How does Steel Compare To Wood?

This is easily the most commonly asked question. First of all, wood is an organic material. It was a living organism. When wood is cut, the wood begins to decompose.  During this drying process, wood may warp or twist affecting the structural integrity of your home.  Did you know that it can take as long as 5 years for a piece of wood to complete dry out?

Steel, on the other hand, is a mineral. Its strength and dimensions are absolutely consistent. Steel will stay where you put it, for as long as you leave it there.  Since steel is lighter, stronger, and consistent, your home will last for generations.

It is unfair to compare wood framing to a Tri-Steel Home. Wood frame homes are not engineered to withstand earthquakes of Seismic Zone 4. Wood frame homes do not have 8-inch exterior walls or R-30 insulation. Simply put, steel is a stronger and more durable material than wood.

Does the Steel Transfer Heat & Cold?

Yes. Insulation companies performed energy efficiency tests on steel framing and found that when a steel home is insulated properly, the transfer can be reduced or eliminated. One of the important differences between Tri-Steel steel framing systems and prescriptive steel framing that replaces wood studs with steel studs is that the Tri-Steel homes have 8-inch thick walls and can use 9-inch, R-30 insulation. Also, because the Tri-Steel steel framing system uses 4-foot and 8-foot centers rather than the 16-inch to 24-inch centers of prescriptive steel framing, thermal transference is not a problem for us. Additionally, we recommend using house wrap to enhance the building envelope even further. In short, your Tri-Steel home will not have a problem with heat and cold transfer.

Is Steel Energy Efficient?

In short, yes. Tri-Steel Home owners experience significant reductions in their heating and air conditioning bills. Many find that once their homes are heated or cooled, it takes much less energy to keep the home at a desirable temperature.

Does the Steel interfere with Radio & TV Reception?

The short answer is NO. If you understand the electronic properties of Radio and TV waves, you know that they pass right through.

Do steel homes attract lightning?

No. Actually steel homes are safer in a lightning storm than a wood frame home. Wood is a poor conductor of electricity, offering so much resistance to passage of electricity that a part of the current from a lightning strike may flash out and strike any nearby object. Since wood can not conduct electricity effectively, it tends to superheat the moisture still resident inside the framing causing an explosion or fire.  That is why it isn't safe to stand beneath a tree in a thunderstorm. Steel framed homes from Tri-Steel are grounded and offer a perfect path for lightning to pass harmlessly to the ground.

The Lightning Protection Institute, which assesses the risk of lightning striking a building, concludes that a steel framed structure which is electrically continuous from roof to frame is "highly unlikely to suffer lightning damage, while a wood-framed house with a wood roof would be at greatest risk."

How do I attach pictures to the wall?

It is very easy to attach pictures and artwork inside a Tri-Steel home. The most common approach is to use mollies and screws. And it is quite easy to find the studs using a magnet.

How do I put up molding and trim?

Molding and other trim is easily attached to the wall with screws and glue-adhesive.

 

 

Can I invest in Tri-Steel?

Tri-Steel is a growing company with many different business opportunities. If you have a serious investment interest, please contact us by telephone at (800) 874-7833.