The plan you choose represents the skeleton of your structure. To secure building permits, you will likely need to include additional details specific to your area prior to submitting the plan package to your local building department. Details may include state specific engineered stamped drawings for: The site plan, foundation, MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing,) and energy compliance documents. To obtain these additional plan components, please contact a local draftsman.

Steel frames are precision engineered, dimensionally accurate, straight and true (there is no need for frame straightening), and panels arrive at the site prefabricated and ready for installation. Builders and trades say they appreciate the lightweight nature of steel.

Components, panels and trusses can improve on-site efficiency and also eliminate all on site framing waste.

Steel is inherently strong, FrameUpNow uses 20-gauge steel for interior panels and 18-gauge steel for exterior walls. High tensile steel components and joining methods are engineered to meet the relevant structural Code requirements.

The frames manufactured by FrameUpNow are cold-formed from quality steel rolls to strict tolerances which fully comply with all code standards. Light gauge steel framing is a precision engineered product manufactured to accurate dimensions. This means that walls are straight and true. FrameUpNow steel frames don’t shrink, twist or warp over time which will help reduce builder call-backs and ongoing maintenance issues.

Steel framing has been successfully used in commercial building since the early 1950’s and in recent years has gained in popularity for housing. Modern technology of design and automated extrusion produce quality residential framing superior to wood.

Frames made from steel are 100% termite proof. As anyone who’s had to deal with termites would probably tell you, it’s worth doing everything you can to stop them, right from the start. Termites can slowly and silently destroy a wood frame home.

Yes. Many insurance companies now provide discounts for steel framing.

FrameUpNow can produce parts, panels and trusses for almost any one or two-story home designs. Why? Because house frames made from steel have a high strength-to-weight ratio and stay straight and true, they’re an ideal choice for modern home design. Long spans, open plan living spaces, architectural rooflines; they’re all possible with the inner strength of FrameUpNow cold-formed (CFS) framing. And frames made by FrameUpNow are suitable for both flat and sloping roof lines.

Any trade can work with steel framing. Sheer wall, siding and stucco go up fast due to the straight lines of a frame FrameUpNow framing. Pre-punched electrical and plumbing service holes help make installation easier for plumbers and electricians. FrameUpNow framing is installed by qualified framers who can work with both steel and wood. Trades are increasingly becoming experienced with working with steel as more builders adopt steel framing in their product offering.

If you’re new to light gauge steel frames you will be surprised just how easy frames made by FrameUpNow are to assemble. We hold training sessions for framers and have a series of helpful videos.

Yes, similar to wood openings and specific advice is available from window and cladding manufacturers.

There will be no initial shrinkage or swelling of a FrameUpNow frame as there is no absorption or drying of moisture in steel frames. Steel frames won’t shrink, twist or warp over time so there’s less chance of sticking doors and window jambs, nail pops and wavy wall lines due to frame movement.

Yes, FrameUpNow framing can be fixed directly to a concrete slab, or to steel flooring systems of brick, concrete, or steel piers.

A FrameUpNow steel framed home can be lined, insulated and clad in a variety of ways which can deliver the desired thermal and acoustic properties.

To fix door jambs use suitable screws for timber/steel.

Screwed tight with suitable steel fixing screws. The sheer wall provides a thermal break between siding and steel framing.

Cold-formed steel (CFS), also known as light-gauge steel, is steel that is shaped at room temperature into thin, strong structural framing components. It is manufactured from flat steel sheet or coil that is bent or rolled into studs, tracks, joists, and other framing members, which increases its strength without adding weight. Cold-formed steel is non-combustible, resistant to termites and rot, and dimensionally stable, meaning it won’t warp, shrink, or twist over time. It is commonly used in residential and commercial buildings for wall, floor, and roof framing, as well as paneled construction systems.

The integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology ensures quality control and cost transparency.

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a digital process for creating and managing a detailed 3D model of a building. It combines geometry, materials, and data so designers, engineers, and builders can collaborate using a single source of truth. BIM helps reduce errors, improve coordination, and streamline construction from design through completion. FrameUpNow uses it for clash detection, architectual schematic MEP visuals, and to create a material shopping list that is unique to each home.

FrameUpNow is designed for homeowners, builders, developers, and contractors who want a faster, more predictable framing process with reduced was and improved build accuracy.

FraFrameUpNow provides the complete steel structural system—including walls, trusses, beams, and floor joists—but does not supply the finishing materials beyond the steel frame. To support a smooth and successful build, we include a complimentary materials shopping list that clearly outlines everything needed to complete your home. You can take this list to your local home improvement store and select the colors, brands, and finishes that best reflect your style, allowing you to truly make the home your own.

Cold-formed steel framing offers superior durability, resistance to termites and moisture, improved dimensional accuracy, and consistent quality compared to traditional wood framing.

Yes. Cold-formed steel framing is generally stronger and more dimensionally stable than wood, making it less susceptible to warping, shrinking, or twisting over time

Steel framing may have a higher upfront material cost, but it often reduces labor time, material waste, and long-term maintenance costs, which can lower overall project cost.

FrameUpNow provides engineered plans designed to meet IBC standards. When required, plans may also be stamped by a licensed professional in the state or jurisdiction where the building will be constructed.

FrameUpNow provides an IBC stamp on "Frame + Plan" purchases. We engineer these frames to meet all IBC and local code requirements for your location. **FrameUpNow does not provide an IBC stamp for a "Plan Only" purchase.

Yes. FrameUpNow plans can be used in any U.S. state, though local code requirements or jurisdictional reviews may require additional engineering a state-specific engineering stamp.

Typical plan and engineering timelines vary by project size and complexity, but most customers receive their plans within a few weeks. Once you get your plans permitted by your local building department and pour your concrete foundation, we will begin production for your home. Production usually takes 1-2 days depending on project size. Shipping takes 5-8 days. Once the skeleton arrives you can begin erecting the home. Typically, walls go up in 1-2 days, and trusses in 1 day.

No. FrameUpNow plans can be built by licensed contractors familiar with either steel or wood framing. Steel framing is easy to get the hang of, and typically contractors who have worked with both wood and steel prefer steel. Because the home skeleton already comes in precisely engineered panels, no cuts need to be made on site - making the job finish quicker, without waste, and completely mess free.

Yes. When built using cold-formed steel framing, FrameUpNow homes are naturally resistant to termites, rot, and other wood-destroying pests.

Yes. Cold-formed steel framing performs well in high-wind, seismic, and extreme weather conditions when properly engineered and constructed.

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Yes. Steel-framed homes can be highly energy efficient when combined with proper insulation systems and energy-efficient building practices.

Yes. FrameUpNow provides support to help answer questions related to the framing plans during the assembly process.

Yes. While we focus on off-the-shelf and ready-to-go plans, FrameUpNow plans can be customized to meet specific design needs, site conditions, and/or local code requirements.