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WHY STEEL?

How can STEEL Framing make my new home better?

Strength, Safety & Health Benefits - Steel framing material is superior in strength and weight. In fact, it has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any residential building material. Stronger connections are used, like screws versus nails. Higher strength results, means: safer structures, less maintenance and slower aging of structure. Less probability of foundation problems – less weight results in less movement. The strength of steel offers greater protection during hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and thunderstorms. Steel provides protection from lighting strikes, because it readily conducts electricity to the ground. Steel is non-combustible, eliminating the third leading type of house fires, those which are started in the framing of the home. Yours studs, rafters and beams won’t add fuel to a fire. Your steel framed home can be engineered for the highest seismic rating available for residential construction. Steel is so strong it can meet the highest seismic and wind load specifications. Steel is not vulnerable to decay, or any type of fungi, including mold and mildew. That’s peace of mind, knowing your home is solid with steel.

STEEL Weathers BETTER - Your home has been constructed with galvanized steel – a material that will not crack, rot, shrink, splinter, creep, split, warp, swell, or rust. Most importantly, you will never have to worry about wood rot, termites or carpenter ants destroying the backbone of your home. Unlike conventional wood framing steel is dimensionally stable, does not expand or contract, or twist with changes in the weather and this includes moisture. In places with more rain, this is extremely important for years down the road. You want your window and door openings in remain the same size. Of course, this will prevent leaky windows and doors. Thus, leaves your home free of wall board cracks, nail pops, jammed doors and windows, squeaky uneven floors, wavy walls and sagging roof lines.

Consistent Quality - Since steel is a processed material rather than organic, it is straight, uniform and consistent. Ceilings and walls are straighter and stronger, because steel will not warp, crack, twist, bow, rot, shrink, or swell. Windows and door openings open and close as they should. Steel building products are all engineered to strict standards and in accordance with national standards of strength and consistency. It is designed to accommodate all your trades. There are no regional variations in the manufacturing of steel-framed members.

Excellent DESIGN Flexibility & EASIER Remodeling - Steel framing provides brilliant design flexibility, because steel framing also provides you with a structure that can easily adapt to your families changing needs. Additions or renovations are simpler because you can unscrew rather than rip apart walls.

Steels inherent strength allows it to span longer than wood. This also gives you greater flexibility during design, construction, and remodeling. This allows for larger open spaces, larger rooms with more storage, and fewer load bearing walls. To obtain a desired design you can reduce the width of a joist but compensate with a heavier gauge steel and not change the spacing of the members. Your steel framed home may be finished in hardy, wood, brick, stone, stucco, or any other material. Don’t forget you can recycle all your leftovers or use some for extras.

Meyers Green Steel builds homes, condominiums apartment’s, commercial buildings, using galvanized steel, you ask why? Let's start with your foundation steel is lighter than wood but yet stronger we can span up to 33 feet without any bearing support therefore you can removed stem walls or peers this can save you concrete labor, there are many cost saving benefits to greater spans.

Meyers Green Steel prefers rafters; example 40 x 40 footprint gives you 1600 square ft’ first-floor, using a 12 and 12 pitch you have an additional 960 square ft.² of potential future living space. Let’s say this is a young couple's first home and they only need 1600 square ft.² at this time. A year or two goes by and their needs have changed, in most cases in America it's time to sell the house and start looking for a new larger home. If this couple bought a steel frame home with rafters it's time to remodel, no expensive moving cost changing neighborhoods closing cost from buying or selling. Your home will gain value, while you gain equity. When remodeling with steel it's a matter of putting a screw gun in reverse and removing screws and reusing your material or recycling your material.

Floor systems - Meyers Green Steel uses a trade ready system this steel floor joist was designed to accommodate your heat and air system as well as your plumber or electrician. Your plywood or pan deck is fastened with screws this is known as a mechanical connection not a friction connection therefore eliminates floor squeaks. If pan deck is utilized we pour lightweight concrete this method is my preference.

Wall systems - walls are built with galvanized steel studs. Trade ready holds punched in the studs to accommodate the trades, all these holes are lined up. Headers, in most cases we used L headers for window and door openings, this allows us to insulate the entire exterior cavity. Your exterior walls can be balloon framed or platform framed, tall walls are no problem with steel. There is no need for fire blocking, because steel is noncombustible.

Sheer - There are many ways to apply shear to the exterior wall, one being plywood or steel sheets, Meyers Green Steel prefers steel x braces or hardy frames. An x brace is a steel strap tying the top plate to the foundation utilizing tension in both directions this system has been utilized on many large subdivisions in high seismic zones.

