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Energy Wise Home Builders, Co

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Framing

Our structures feature all steel framing and supports (55% Aluminum-Zinc alloy coated sheet steel (better known as GALVALUME®). Interior load-bearing shear walls consist of 20-ga. 2"x4" steel studs at 16" o.c. cross braced with 2" 20-ga hurricane straps. The ceiling joists and rafters are 20-ga. 2"x6" steel studs at 16" o.c. Our corners are cross braced with 3"x3"x¼" square steel tubing which are engineered to withstand 300 MPH winds.

Steel possesses the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any building material being used today. It remains one of the strongest, most durable and economically manufactured materials. Stronger, straighter, non-combustible, longer lasting materials contribute to the superiority of steel. With current price advantages there is really no other choice for homebuilders today.

Environmentally friendly, recycled steel, non toxic, no trees.
Insect Resistance - minimized need for pesticides
Galvalume steel framing members are made from steel and an aluminum-zinc alloy coating that offer longer life than any other materials. (200 year guarantee from the manufacturer)
Materials offer highest strength-to-weight ratio.
Consistent Framing Member Size - walls and roofs that stay straight.
Pre-Punched Holes for electrical and plumbing.
Seasonal Climate changes do not affect structure.
Fire resistance - safer and lower insurance premiums
Standard Framing Members for easy conventional construction of existing custom home designs.

Steel framed homes are designed using a structural system that provides benefits that conventional framing techniques can't match.

Besides the obvious advantages of steel framing, strength and durability there is also the advantage that steel framing is termite resistant. The avoidance of chemical termiticides reduces the exposure to insecticides in the home environment. Another advantage to steel framing involves the fact that chemically sensitive people often react negatively to the naturally occurring terpenes given off by conventional softwood framing lumber.

A super insulated exterior double wall system made of prefabricated SIP's yields an R-value of 41. The roof system is also super insulated (R-45) SIP's. Houses can be framed with rafters rather than trusses so that the house can have cathedral ceilings in all of the rooms.

The steel studs used for partition walls are not load bearing. In other words, they only support the weight of the drywall, not the roof. Therefore, they are made of lighter gauge material. These studs are not only less costly but they can be assembled quickly with a crimping tool.

Home • Floor Plans • Contact • Energy-Smart Home • Home Envelope • Foundation • Framing Heating & Cooling • Windows and Doors • Roof • Ventilation • Appliances • Credits

For more information about these unique homes please call us at (832) 476-1956

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