Steel Framing

ADVANTAGES:

• Non-combustible

• Stable, strong and lightweight

• Less scrap and construction waste

• Performance advantages in fires and earthquakes

• Steel releases no toxins like treated wood

DISADVANTAGES:

• High conductivity causes severe thermal bridging

• Excessive energy use for heating and cooling

Structural Insulated Panels

ADVANTAGES:

• Easy and speedy assembly

• No special tools or skills needed for installation

• Superior energy performance

• Highly resistant to wind and fire

• Less construction waste

DISADVANTAGES:

• Comfortable for termite and insect nesting

• Must keep plants away from walls

• Must maintain humidity levels below 50 percent

Insulated Concrete Forms

ADVANTAGES:

• Strength

• Energy efficient

• Noise suppression

• Superior fire rating

• Improved indoor air quality

• Durability and strength

• Sustainable construction

DISADVANTAGES:

• Potential Moisture Problems

• Comfortable for termite and insect nesting