Advantages of Steel Frame Homes

At Silver Plumbline Custom Homes, we specialize in steel frame construction.  There are many advantages to building your home using a steel frame as opposed to traditional wood frames.  Below are just a few of the many advantages that you will enjoy utilizing steel on your next home.  We would love the opportunity to meet with you to discuss this method and will be more than happy to address any questions that you might have.

• Three times stronger than wood
• Withstands winds up to 150 mph
• Noncombustible & fire retardant
• Vermin & termite proof
• Consistent in quality and price
• The most recycled material today
• Builds straighter walls
• Not treated with cancer causing chemicals
• Durable, with greater design flexibility

No Shrinking, Warping or Twisting

In fact, steel framing can be used in any house design from traditional to modern and from starter to luxury homes.  Exterior finishes and the interior of a steel-framed home will look exactly like you are accustomed.  However, since steel framing won’t warp, rot or shrink, your walls will be straighter.

Steel framing has the highest earthquake resistance  rating  in  today’s building design.  Since the connections are made with screws, steel framing can provide greater protection in seismic and high wind areas.

Choosing steel framing for your home is not only practical, it means buying a superior product.  Steel framing is the smart choice for your home.