The steel used in framing contains recycled materials from sources such as crushed Fords and Toyotas. This helps conserve the planet's dwindling supply of forests. Steel framing can interfere with TV and radio reception or garage door openers. There is no difference in the reception of TV and radio broadcasts. Garage door openers and all appliances work exactly the same in wood or steel framed homes.
Steel framed homes are less efficient than wood framed homes.
Steel framing is designed to meet or exceed governmental energy efficiency standards. In addition, steel framing helps prevent cracks in walls and joints due to shrinking or warping, thus preventing the costly loss of energy through air leaks. A steel framed home is more likely to be struck by lightning. Steel framed homes do not attract lightning any more than wood framed homes. In fact, because it readily conducts electricity to the ground, a steel framed home is less likely to be damaged by lightning than a wood framed home.