Steel framing studs, which have been used to frame commercial buildings for generations, are now gaining in popularity in residential construction and are becoming available for use in homes at more affordable prices.
Benefits of Steel Framing
There are many benefits to utilizing steel framing in your new home:
Despite these benefits, most contractors still frame only with lumber. Working with steel requires different tools and skills, so there is a big learning curve for carpenters, which can lead to higher labor costs.
Steel is also more expensive than lumber (an average-sized, three-bedroom home would cost an extra $1.57 per square foot with steel) and mistakes are more costly.
Steel can also be difficult to work with in the sun and heat, and can cause lacerations if not handled properly. For this reason, some companies construct metal-framed walls in their shop to be delivered and erected on site.

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