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To: Oblomov who wrote (59166)1/18/2001 1:36:01 PM
From: Ilaine  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 436258
 
One downside to steel frames is that in a fire, the steel will conduct heat all along the length of the beam, which can cause warping - a small fire can cause more structural damage in a steel frame house than in a wood frame house. OTOH, steel doesn't burn, so that's a plus.