STEEL FEEL THE STRENGTH

STEEL IS A UNIFORM MATERIAL.

* Steel is roll formed into shapes with precise tolerances.

* There is very little contraction or expansion with steel.

* The sections maintain their exact shape and size.

STEEL MAINTAINS ITS TRUE SHAPE.

* Steel does not shrink or expand when subjected to moisture changes caused by preservative treatments , rain , or changes in humidity.

* The sections are straight  and do not require sorting or special handling to ensure crown.

* No knots , warping twisting , splitting , or cracking.

EXCELLENT QUALITY FOR THE HOMEOWNER.

* Straight walls and ceilings.

* Esthetically pleasing surfaces.

STEEL: THE MOST RECYCLED MATERIAL IN THE WORLD.

* Steel is 100% recyclable.

* Steel framing  materials contain at least 25% recycled steel.

* A steel framed house may contain the equivalent of 6 scrapped automobiles.

* 60 Million tons of steel scrap are recycled each year , more than paper , aluminum , glass and plastic combined.

* After a steel framed house is retired , it can also be recycled.

SAVE THE TREES!

* 90% of North America's growth forest have already been harvested.

* It can take up to one acre of trees to build a house .

* Wood prices are unstable and the  quality has gone down.

* Steel offers builders an environmentally friendly alternative to wood.

* There is little waste when using steel framing materials.

* Builders can reduce their disposal costs and divert material from local landfills.

WHAT ABOUT FIRE ?

* Steel framed houses are fire resistant.

* Studs , joists , and rafters do not add fuel to a fire.

* 1/3 of all fires start in the wall cavity.

* Steel framed housed do not "melt" in a fire. Framing members can resist up to 1800 degrees F.

* Actual case studies show steel houses perform very well in house fires , with little or no damage to the framing structure.

* Houses framed out of steel can qualify for lower insurance rates.

TERMITE FACTS.

* There are over 1900 species of termites in the world.

* The most commonly found termites in Hawaii are the drywood and formasan Subterranean.

* A well fed Formosan queen can live for 20 years , and lay 2000 eggs per day.

* Each nest has 3 kinds of termites: Reproducers - workers - Soldiers.

* The winged termites are the reproductive stage of the termite. Termites swarm to find a mate and form new nests usually in March - June.

TERMITE PREVENTION.

* Pressure treated lumber is not immune to termite attack.

* Termites will enter treated lumber through cut ends and will build tunnels over the surface.

* The best time to protect against termites is during the planning and construction phase.

* $ 100 million is spent each year for prevention , control and repair.

* Steel framing provides a termite proof solution for the structural integrity of your home.

WHAT ABOUT RUST ?

No Water = No Rust.

* In order for galvanized steel to rust there must be water present . If there is no water , no rust.

* Steel framing members in wall cavities , attic spaces or crawl spaces that are not exposed to water will last over 100 years.

* Forensic studies recently conducted on Oahu residences build over 30  years ago showed steel wall studs with no visible signs of corrosion except in areas with plumbing leaks.

* Zink coating protects steel by providing a physical barrier as well a cathodic protection to the underlying steel. When the base steel is exposed , such as at a cut or scratch , the steel is cathodically protected by the sacrificial corrosion of the zink coating adjacent steel.

WHAT ABOUT LIGHTNING ?

* Steel framed houses do not attract lightning strikes.

* In the event of a strike , the steel frame offers occupants more protection with several ground paths.

* The steel frame reduces the likelihood of explosions , secondary fires , or personal injury.

* Steel skyscrapers in Honolulu have provided occupants with safe offices and residences for years.

HOW EASY IS IT TO REMODEL MY HOME ?

Steel framing uses many of the same construction methods used in wood houses. !

* Steel framing can be used for additions and renovations for existing wood houses , especially those with termite damage.

* Screwed connections makes it easy to move walls and other renovations in the future.

EARTHQUAKES OR HURRICANES ?

* YES , A steel framed home can be engineered for the highest seismic rating given by code.

* Steel's strength and resiliency help it to survive the strongest earthquakes.

* A steel framed home can be engineered for the highest wind loads given by code.

* Steel has the highest strength - to - weight ratio of any framing material.

* For generations we have relied on the strength and durability of steel in our commercial buildings , hospitals , and schools.

BREATHE EASIER 

* The Healthy House Institute recommends steel framing for good indoor air quality.

* Chemically sensitive homeowners and those susceptible to asthma are exposed to less toxins in a steel framed home.

* Steel framing materials replace treated lumber which may contain hazardous materials.

* The American Lung Association encourages the use of steel framing with its Health House program.