Steel vs Wood Frame Building When Span Matters

Steel frame and wood frame buildings under construction side by side

Steel frame and wood frame buildings can carry the same loads and pass the same codes, yet they pull ahead in different situations. For large-span, fire-sensitive, or low-maintenance commercial and industrial buildings, a steel frame usually wins; for low-rise residential work and projects judged mainly on upfront price, wood framing is hard to beat. The … Read more

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