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Q1: How does the NexGen Steel building process work?
NexGen follows a streamlined panelized construction process that takes your project from design to delivery in as little as a few weeks. Once engineering is approved, all cold-formed steel (CFS) panels are manufactured offsite under controlled conditions, labeled, and delivered ready to assemble. This reduces onsite labor, speeds up framing, and ensures precision from the start.
Q2: What is cold-formed steel framing, and how does NexGen use it?
Cold-formed steel (CFS) is high-strength, lightweight steel shaped at room temperature. NexGen uses CFS within a precision panelized construction system to create wall, floor, and roof panels that assemble quickly and stay straight for life. It’s the “no-warp, no-rot, no-termite” alternative to wood.
Q3: Is cold-formed steel stronger than wood?
Yes — pound for pound, CFS is stronger, straighter, and more consistent than wood. It doesn’t twist, warp, shrink, crack, or absorb moisture, which means fewer callbacks and straighter walls across every climate.
Q4: Has this system been used on real projects?
Absolutely. NexGen Steel has been used on 4,000+ structures ranging from 2,000 sq ft homes to 60,000+ sq ft multi-story buildings, including student housing and multi-unit developments. The system has proven performance across diverse regions, climates, and building types.
Q5: Can NexGen steel framing be used for residential homes?
Yes. NexGen works for single-family homes, multifamily, ADUs, and light commercial structures. With panelized CFS construction, projects frame faster, straighter, and more efficiently than traditional lumber.
Q6: How does steel framing perform in hurricanes, earthquakes, and other extreme conditions?
Exceptionally well. Cold-formed steel (CFS) is non-combustible, dimensionally stable, and engineered to meet strict wind, seismic, and snow-load requirements. Builders in hurricane zones, seismic regions, and high-moisture climates often prefer steel for its predictability and long-term durability.
Q7: Does NexGen provide engineered plans?
Yes. Every project undergoes a full engineering review to ensure compliance with local codes and load requirements. All drawings are optimized for panelized construction, and can be adjusted for unique regional or environmental needs.
Q8: Is NexGen steel framing more expensive than traditional wood framing?
Up front, CFS can cost slightly more than lumber. However, with panelized construction, builders save significantly on labor, waste, and long-term maintenance. Most projects end up comparable in price — or cheaper — thanks to faster installation and precision-cut components.
Q9: How long does it take to manufacture the steel panels?
Once engineering is approved, most projects move into fabrication within a few weeks. Because NexGen uses a panelized construction approach, onsite assembly is dramatically faster — what takes weeks in wood can often be done in days with CFS panels.
Q10: What type of screws should I use when attaching panel to panel?
We recommend using #10 self-tapping screws for panel-to-panel connections. They bite cleanly into cold-formed steel and ensure secure, long-lasting assembly.
Q11: Is steel framing environmentally friendly?
Yes. Steel is 100% recyclable and doesn’t contribute to deforestation. NexGen’s panelized construction system minimizes jobsite waste, and CFS components maintain performance for decades, reducing material replacement over a building’s lifetime.
Q12: How difficult is it to assemble NexGen steel panels on the jobsite?
NexGen panels function like a well-labeled puzzle. Each CFS component is pre-cut, pre-punched, and clearly marked as part of the panelized construction system. Most crews adapt quickly, and framing speeds up dramatically after the first few panels. NexGen’s support team is available if builders need guidance.
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