FAQ

A.  The prices of steel have been relatively constant over the last decade and have only experienced small quarterly adjustments.  Builders interviewed nationwide in USA/Canada have affirmed that framing with steel is commonly less expensive than traditional framing.  India is a major steel producer and Minaean are constantly working on bring costs down to the most competitive levels.

A.  No The steel is well insulated inside the walls and will not conduct heat.

A.  Yes.  This is an advanced technology having been in use for over 50 years.  Almost 60% of homes in the U.K. are built with LDS Systems today.  In India, Minaean will train builders and contractors to build the Vesta™ & Artisan™ Quik-Build Systems.

A.  No. Minaean works hard to make the Quik-Build System cost effective by manufacturing components locally.  Minaean has a strategic alliance with Tata Steel in India, and a joint venture with Minaean Power Structures in Canada.

A.  No. Waves can pass through allowing the use of all the radios, phones, computers and television sets in your home.

A.  The steel frame offers the home occupants better protection that any other construction system.  Scientists recommend seeking shelter in steel frame structures during lightning storms, because the steel frame provides a path to the ground reducing the likelihood of explosions, secondary fires or personal injury.

A.  The use of galvanized steel frame components protects your home against rust.  The galvanized coating on the steel will last between 50 to 100 years.  Additionally it is protected and is not in contact with the atmosphere.

A.  Yes.  Positive connections and the strength of steel provide great protection against earthquakes and hurricanes.  Steel's high strength and ductility make it the best construction material for earthquake resistant design.  Vesta Homes can be designed to meet any Seismic or wind resistance load requirements.

A.  No.  Steel framing is recommended by The Healthy House Institute in Canada for chemically sensitive and environmentally conscious home owners who seek good indoor air quality.  Steel frames do not need to be treated for termites and are free of resin adhesives and chemicals normally present in other construction materials.

A.  Yes, since steel framing allows for larger spans, a home can be designed without interior load-bearing partitions, making it easier for homeowners to complete alterations without affecting the structure.

A. As in a traditional home, depending on the weight of the picture, you can hang it from the wall cladding with toggle bolts or hangers.  Heavier objects can be hung from screws attached directly into the steel panels/studs, which can easily be found with a magnet.

A.  No.  As a matter of fact, because of steel's excellent performance record in earthquakes, and because it is not affected by termites, is non-combustible, home owners may be able to save on insurance premiums, particularly in Seismic areas.

A.  Your home does not need to look any different than your neighbor's and should sell just as easily.  Because of steels' high strength and durability your home should last and retain its value for a long time.  In fact, if you take advantage of steel's strength and flexibility by designing wide open spaces, you will have additional selling features.