But wood construction isn't engineered for long-term durability, and it often underperforms, particularly in the face of ...

Steel-Framed Homes. Steel is a powerful alternative to wood framing; it’s strong and fire-resistant and can withstand winds up to 150 mph.Recycled steel can also cut jobsite waste and build time ...

More than a few homes with wood frames were built before the Nightingale-Brown House arrived in 1792. One of those, the Fairbanks House, is in Dedham, Massachusetts.

A Italianate Wood-Frame Home in the Middle of Bed-Stuy. By Adriane Quinlan, an Emmy Award–winning Curbed writer who has reported on New York City for four years. Feb. 17, 2023.

Developers in Florida are rolling out new homes built with wooden frames, undaunted by the risk that wood can be less reliable than other materials for withstanding hurricane-force winds. Homes ...

More than a few homes with wood frames were built before the Nightingale-Brown House arrived in 1792. One of those, the Fairbanks House, is in Dedham, Massachusetts.

Steel frames are also termite-proof, mold-resistant, and more fire-safe than wood-framed homes and more resistant to extreme weather. They also can have lower maintenance costs and insurance premiums ...