timber framing, which can take several weeks. Compared to steel, wood or lumber substantially increases the labor cost of erecting an ADU frame. Accuracy of every piece of the frame – Because all the pieces of the frame are cut to the nearest millimeter, there are no mismeasurements or adjustments to be made, as is often the case with timber joinery. Steel frames eliminate the risk of costly human error! Every corner is exactly 90 degrees, so fitting of flooring, paneling, cabinets, countertops, drywalling, and so on requires no annoying and time-consuming adjustments. A steel frame for an ADU can be constructed by anyone who is competent at DIY, so you have the option of constructing the frame yourself, calling in a builder to do the work, or combining the two options. The same applies to the whole construction process. Steel-frame ADUs from FrameUpNow allow you to build at a pace to suit yourself. Steel frames do not suffer from getting wet, so you can buy the frame with no need to protect it against the elements while you save up for building materials. Steel lasts appreciably longer than timber, and all steel frames from FrameUpNow use G60 galvanised steel for added protection and a longer lifespan. “G60” means the steel has 0.60 oz/ft² of zinc coating (total, both sides). It offers moderate corrosion resistance, and its uses include metal framing of walls, trusses and floor joists. This equals approximately: 0.30 oz/ft² per side and is roughly 18 µm (microns) thick per side.
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