Steel vs. Wood

These photos are from two different homes, in the same subdivision. Both homes are approximately three years old. The photos on the left are from a wood framed home. The photos on the right are from a steel framed home. The wood framed home shows severe cracking due to a "truss uplift" problem with the wood framed trusses. This particular problem has been "repaired" three times in three years and has reappeared after each repair. The builder has "done all he can" to remedy the problem and no longer returns the owners calls. The builders final response..."You just got a bad batch of trusses".

Remember, steel framing does not twist, warp, or dry out. It does not absorb moisture. It is machined straight and true. With proper installation, you should never have to see problems like this or ever have to hear about a bad batch of trusses.

Wood	Steel