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KRATOS™ (Steel Framing) vs. Traditional Wood Framing
KRATOS™ vs. CMU Block (Concrete Masonry Unit)
STEEL
WOOD
Engineered and manufactured to length
No splitting / cracking / warping
Dimensionally Stable
Straighter Walls
Square Corners
Fire Resistant
Moisture / Mold / Mildew Restaurant
Termite / Insect Resitant
No weak spots or dry rot
Positive consistent load path
Highest Strength-To-Weight ratio
Average waste generated
~1%
~20%
Resources to frame a typical 2,000 SF house
~6 Junk Cars
~203 Trees
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STEEL
CMU Block
Fast shell construction
Requires minimal skilled labor
Built-in high R-value insulation
Precision framing (1/16" tolerance)
Pre-punched for MEP
High wind rating (up to 200 MPH)
Made from recycled materials
Low site waste
No weak spots or dry rot
Energy efficient (60–80% AC savings)
Non-combustible, lower insurance
No concrete trucks or cranes needed
Qualifies for green certifications
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KRATOS™ (Steel Framing) vs. Traditional Wood Framing
KRATOS™ vs. CMU Block (Concrete Masonry Unit)
STEEL
WOOD
Engineered and manufactured to length
No splitting / cracking / warping
Dimensionally Stable
Dimensionally Stable
Straighter Walls
Square Corners
Fire Resistant
Moisture / Mold / Mildew Restaurant
Termite / Insect Resitant
No weak spots or dry rot
Positive consistent load path
Highest Strength-To-Weight ratio
Average waste generated
~1%
~20%
Resources to frame a typical 2,000 SF house
~6 Junk Cars
~203 Trees
Downloads
Links
STEEL
WOOD
Fast shell construction
Requires minimal skilled labor
Built-in high R-value insulation
Precision framing (1/16" tolerance)
Pre-punched for MEP
High wind rating (up to 200 MPH)
Made from recycled materials
Low site waste
No weak spots or dry rot
Energy efficient (60–80% AC savings)
Non-combustible, lower insurance
No concrete trucks or cranes needed
Qualifies for green certifications
Download & Links