What's up with steel-framed homes?

[Aaron S]

I guess I really started something on Konaweb eh.

[Carolann R]

"Ketchuuup...Ketchuuuup...Ketchuuup."

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[aprild]

Hi, Cathy & all,

Yes, ketchup has natural mellowing agents.

I think there are some big buildings in Honolulu, aren't there? I was thinking of Manhattan and other locales that are on the ocean. I like your point about rust, etc. Perhaps steel framing needs special treatment. I'm curious because my friend who is a contractor is really enthusiastic about steel framing and wants to use it on BI. If there is a downside, I'd like to be able to tell him about it.

And, yes, Aaron, you did start something a bit more interesting than 'who has the best Chinese food.' Not that that isn't important to know. I received a postcard about the auction and was really curious about it, so I'm glad you posted.

A hui hou
april

[Aaron S]

quote:

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And, yes, Aaron, you did start something a bit more interesting than 'who has the best Chinese food.' Not that that isn't important to know. I received a postcard about the auction and was really curious about it, so I'm glad you posted.

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Actually I recall stumbling on to the auction
website a few weeks ago. I didn't think more about it until recently, when my dad saw the ad in the paper about the auction and had me
check the site out. The funny thing is, some
of the pictures don't match the actual house
being auctioned.



Edited by - Aaron S on 08/20/2006 13:01:36

[Hazen]

Ah yes Kecthup/Catsup mabe that's what makes the air smell so fragrant here.

I personally think that steel is great I have extremely limited experience with it. I know it will rust, most of my experience was in remodel/repair work in high end high-rises. If it gets we consistently it's useles, that said no properly constructed house should ever have it's framing getting wet consistently, if ever.

i know that steel studs have less strength individually but can be stronger when properly installed. They are lighter, straighter, cheaper, and immune to bugs and rot. I'd hate to believe that they're cheaper than wood, but here they might be. They are sharp and make lots of noise cutting. They are immenselyless satisfying to work with, but really, that shouldn't be an issue.

So, go with it. If the rest of the structure and the workmanship are up to par, shoots.

hazen