 To The Builder
- Lighter than other framing materials
- Noncombustible
- Price stability – price spikes are rare
- Less scrap and waste (2% for steel vs. 20% for lumber)
- Consumer perceives steel as better
- Straight walls and square corners
- Substantial discounts on builders risk insurance
To The Consumer
- Fire safety - does not burn nor contribute fuel to the spread of a fire.
- Dimensionally stable - does not expand or contract with moisture content.
- Consistent material quality - produced in strict accordance with national standards, no regional variations.
- 100% termites proof.
- Not vulnerable to any type of fungi or organism, including mold.
- Less probability of damage in an earthquake.
- Less probability of damage in high winds.
- Stronger connections, crimped versus nailed.
- Chemical free and non-toxic - healthier for those with hypersensitive allergies.
- Easy, fast, and inexpensive to purchase and construct.
 For The Environment
- Steel recycling programs reduce the solid waste stream resulting in saved landfill space and conservation of natural resources.
- Framing steel uses approximately 25% recycled material.
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