Frequently asked questions about light gauge steel systems

Light gauge steel comes up often when people start planning a build, and the same questions tend to come back. Here are the ones we are asked most, with straightforward answers.

What are the benefits of a light gauge steel system?

Light gauge steel is lighter and more durable than hot-rolled steel. It can cut project timelines by as much as half and reduce material expenses by around 30 percent. Steel offers a strong strength-to-weight ratio, and it is recyclable.

Are light gauge steel homes the same as prefabricated homes?

They are different. Light gauge steel homes are custom-designed permanent residences that come in at a range of price points. Prefabricated homes are made from pre-built panels designed to be transported between sites.

How much does a light gauge steel home cost?

The cost depends on what you add to the structural framework. It works much the same way as concrete construction, where the price moves with the choices made around the core structure.

How does light gauge steel hold up in an earthquake?

Light gauge steel systems perform well in earthquakes because they are lightweight and able to deform rather than shatter. Buildings constructed by EBS Global are engineered to the seismic loads required under NBCC 2020.

How does it perform against wind, vibration, and sound?

EBS Global structures are engineered to the wind loads required under NBCC 2020 and resist vibration and sound transmission effectively.