Frequently Asked Questions

Do steel frame homes have a different look?

No. The framing is covered by traditionally used construction materials. The visual aspects of your home will appear exactly according to your design and aesthetic desires.

Do Steel frame homes meet state and national building code requirements?

Yes. In fact by using a heavier gauge steel, more bracing and closer stud spacing you may elect to exceed the minimum state and national requirements, creating a safer, more resilient home.

Will a lighting strike or the ensuing fire put me and my family at greater risk in a steel frame home?

No. You will be safer and face less safety risk in a steel frame home. The homes are structurally grounded and therefore safer than wood frame homes and fire damage would be limited to exterior surfaces rather than the critical areas of the frame.

Are O&M Steel Frame Homes the same as the kits I have seen advertised?

No. Our products are manufactured and constructed according to specific design specifications provided by developers and homebuilders. All of our products are made to order. We can provide pre-engineered designs in large volumes by request.

Are steel frame homes more expensive?

No. In fact in some cases you may realize savings in both time and money.

Can steel framed home be remodeled?

Yes. Your steel framed home allows for larger spans in the design of the home, and less interior load bearing walls are needed, making renovation very easy and allowing more flexibility in design.

Will steel frame home rust?

No. The use of zinc coating on the steel protects your steel framed home from corrosion for the life of the structure.

Does steel framing interfere with radio and television?

No. Waves pass through the spaces between the studs of your steel framed home, allowing the use of all household electronics without interference.

Is it easy to hang pictures on steel framed walls?

Yes. Lighter pictures can be hung in your steel framed home from the drywall with toggle bolts or hangars. Heavier objects are hung with screws attached directly into the steel studs, which are easily found with a magnet.