why do more people not use steel to build houses?

Answer 1

It's expensive, and people are scared of rust. Plus for those of us that live in Tornado alley we don't want a big huge sharp steel structure raining down on our heads if our house gets destroyed.

Answer 2

Too expensive. Then you have to worry about severe weather consequences. There is shrinking and swelling. Cracking and bending. You have to run utilities. Electricity. Also interference with television radio and the like. Don't forget about lightning storms. Steel would be very cold in winter months. Also, the weight on a foundation would be tremendous. There are many more factors I'm sure. I came up with these on the fly. That's why the are so unorganized sorry.

Answer 3

People fail to look at cost long term. Yes, steel may cost more initially, but you skip pesky problems like termite damage, if you use a steel frame. Plus, insurance costs are cheaper for a steel framed house than a wooden framed one.
I'd love a steel framed house with a metal roof. Maybe one day...

Answer 4

There is this country named China that is buying all the steel it can get. This is driving up the cost of steel to all time highs.
It is not exactly affordable.

Answer 5

people use steel to build houses because steel holds up better when theres a storm hurricanes ect.......

Answer 6

brick and wood are cheaper. steel is strong, that's why it's used for the bigger buildings. It's also more complicated to make, mixing iron and a dash of carbon (i think) so it costs far more than wood or brick.

Answer 7

The costs would outweigh the benefits.

Answer 8

transfers heat quickly