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Myths:
"My steel-framed home will look different."
Fact!:
Outside steel-framed homes look no different from wood.
Inside will reveal straighter walls and a true quality home.
Some of HSFs homes have appraised out higher than the cost to
build. They usually have a higher resale value. Myths:
"Steel-framed homes interfere with TV & radio
reception."
Fact!:
No difference in reception for TV or any electrical appliance. Myths:
"Steel-framed homes are less efficient than wood framed
homes."
Fact!:
Steel framed homes can be designed to meet or exceed
governmental energy efficiency standards.
Myths:
"Steel-framed homes are more likely to be struck by
lightning."
Fact!:
Steel-framed homes do not attract lightning, fact is, a steel frame
creates a positive earth, a lightning strike will have no
effect. The energy is allowed to go straight to the
ground, and is not dissipated destructively as in conventional
framing.
Myths:
"Steel-framed homes rust."
Fact!:
Steel-framing is galvanized which protects against rust.
Myths:
"Steel-framed homes, difficult to hang pictures or anything on
walls."
Fact!:
You just replace screws for nails easy to find studs with nail finder.
Also can use standard picture hangers purchased at hardware stores.
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