How to Transition to Steel

Thinking of switching from wood to steel framing? This step-by-step guide explains how developers and GCs can plan, design, and execute the transition to cold-formed steel—highlighting benefits, timelines, and best practices. Mainefactured Framing brings real-world insight and partnership to simplify the entire process.

Steel framing is rapidly gaining traction in residential construction. Developers and architects who adopt it now can gain a competitive edge in quality, cost control, and build speed.