Metal or Wood Framed Home Building Tips - Which Ones Better?

http://hometips.gregvan.com/ If you've been in the construction business as long as I have, there's a good chance that you'll run into this question, which would you use when building a house, metal or wood. I personally like to use wood, because that's what I've done the most work with, even though I've used metal, I like and prefer wood any day of the week. I've heard construction professionals tell me that metal homes are earthquake and fire proof, but I strongly disagree though statements. I've heard professionals tell me that wood homes rot, attract mold, termites, it ripped apart during earthquakes and burn down when there's a fire. Each one of these types of buildings has their advantages and disadvantages. To learn more watch this and arresting video that I put together and by the time you're done you might have a little more knowledge about metal and wood buildings. We appreciate any positive comments that you can leave for us in the comment area, especially if you enjoy watching our videos.

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[gregvancom]

@joeycbn I've even seen stainless steel rust, what makes you think galvanized metal studs won't. I've torn out plenty of galvanized wall framing that was rusted when exposed to moisture, even while sitting directly on top of a concrete foundation, located inside a building.

[joeycbn]

Metal framing does NOT rust.

[gregvancom]

@webdesign212 I don't know if most metal framing kits are made from galvanized steel, but most metal studs are. However you made a good point, some of this metal is rust resistant, not rustproof.

[webdesign212]

Are most of the metal framing kits made of galvanized steel which is rust resistant?