02-25-2009, 03:21 PM
Dustie Wrote:What about cost compared to a comprable wood house. Is steel frame really cheaper?
(Assuming standard gauge and not my tank stopping gauge)
It really depends on the company that you are buying from. I would really have to say that wood is cheaper than steel. You could even go with a PWF(permanent wood foundation) basement. That shit lasts forever.
Mind you I am pro-wood. I have framed houses with Dad and you can do anything you want with wood. Mind you, we do not have to contend with termites in this cool climate
Of course it all depends where you live. Some areas of the US do not allow basements. Some areas require shear(Engineer will tell you). Mostly earthquake regions. I have never had to build anything in hurricane areas. If you build in hurricane area, I recommend the ICF to the roof. So your roof/windows will be the weak point of your structure. And a cheap fix for insurance.
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