase maintenance costs.

Enter steel-frame residential buildings, the perfect alternative to wood-frame houses. Steel is proven durable and safe, making it more popular with homeowners looking to build a low-maintenance and cost-effective home. Plus, the material makes it possible to prefabricate the home’s framing system off-site to significantly reduce labor costs and waste. That’s what we offer here at Armstrong Steel.

Aesthetically pleasing build

Steel-frame residential buildings can have minimal to no interior columns, making clear-span and modular layouts possible. This flexibility eliminates design restrictions and allows you to maximize the use of your space. Steel buildings offer a streamlined build with clean lines and a modern aesthetic that suits various architectural designs.

At Armstrong Steel, we make it easier to incorporate any construction material to achieve your desired interior or exterior finish. Our building consultants will help you design your dream home with durable and robust steel framing.

Quick to build

Traditional construction takes time, usually at least a few months before it is finished. Meanwhile, steel-frame residential buildings are ready to assemble and erect on your property, streamlining and speeding up construction. This means you can move in and start enjoying your new home sooner.

At Armstrong Steel, we make sure your steel home is quick and easy to assemble and erect. We pre-engineer the building to meet your local codes and load-bearing requirements. Moreover, we include a step-by-step erection guide and detailed assembly drawings when we ship our steel-frame residential buildings. Anchor bolt patterns are also provided for your reference to simplify assembly. You won’t need to cut or punch holes because we do that for you. Simply refer to the drawings to know which part goes where.

Steel frames are up to 50% lighter than timber and offer a solid surface for plasterboard and any insulation option. This further reduces the construction timeline while requiring fewer resources and workers. Just be sure to hire an expert contractor specializing in steel frame residential buildings to assemble the structure and ensure an efficient and quick build.

Durable

Steel is incredibly stable and weather-proof. Its high strength-to-weight ratio ensures a stronger frame that reduces the load distributed throughout the home’s foundation. This results in a more durable home that can withstand high winds, heavy snowfall, and earthquakes. Plus, steel’s noncombustible nature will prevent your home from burning down too quickly.

Fungus, mold growth, and termites will also be the least of your problems with a steel-frame home. Unlike wood-framed buildings, steel framing won’t easily succumb to rodent and bug infestation. With proper safety measures and pest control, you can prevent those problems from affecting the susceptible materials you want to use for your house.

Reduced labor costs

Steel frame residential buildings are pre-engineered at our facility, ensuring all parts fit together seamlessly. This not only helps reduce labor costs but eliminates the expenses associated with excessive material usage and residual waste.

Additions made simpler

Will you need more rooms or additional space down the line? A steel-frame home can accommodate expansions easily and cost-effectively. The modular layout offers endless width and length extensions that can be challenging to achieve with wood.

Cost-effective

Now that you know the benefits of steel-frame residential buildings, you might wonder if they are more expensive. Steel-frame construction used to be costly because it required more labor and energy to produce than timber, but these days, it has become significantly more affordable than wood-framed construction.

That said, steel prices fluctuate due to supply and demand and the price of steel. If you’re interested in building your home with a steel frame, consider ordering from us so we can help you lock in the best price. Ultimately, building with steel is more cost-effective, especially when you get pre-engineered framing. Plus, it’s durable and easier to expand, ensuring long-term savings.

Price your steel frame home today!

Talk to our building consultants to learn more about steel-frame residential buildings. Call 1-800-345-4610 to get started, or fill out the form on this website to price your project.

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