10-16-2018, 03:54 AM
Cost factor: Thanks, good to know Rob.
I remember some threads in the past where you talked about how you won't build out of wood anymore simply because it isn't a good investment here in Puna.
I agree. I'm already on "board" (irony pun intended) for all future structures I build, to abandon pine studs as the standard for house framing simply because of the termite factor we face in this tropical environment.
The other fact of steel framing being more sturdy is just icing on the cake as far as incentive for alternative framing here in Hawaii.
I remember some threads in the past where you talked about how you won't build out of wood anymore simply because it isn't a good investment here in Puna.
I agree. I'm already on "board" (irony pun intended) for all future structures I build, to abandon pine studs as the standard for house framing simply because of the termite factor we face in this tropical environment.
The other fact of steel framing being more sturdy is just icing on the cake as far as incentive for alternative framing here in Hawaii.