Why should I build with a FrameUpNow steel skeleton?

FrameUpNow steel skeleton kits provide a durable, pre-engineered framing system designed to resist fire, pests, and rot while accelerating construction time. Because the components are precision-manufactured and pre-cut, on-site assembly is faster and more consistent than traditional stick framing.

How does the FrameUpNow process work?

The FrameUpNow process begins by selecting a home or garage plan, followed by engineering tailored to your build location. Once permitted, the steel components are manufactured, shipped to your site, and assembled using pre-cut panels and included instructions.

What is included in a FrameUpNow Frame + Plan Kit?

A FrameUpNow Frame + Plan Kit includes all structural steel components required to erect the building skeleton, along with engineered plan documents and a material shopping list to complete the build. Finishing materials such as siding and insulation are purchased separately.

What is included in a FrameUpNow Plan-Only Kit?

A Plan-Only Kit includes a complete PDF plan set, a detailed material shopping list for finishing components, and basic architectural MEP schematics. This option is ideal for builders who want to source materials independently while using the engineered design.

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_{FrameUpNow is not simply advocating steel over wood. We design residential steel frames using International Building Code (IBC) engineering to produce a precise, erectable skeleton, and we apply Building Information Modeling (BIM) to generate a precise Materials Shopping List from the engineered structure itself—so structural requirements and real material quantities are understood before construction begins.}
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Our benefits are delivered through a deterministic IBC-engineered system with BIM-derived material quantities—not through prescriptive plans or estimated takeoffs.

Why Cold-Formed Steel Instead of Wood?

Cold-formed steel framing offers widely recognized advantages over traditional wood framing, including non-combustibility, pest resistance, dimensional stability, and recyclability. These performance characteristics are inherent to steel framing itself and are not unique to FrameUpNow.

What distinguishes FrameUpNow is how these material advantages are delivered—through International Building Code (IBC)-engineered design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)-derived material quantities. This approach provides cost certainty, structural clarity, and code compliance before construction begins. Steel is the material; FrameUpNow is the engineered system that makes its use predictable, buildable, and verifiable upstream.

Common Advantages of Cold-Formed Steel Framing:

‍Non-combustible framing
Steel does not burn, which means the structural frame does not contribute fuel to a fire. This improves the fire performance of the structural system and enhances overall building resilience.
Pest resistance
Steel is not susceptible to termites or other wood-destroying insects. This reduces the risk of hidden structural damage and helps preserve the integrity of the frame over time.
Dimensional stability
Steel does not shrink, warp, twist, or rot. Unlike wood, it is not affected by moisture-related movement that can cause finish cracking, misalignment, or long-term deformation. The result is straighter walls, improved alignment, and more stable finishes throughout the life of the home.
Minimal jobsite waste
Steel framing components are manufactured to precise dimensions, and steel scrap is fully recyclable. This reduces excess material waste, lowers disposal costs, and supports a cleaner, more sustainable construction process.
Strength-to-weight efficiency
Steel provides high structural strength relative to its weight. This allows framing members to efficiently support design loads without unnecessary bulk, improving structural efficiency while allowing greater architectural and engineering flexibility.