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Experience in the three basic
types of steel framed structures has enabled Alford Steel
Homebuilders to provide a product that we consider to be far
superior to any wood structure in the market today. If a wood
builder matches the features that our steel framing offers their
price of construction will definitely increase. Additionally, there
may be many features that wood construction can not match. A few are
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wStrength-to-weight
ratio. A steel member that provides the same structural value as wood will
weigh much less. Most steel framed homes weigh half of what a
wood structures weighs. |
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wNo
Termites or Rotting. To our
knowledge steel-eating termites do not exist. |
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wFire resistant. Many
residential fires start on the interior walls or attics, from
electrical shorts that cause arcs that ignite wood members. Steel
members are noncombustible and therefore much safer. |
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wInsurance benefits. Home Owners
Insurance cost less than wood construction
homes. |
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wEnvironment. Residential steel
members are made mostly from recycled steel. |
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More and
more homes are being built with steel. Steel sold for residential
use in the United States has doubled each of the last two years and
will continue to grow until it is the material of choice for
residential use. Labor experience in steel framing lags the demand
for steel framed homes. Traditional wood framers refuse to accept
the new kid on the block. |
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