Steel is a Superior Construction Material:

1. Highest strength - to - weight ratio of any building material
   Steel possesses the highest strength to weight ration of any building material being utilized today.
   It remains one of the strongest, most durable and economically manufactured materials.
   No wonder 80% of all commercial buildings are constructed with steel as the primary structure.
   Stronger, straighter, non-combustible, longer lasting and many other characteristics contribute to the undeniable superiority of steel as a building material.
2. Higher Walls Greater Spans, but no increase in the thickness of walls. Due to the strength of steel you can still work on 75mm size beams and wall frames even upto 4m in height.
3. Non-combustible - and will not contribute fuel to a fire…
   With gypsum interior finish material supported on a steel frame you have a combination of
   non-combustible products and the likelihood of a fire being further fueled is nearly eliminated”
4. Inorganic – steel will not warp, rot, split, crack or creep…
5. Consistent material quality - Dimensionally stable - does not expand or contract
6. 100% recyclable - Steel is the most recycled material on planet!
   You can frame a typical home with 6 recycled cars… or take down 40-50 trees!
7. Less waste: 2% in steel verses 20% in wood construction
8. Square corners stay squared; windows and doors open & close as they should.
9. Lightweight: Steel is 60% of the weight of wood framing… making it easier to handle.
10. Not vulnerable to termites - Termite Proof

C0nvinced, visit the experts in steel frames to learn more and see some house plans on steel framed kit homes.