Over the years, cold-formed steel framing has proven itself to be a valuable alternative building material for commercial construction, and the reasons for this are many.
Reasons that steel is a superior construction material:
Highest strength-to-weight ratio of any building material
100% recyclable and considered a green building material
Contains on the average 67% recycled steel
Non-combustible – does not burn nor contribute fuel to the spread of a fire
Inorganic – will not rot, warp, split, crack or creep
Dimensionally stable – does not expand or contract with moisture content
Consistent material quality – produced in strict accordance with national standards, no regional variations
Cold-formed steel framing’s benefits are substantial, and there are multiple reasons you should consider it for your next building project.
Significant discounts on builders risk insurance
Lighter than other framing materials
Noncombustible
Can be a significant contributor to the LEED certification process
Easy material selection – no need to cull or sort the pile and small punch list
Saves jobsite time with ease of off-site panelization
Straight walls and square corners
Windows and doors open and close as they should
Less scrap and waste (2% for steel vs. 20% for lumber)
Price stability – price spikes are extremely rare
Consumer perceives steel as better
Grayhawk, LLC has built a reputation as an industry leader by using cold-formed steel framing in exterior curtain walls, load-bearing walls, floor joists, roof framing, and special use interior applications. Our crews can stick-frame work and/or shop assemble framing into prefabricated panels, making Grayhawk, LLC the most logical choice for your project, no matter its size or budget.