Roof Systems - Roof systems are genuinely designed with trusses or rafters, a conventional wood truss has a Camber built into it, and it is designed to settle. In many cases a general contractor will come back and fix drywall cracks within a year. Conventional Wood trusses are nailed or stapled together this is a friction connection. Most steel truss are built without a Camber and steel trusses are screwed or bolted together, this is known as a mechanical connection. A steel truss consist of a top chord bottom chord webs and tales, the longer the span the heavier the gauge, the size does not generally change but the gauge does. Let’s examine a 35 foot steel truss my client wants a capability of storage in his trusses, no problem with steel we merely make the gauges heavier and remove some webs. There is a lot of flexibility with steel trusses.

Thinking about building? Wanting to go green? Got Steel?
Whether yours plans include a custom home or you are a builder wanting a commercial structure, steel is the choice material.

Got blueprints already?
Need blueprints?
Want changes made to your existing plans?

whatever your personal circumstances are. There’s always a solution with STEEL! The design process is one of the most important parts of your building process: (See our services page)

NEED BLUEPRINTS? Detailing your blueprints can save you a bundle$ (See our services page)

What is a STEEL framed home or structure?
Steel framing has been designed as the practical alternative to conventional wood buildings. The same basic framing techniques utilized in wood construction have been incorporated into the STEEL FRAMING system, making transition to steel extraordinarily easy. Steel framed homes are stick framed homes, except the framing members are made of recycled steel, not your conventional wood. Steel framing members also have pre-punched holes that allow for easy installation of electrical wiring and plumbing. Homes have no special foundation requirements. Each home can be constructed on a slab, pier and beam, piling, or basement foundation. Now consider what is gained in the transition – exceptional design flexibility, 100% consistent material quality.

Galvanized steel studs are inserted in a base track on 16”, 24”, 4’ or 5’ centers, depending upon the building system. Using self drilled fasteners and a screw gun, trusses, headers, sidewalls and end walls are quickly and easily assembled. Screws and self drilling fasteners like those in commercial and industrial construction are used to provide superior life. No welding or punching is required, even roof trusses are pre-cut and screwed together. Steel mills produce galvanized sheet steel, the base material for steel members. Sheet steel is roll-formed into shapes used for framing. The sheets are zinc coated (galvanized) to prevent corrosion. Although there are a variety of shapes available, the primary shapes used in residential construction are the C-shape stud and the U-shaped track. Framing members are generally produced in thickness of 12 to 24 gauges with 3-1/2 and 5 ½ widths. Framing members can be ordered and cut to length which can result in reduced on site labor costs and reduced on site waste. Framing weighs up to two-thirds less than conventional materials.




