HOW PERFORMS STEEL FRAMING AS AN ALTERNATIVE, THEN?
In 2021, we should ignore the customary debates and focus simply on supply and pricing. Previously, cost comparisons for light gauge steel or timber framing came up throughout the whole project cycle. However, many builders and suppliers of timber truss and frames are eager to add steel to their offering as a method to stabilize costs, share risk, and satisfy demand as timber prices rise (exponentially in some regions). In certain places, steel costs have also increased, but not at the same rate as lumber.
Rolling coil steel is typically proven to be more constant and reliable in terms of supply across markets, filling the gap for those that take it on.
DOES THE STEEL FABRICATION BUSINESS PAY?
The obvious question before investing in Scottsdale’s Light Gauge Steel fabrication ecosystem is: Can you make it pay?
The answer is a definite “Yes!”, because:
It’s much more economical to set up a steel framing business than a timber one. For a start, it doesn’t need nearly as much space.
You can make a rapid ROI in the current white-hot market.