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environmentally friendly, of exceptional quality
and on the cutting-edge of the construction industry.
COST STABILITY
The cost and availability of timber is unpredictable
because of increased land values and sustainability issues. In contrast, the cost of steel has remained stable for years and has recently decreased in price. Meanwhile, the steel industry continues to research and find more ways to use less energy during steel production.
ABILITY TO OFFER MORE FOR LESS
A steel structure will afford the highest level of safety in extreme weather situations, will outlast any wood-frame home, and be less expensive to build. Complicated designs such as cupolas, that would cost much more when fabricated in wood, take less time and materials with steel and therefore it is less costly to incorporate interesting details.
Steel homes can be designed and constructed with modular planning. Many of the parts can be pre-fabricated and then assembled on-site. With this system, completing the job takes less time, and therefore is cost-efficient for both the builder and the buyer. Modular designs offer another big plus. Every home, although primarily constructed from similar elements, can be customized inside and out and still be cost-efficient.
ABILITY TO CHANGE & REMODEL
Because a structure built with steel beams is anchored with screws rather than nails, in the event of a remodel, a module
(or section) can be disconnected and repositioned without damage to the basic structure. It is possible to reposition or add an entire section; even raise a roof to add a second floor, at a much lower cost than tearing down and rebuilding a wood frame home.
ACCEPTANCE AND USE
Florida, California and Hawaii are states regularly subjected to hurricanes, earthquakes, termite infestations and mold, and were among the first to acknowledge the many benefits of steel framing. It is now obvious that steel, long recognized as the standard for commercial structures, is equally beneficial as a residential material.
