Wall frames might not be the sexiest or most interesting part of your upcoming construction project, but they may end up making a long-term difference that you never expected. There are a couple of different types of wall frames that you can choose from and what is most important is the type of material you choose for your wall frames. You should always discuss this specific problem or query with your builder, as they will have good ideas and information they can bounce off of you as well. For now, here are three of the most important considerations you need to think about when choosing the materials for your wall frames.
Weight
If you are building an intricate or quite tall building, then you will need to consider the load you are putting on the structural elements of the building. Weight comes into consideration more and more the higher you go, and your wall frames can be quite heavy if you go with steel options. While steel is very strong and can last for centuries when kept in good condition, steel frames are a lot heavier than traditional wooden frames. If you are going for a taller building and you want stell wall frames, then make sure the added weight is taken into consideration.
Natural Insulation
Wood is a natural insulator while metal is a relatively good conductor. That means that wood will keep your home a little warmer in winter and prevent sound from leaving as easily as it does in a metal-framed house. On the other hand, this can be combated with proper insulation in the walls, but this is something you need to bear in mind when factoring all the costs into your head. Wood is slightly better as an insulator so it can be a little cheaper when everything is added up.
Insect And Pest Protection
Steel is not something that any animal or insect is looking to eat or burrow into, and therefore it has virtually no problem in this department. Wood, on the other hand, is a very attractive resource for a lot of different pests all across the country. If that is more of an issue in the area in which you live, you might want to be pragmatic and choose a steel-framed home from the beginning so that you don't have worry about termites, rats, mice, birds and other vermin that might make their way to nest in your walls.
Reach out to a professional to discuss the wall frames for your project.