		WHY STEEL? How can STEEL Framing make my new home better? Strength, Safety & Health Benefits - Steel framing material is superior in strength and weight. In fact, it has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any residential building material. Stronger connections are used, like screws versus nails. Higher strength results, means: safer structures, less maintenance and slower aging of structure. Less probability of foundation problems – less weight results in less movement. The strength of steel offers greater protection during hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and thunderstorms. Steel provides protection from lighting strikes, because it readily conducts electricity to the ground. Steel is non-combustible, eliminating the third leading type of house fires, those which are started in the framing of the home. Yours studs, rafters and beams won’t add fuel to a fire. Your steel framed home can be engineered for the highest seismic rating available for residential construction. Steel is so strong it can meet the highest seismic and wind load specifications. Steel is not vulnerable to decay, or any type of fungi, including mold and mildew. That’s peace of mind, knowing your home is solid with steel. STEEL Weathers BETTER - Your home has been constructed with galvanized steel – a material that will not crack, rot, shrink, splinter, creep, split, warp, swell, or rust. Most importantly, you will never have to worry about wood rot, termites or carpenter ants destroying the backbone of your home. Unlike conventional wood framing steel is dimensionally stable, does not expand or contract, or twist with changes in the weather and this includes moisture. In places with more rain, this is extremely important for years down the road. You want your window and door openings in remain the same size. Of course, this will prevent leaky windows and doors. Thus, leaves your home free of wall board cracks, nail pops, jammed doors and windows, squeaky uneven floors, wavy walls and sagging roof lines. Consistent Quality - Since steel is a processed material rather than organic, it is straight, uniform and consistent. Ceilings and walls are straighter and stronger, because steel will not warp, crack, twist, bow, rot, shrink, or swell. Windows and door openings open and close as they should. Steel building products are all engineered to strict standards and in accordance with national standards of strength and consistency. It is designed to accommodate all your trades. There are no regional variations in the manufacturing of steel-framed members. Excellent DESIGN Flexibility & EASIER Remodeling - Steel framing provides brilliant design flexibility, because steel framing also provides you with a structure that can easily adapt to your families changing needs. Additions or renovations are simpler because you can unscrew rather than rip apart walls. Steels inherent strength allows it to span longer than wood. This also gives you greater flexibility during design, construction, and remodeling. This allows for larger open spaces, larger rooms with more storage, and fewer load bearing walls. To obtain a desired design you can reduce the width of a joist but compensate with a heavier gauge steel and not change the spacing of the members. Your steel framed home may be finished in hardy, wood, brick, stone, stucco, or any other material. Don’t forget you can recycle all your leftovers or use some for extras. Meyers Green Steel builds homes, condominiums apartment’s, commercial buildings, using galvanized steel, you ask why? Let's start with your foundation steel is lighter than wood but yet stronger we can span up to 33 feet without any bearing support therefore you can removed stem walls or peers this can save you concrete labor, there are many cost saving benefits to greater spans. Meyers Green Steel prefers rafters; example 40 x 40 footprint gives you 1600 square ft’ first-floor, using a 12 and 12 pitch you have an additional 960 square ft.² of potential future living space. Let’s say this is a young couple's first home and they only need 1600 square ft.² at this time. A year or two goes by and their needs have changed, in most cases in America it's time to sell the house and start looking for a new larger home. If this couple bought a steel frame home with rafters it's time to remodel, no expensive moving cost changing neighborhoods closing cost from buying or selling. Your home will gain value, while you gain equity. When remodeling with steel it's a matter of putting a screw gun in reverse and removing screws and reusing your material or recycling your material. Floor systems - Meyers Green Steel uses a trade ready system this steel floor joist was designed to accommodate your heat and air system as well as your plumber or electrician. Your plywood or pan deck is fastened with screws this is known as a mechanical connection not a friction connection therefore eliminates floor squeaks. If pan deck is utilized we pour lightweight concrete this method is my preference. Wall systems - walls are built with galvanized steel studs. Trade ready holds punched in the studs to accommodate the trades, all these holes are lined up. Headers, in most cases we used L headers for window and door openings, this allows us to insulate the entire exterior cavity. Your exterior walls can be balloon framed or platform framed, tall walls are no problem with steel. There is no need for fire blocking, because steel is noncombustible. Sheer - There are many ways to apply shear to the exterior wall, one being plywood or steel sheets, Meyers Green Steel prefers steel x braces or hardy frames. An x brace is a steel strap tying the top plate to the foundation utilizing tension in both directions this system has been utilized on many large subdivisions in high seismic zones. Roof Systems - Roof systems are genuinely designed with trusses or rafters, a conventional wood truss has a Camber built into it, and it is designed to settle. In many cases a general contractor will come back and fix drywall cracks within a year. Conventional Wood trusses are nailed or stapled together this is a friction connection. Most steel truss are built without a Camber and steel trusses are screwed or bolted together, this is known as a mechanical connection. A steel truss consist of a top chord bottom chord webs and tales, the longer the span the heavier the gauge, the size does not generally change but the gauge does. Let’s examine a 35 foot steel truss my client wants a capability of storage in his trusses, no problem with steel we merely make the gauges heavier and remove some webs. There is a lot of flexibility with steel trusses. Thinking about building? Wanting to go green? Got Steel? Whether yours plans include a custom home or you are a builder wanting a commercial structure, steel is the choice material. Got blueprints already? Need blueprints? Want changes made to your existing plans? whatever your personal circumstances are. There’s always a solution with STEEL! The design process is one of the most important parts of your building process: (See our services page) NEED BLUEPRINTS? Detailing your blueprints can save you a bundle$ (See our services page) What is a STEEL framed home or structure? Steel framing has been designed as the practical alternative to conventional wood buildings. The same basic framing techniques utilized in wood construction have been incorporated into the STEEL FRAMING system, making transition to steel extraordinarily easy. Steel framed homes are stick framed homes, except the framing members are made of recycled steel, not your conventional wood. Steel framing members also have pre-punched holes that allow for easy installation of electrical wiring and plumbing. Homes have no special foundation requirements. Each home can be constructed on a slab, pier and beam, piling, or basement foundation. Now consider what is gained in the transition – exceptional design flexibility, 100% consistent material quality. Galvanized steel studs are inserted in a base track on 16”, 24”, 4’ or 5’ centers, depending upon the building system. Using self drilled fasteners and a screw gun, trusses, headers, sidewalls and end walls are quickly and easily assembled. Screws and self drilling fasteners like those in commercial and industrial construction are used to provide superior life. No welding or punching is required, even roof trusses are pre-cut and screwed together. Steel mills produce galvanized sheet steel, the base material for steel members. Sheet steel is roll-formed into shapes used for framing. The sheets are zinc coated (galvanized) to prevent corrosion. Although there are a variety of shapes available, the primary shapes used in residential construction are the C-shape stud and the U-shaped track. Framing members are generally produced in thickness of 12 to 24 gauges with 3-1/2 and 5 ½ widths. Framing members can be ordered and cut to length which can result in reduced on site labor costs and reduced on site waste. Framing weighs up to two-thirds less than conventional materials.