Any problem with metallic structures?

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hugo_inside
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Any problem with metallic structures?

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There are any problem for using metalics structures instead of wood structures for insolation panels?
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Are you talking about framing with steel, like this

http://www.homestore.com/homegarden/hom ... e&tran=vud

Or covering the outside with steel, like this

http://www.lesterbuildings.com/pictures ... 00b_tn.jpg

Or both, or something completely different? Steve
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Post by hugo_inside »

framing with steel is my question
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Post by hugo_inside »

but in this style:

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Post by knightfly »

Sure, several of our members have used steel framing - I need to go to work soon so don't have much time right now, but here is one thread where a lot of steel framing was used - sorry, it's a long one, don't remember where the framing parts are. You'll have to browse through all 20 pages. Near the end there are lots of pictures -

http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=839

I hope this helps... Steve
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