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Steel Construction

Why we build with light-gauge steel, and how it performs against wood over the long term.

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Why is steel better than wood?
Precision-engineered light-gauge steel (LGS) provides exceptional strength, consistency, and long-term durability. Unlike wood, steel will…
Are Supermod homes built to last?
Yes. Steel-framed modular homes are incredibly resilient — they're significantly stronger than wood-framed structures and provide a…
Can a steel home rust?
Our structural steel framing uses galvanized coatings intended for open-air applications. Steel does not lose strength simply from the…
How long will a steel home last?
A properly maintained Supermod home is engineered for a service life well beyond 100 years.
Can Supermod build non-combustible buildings?
Yes. Because Supermod builds with precision-engineered light-gauge steel framing, we can design and construct fully non-combustible…
What does non-combustible construction mean?
Non-combustible construction refers to buildings constructed primarily from materials that do not ignite, burn, or contribute fuel to a…
Is steel framing more fire resistant than wood?
Yes. Steel does not ignite, burn, or contribute fuel to a fire, unlike traditional wood framing. While extreme temperatures can reduce the…
Can non-combustible construction help reduce wildfire risk?
Steel framing can be an important part of a fire-resilient building design. Because steel does not burn, it eliminates one potential source…
Can you achieve fire-rated wall and floor assemblies?
Yes. Supermod designs wall, floor, and roof assemblies to meet the fire-resistance ratings required by the applicable building code.…
Can Supermod build to higher fire-resistance requirements?
Yes. Every project is engineered individually. If your municipality, insurer, architect, or project requires enhanced fire performance or…
Are modular homes as strong as site-built homes?
Yes. Modular homes are typically engineered to be even stronger than conventional site-built homes. In addition to meeting all applicable…
Is steel environmentally friendly?
Yes. Steel is one of the world's most recycled building materials and can be recycled indefinitely without losing its strength or quality.…
Does steel expand and contract?
Like all building materials, steel expands and contracts slightly with changes in temperature. However, unlike wood, steel does not absorb…
Can you hang cabinets on steel walls?
Yes. Cabinets, shelving, televisions, artwork, and other fixtures can all be securely installed on steel-framed walls. The steel used in…
Can I build a wildfire-resistant home?
Yes. We can design homes that are highly resistant to wildfire and, where required, fully non-combustible. Because the structural frame is…

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