SteelBiltt

Rebuilding Malibu with Cold-Formed Steel

After the devastating LA fires, rebuilding offers an opportunity to rethink how homes are constructed — and what materials will define the future of housing.

Cold-formed steel is structural steel shaped at room temperature into precise building components used for framing.

Unlike traditional lumber, these components are manufactured to exact specifications — creating structural systems that are consistent, durable, and resistant to many of the issues that affect wood framing.

♻️ It also starts with a high percentage of recycled steel, often sourced from recycled cars, appliances, and other materials — making it a more sustainable and eco-friendly material choice compared to traditional lumber.

🏗️ This project is one of the first homes being rebuilt in this Malibu neighborhood following the recent fires — a reminder that rebuilding can also be an opportunity to build smarter.

Cold-formed steel framing offers advantages that are increasingly important in modern construction:

• faster construction timelines
• dimensional stability (no warping or twisting)
• resistance to pests and mold
• improved fire resistance
• precision manufactured components for consistent installation and greater ease for trades like electrical + plumbing
• high recycled steel content for a more sustainable building material
• lower insurance costs for homeowners and builders

As communities rebuild and the construction industry evolves, many builders and developers are exploring steel framing as part of the next generation of building systems.

Are you ready to start building for the future?

More and more builders and contractors are turning to light gauge steel for their chosen framing material. Steel holds many advantages over its main competitor, lumber.

- Higher ROI based on structure er****on time
- Up to 50% lighter than wood
- Non-combustible
- Termite and mold proof
- Sustainable - 100% recyclable
- Precise & True - accurate within 1mm every time

Do you have a project in the works that could benefit from using steel framing? Please contact us at 385-492-8484 or email [email protected]. We'd love to discuss your project and provide a quote.