Benefits to the owner
Owners enjoy lower total costs in higher quality structures when they build with steel. The material's higher strength contributes to safer structures that require less maintenance and last longer.

Can any structure stand up to hurricanes, tornados, floods, earthquakes and other environmental onslaughts? We can't guarantee your building will withstand an act of God, but one thing's for sure: nothing provides the strength and flexibility of light gauge steel.
Light gauge steel is strong. Its joints are sure. It won't rot or feed termites. It resists mold. We can design for gale-force winds. Hurricanes. And for worst-case seismic events.
Building on poor soils? LGS is lighter than wood, concrete and structural steel, which reduces your piling requirement.
In saltier environments, Insta Builder will help you determine whether you need extra protection beyond our standard G-60 galvanized coating weight.
If you're in a high-hazard environment, protect yourself. Talk to Insta Builder Group Rep.

Why light gauge steel framing?
Answer: The short answer is higher quality for a competitive cost. Steel framing discourages mold, frustrates termites, provides more safety in electrical storms, and just generally stands straighter, stronger and longer. Do you live in an earthquake zone? Steel framing is stronger than wood, giving it more stability against surprises. Are your soils subject to settling? Steel framing weighs less than wood, putting less pressure on the foundation systems.

Will a steel framed home look different than other homes in the development?
Answer: NO. Steel framed home will look like any other home because the same exterior finishes can be applied to a steel frame as a wood frame. With a steel frame, the walls will remain straight and true and with steel's strength you can design your home with larger open spaces.

Does steel framing interfere with wireless internet, radio, phones or television reception?
Answer: Radio, television and satellite waves pass through the spaces between the studs, allowing the use of all household appliances, including computers and telephones, without interference.

How Do I Hang Pictures in steel framed home?
Answer: As in a traditional home, depending on the weight of the picture, you can hang it from the dry wall with toggle bolts or hangers. Heavier objects can be hung from screws attached directly into the studs, which can be easily found with a magnet.

Is a steel frame safe in lightning storms?
Answer: Steel framing is safer than other frames in a thunderstorm! Steel directs an electrical strike straight to the ground, reducing the likelihood of explosions or secondary fires.

Can steel framed home be remodeled?
Answer: Yes. Since steel framing allows larger spans, the structure requires fewer interior load-bearing walls, making it easier for homeowners to complete alterations without affecting the structure. As a result, renovations are easy, and you have more flexibility in design.

Will steel framed home rust?
Answer: No. A zinc coating on the steel protects it from corrosion. The use of galvanized steel frame components protects your home against rust. In high-stress environments such as the seashore, Insta Builder can recommend optional coatings to ward off salt air.

What will a steel framed home cost?
Answer: Average price $50 Sq. Ft.(completed). If you have drawings, send them to Insta Builder Group and we'll quote a price. Click here to contact us.
More generally, light gauge steel may raise residential building costs about 10 percent above those of wood.
Fortunately, the steel industry continues to improve the processes by which steel homes are built, bringing total construction costs down to a stable, competitive price.