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 How does Steel Compare To Wood?
This is easily the most commonly asked question. First of all, wood is an organic material.
It was a living organism. When wood is cut, the wood begins to decompose. During this drying process, wood may warp or twist affecting the structural integrity of your home. Did you know that it can take as long as 5 years for a piece of wood to complete dry out?
Steel, on the other hand, is a mineral. Its strength and dimensions are absolutely consistent.
Steel will stay where you put it, for as long as you leave it there. Since steel is lighter,
stronger, and consistent, your home will last for generations.
It is unfair to compare wood framing to a WB Home. Wood frame homes are not engineered
to withstand earthquakes of Seismic Zone 4. Wood frame homes do not have 8-inch exterior walls
or R-30 insulation. Simply put, steel is a stronger and more durable material than wood.
Does the Steel Transfer Heat & Cold?
Yes. Insulation companies performed energy efficiency tests on steel framing and found that
when a steel home is insulated properly, the transfer can be reduced or eliminated. One of the
important differences between WB steel framing systems and prescriptive steel framing
that replaces wood studs with steel studs is that the WB homes have 8-inch thick walls
and can use 9-inch, R-30 insulation. Also, because the WB steel framing system uses 4-foot
and 8-foot centers rather than the 16-inch to 24-inch centers of prescriptive steel framing, thermal
transference is not a problem for us. Additionally, we recommend using house wrap to enhance the building envelope even further. In short, your WB home will not have a problem with heat
and cold transfer.
Is Steel Energy Efficient?
In short, yes. WB Home owners experience significant reductions in their heating and air
conditioning bills. Many find that once their homes are heated or cooled, it takes much less energy to keep the home at a desirable temperature.
Does the Steel interfere with Radio & TV Reception?
The short answer is NO. If you understand the electronic properties of Radio and TV waves, you know that they pass right through.
Do steel homes attract lightning?
No. Actually steel homes are safer in a lightning storm than a wood frame home. Wood is a poor conductor of electricity, offering so much resistance to passage of electricity that a part of the current from a lightning strike may flash out and strike any nearby object. Since wood can not conduct electricity effectively, it tends to superheat the moisture still resident inside the framing causing an explosion or fire. That is why it isn't safe to stand beneath a tree in a thunderstorm. Steel framed homes from WB are grounded and offer a perfect path for lightning to pass harmlessly to the ground.
The Lightning Protection Institute, which assesses the risk of lightning striking a building, concludes that a steel framed structure which is electrically continuous from roof to frame is "highly unlikely to suffer lightning damage, while a wood-framed house with a wood roof would be at greatest risk."
How do I attach pictures to the wall?
It is very easy to attach pictures and artwork inside a WB home. The most common approach
is to use mollies and screws. And it is quite easy to find the studs using a magnet.
How do I put up molding and trim?
Molding and other trim is easily attached to the wall with screws and glue-adhesive.
Can I invest in WB Construction?
WB Construction is a growing company with many different business opportunities. If you have a serious investment interest, please contact us by telephone at (951) 926-5994.
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