Light-Guage Steel

These projects are the last word in up-to-date technology. Lighter than wood, termite-proof, and basically fire-proof, these structures are the wave of now and the future. From the concrete to the trusses, the entire structure is galvanized steel with stainless fasteners. These are ideal structures for high-risk environments subject to rot, corrosion, high humidity, etc. In terms of cost, steel and wood usually run neck and neck. Which is more economical is usually determined by the cost of wood on a particular day. Labor-wise they are practically identical.

We're Building with Steel

There are many ways to build with steel. Steel's light weight and superior strength allows for specialized framing techniques not possible with wood. Generally, steel framing materials are 1/3 lighter and 3 times stronger than wood. To take full advantage of steel's unique characteristics, we can show you several examples of homes already built in a high-salt, oceanside environment..

4 homes of this type in the San Mateo County area are projected to be completed shortly. Variables affecting the completion schedule are due to weather and the "subcontractor factor".

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