Steel does not twist, warp or split, so there is no need to sort out poor quality product, which saves time and money. An average 2,000 square foot steel framed house can generate as little as a cubic yard of recyclable scrap. Builders reduce their disposal costs, and divert material from local landfills. Steel's consistent quality and dimensional stability enhance efficiency in-plant or at the job site. Panelizing helps speed the framing process for the builder.
Steel is noncombustible, performs well in high wind and seismic areas, and resists corrosion.
It doesn't shrink or swell with time or humidity changes, so steel framing contributes to better drywall and exterior appearance, as well as the fit of doors and windows. Steel framing contains a minimum of 25 percent recycled steel and is completely recyclable. With steel, only the equivalent of about six scrapped automobiles are needed. In contrast to many other building materials, steel is routinely collected in aggregate quantities from construction and demolition sites and recycled into new steel products. At the end of a steel-framed home's useful life, the steel components would also be recyclable.