Why Steel Framing?
The benefits gained from choosing our steel framing products for your next construction endeavor outweigh the main disadvantage of a higher upfront cost.
Faster Build Time
In the construction industry, time is always money. A faster build time is not only convenient for both the consumer and the builder, but it also saves everyone money. Since steel is prefabricated, the construction process is expedited.
Cost-Effective
Since steel frames are always fabricated off-site, you can expect 10%-20% decreased on-site labor as fewer workers reduce the risk of costly accidents. Steel framing’s rapid construction time means less financing costs, and it expedites the building process to ensure the building is ready to be used for a faster payback.
Material Longevity
Unlike lumber, steel isn’t vulnerable to splitting or cracking from age or pests. Incorporating steel into your design also dispels any worry of expanding, warping, or rotting material from inclement weather that you may encounter with wood.
Enhanced Tensile Strength
Steel is packed with a higher density than concrete or lumber, making it able to bear a larger load by comparison. Steel’s elevated strength makes it possible to reduce the amount of material needed on the job site, decreasing shipping costs, reducing labor, and simplifying design.
Heightened Security
Steel holds up exceptionally well to mother nature’s wrath. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes have a far less success rate of impacting you and your client’s investment when steel is thrown into the mix.
Brands We Carry
Our 40+ years in the industry have been anchored by our ability to service the most dependable brands in the business. We offer an elite line of brands that includes CEMCO, Steel Network, and ClarkDietrich Building Systems. Light gauge steel framing components, structural steel products, steel joists and track, furring, slotted track, and fasteners are in stock or readily available. CB Wholesale provides delivery service for this full range of metal framing materials. Arming the Evergreen State with quality material at affordable prices, CB Wholesale is Northwest Washington’s go-to steel provider.
