FAQ
- Why build with steel frame?
Materials of metal frames are economical, lightweight and easy to handle. Produced in accordance with strict quality control standards. The houses with metal frames are earthquake resistant, safer adverse weather conditions and nonflammable.
- The metal frame will be visible to the finished house?
No. The skeleton will be covered from the walls and seems neither from inside nor outside.
- Will my house look different from the other houses?
No. Your house will look like any other in the region. Moreover, because of the durability of the metal frame, you can design your home with more open spaces, ex. fewer columns. With a metal frame, the walls will remain straight without the risk of warpage and the finishes will be done with the same materials which are commonly used.
- Will i be limited by a specific type of architectural design?
You can create bespoke, just as you normally would. We also suggest some ready architectural designs.
- Will it will cost more to build a steel frame?
The price of the metal has varied a little over the last decade. While the cost of traditional building materials, such as cement and wood, has shown significant increases, the prices of the metal frame showed minor adjustments. The fact that your house will be built much faster, with less labor costs, less material wastage and easier long-term maintenance, contribute to a very economical construction.
- The metal frame will affect the quality of the air inside the house?
No. The metal framework is proposed by the Institute of Health Building of America for owners with sensitivity to chemical materials , environmentally conscious, who also are looking for good quality air into their house. The metal frames need no treatment for canker as they do not contain resins and chemical adhesives that some other building materials have.
- Can you make changes to the structure of my house?
Yes, as the metal frame allows larger openings without intermediate support, the property can be designed without interior partitions, and facilitating changes without affecting the statics of the building.
- The metal frame will corrode?
The use of galvanized metal frame protects your house from rust.
- Will the house be colder during the winter months?
Due to our methods for insulation, your home will be energy efficient, while preserving the heat in winter and the cool during summer.
- Can my home be more energy efficient?
Yes. Houses with metal frame can be designed to meet or even exceed government standards for energy efficiency. Furthermore, as the frame does not warp, but maintains its straight structure, it helps prevent shrinkage cracking or distortion, and as a result air leaks are preventing, which are the exact cause of energy loss.
- My home will be at risk of lightning?
The metal frame provides better protection to the residents of any other building system. Scientists suggest using steel frame buildings as shelters during the storm because the skeleton grounds electricity, and reduces the likelihood of explosions, fire, or electric shock.
- Will I be able to sell the house?
Your home will not have any difference from your neighbor’s and logically should “move” easily in the market. Due to metal’s high strength and durability , the building will retain its value, especially, long term. In addition, if you take advantage of the flexibility and durability of metal to design the house with open and airy spaces, the building will offer additional qualifications to prospective buyers.
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