Why FrameUpNow is the Smartest Choice in Steel Framing
Engineered for Strength, Built for Life.
- 100+
- Year estimated lifespan
- 0%
- Jobsite framing waste
- 25%+
- Typical wood-framing waste avoided
- IBC
- Engineered to code
A home engineered for strength and longevity
Cold-formed steel gives your ADU a structure that resists fire, pests, mold, and rot — and won’t warp, shrink, or twist over time. The home you build today stays sound, safe, and true for generations.
Benefits of steel frames to home builders
Steel Framing
FrameUpNow Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) is a lightweight, high-quality material that weighs less than wood and has many other advantages as a framing material.
Durability
Steel has the upper hand over wood when it comes to durability. It doesn’t warp or expand, and it can withstand extreme earthquakes and hurricanes because it’s flexible and can bend without cracking.
Lifespan
The lifespan of steel framing is estimated to be hundreds of years or more.
Fire Resistance
Steel’s inflammability limits the spread of fires — wooden frames simply can’t compete — and insurance rates are often lower.
Moisture Resistance
Steel is highly mold-resistant and copes better with water damage than wood. Galvanized steel or zinc-coating treatments also increase rust resistance.
Time-Saving
In most cases no heavy equipment is necessary. FrameUpNow CFS components can be quickly made and transported to the site for expedited assembly.
Customizable
Steel-framed homes provide customizable cladding options such as brick siding, wood, stucco, and vinyl, plus versions of your plans for the room.
Environmentally Friendly
FrameUpNow parts and panels are environmentally friendly — absolutely no waste at the building site. Wood framing can produce waste in excess of 25%.
Site Cleanliness
Daily clean-up during framing is made easy because there is no waste resulting from the FrameUpNow process.
Reduced Overhead
Less overall construction time, thus less variable site and administrative cost.
Insulation
Engineered FrameUpNow homes are best insulated with modern insulation materials such as BASF Open-Cell Polyurethane Spray Foam.
Wood vs. Steel Framing
Framers, drywallers, plumbers, and electricians find working with CFS an easy transition from wood — and a preferable solution.
Found a plan you love? Let FrameUpNow turn it into a steel frame package.
Find your perfect plan on ADUplans.com — then have FrameUpNow precision-engineer it in cold-formed steel so you can build stronger, smarter, and faster.