{"id":10567,"date":"2026-10-17T22:43:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T20:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/houses-with-steel-structure\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T15:07:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T13:07:04","slug":"houses-with-steel-structure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/houses-with-steel-structure\/","title":{"rendered":"Houses with Steel Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10567\" class=\"elementor elementor-10567 elementor-9485\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-n9485a elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"n9485a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-n9485b\" data-id=\"n9485b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-n9485c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"n9485c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cih\">\n<section class=\"cih-phero\" aria-labelledby=\"h1\">\n <div class=\"cih-phero-txt\">\n  <p class=\"cih-crumbs\"><a href=\"\/en\/\">Home<\/a> \u203a <a href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/prefabricated-steel-homes\/\">Prefabricated Homes<\/a> \u203a Homes with Steel Structure<\/p>\n  <p class=\"cih-kicker\">Steel Houses<\/p>\n  <h1 id=\"h1\"><em>Steel Structure<\/em> Houses: What They Are Like and How They Are Built<\/h1>\n  <p class=\"cih-lead\">A house with a steel structure supports the floor slabs and roof using steel posts and beams instead of load-bearing walls. In StarModul homes, galvanized steel tubes are joined with bolted fittings\u2014without welding\u2014and enclosed with insulated sandwich panels. <\/p>\n  <div class=\"cih-cta\"><a class=\"cih-btn cih-btn-o\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/contact\/\">Request a Quote<\/a><a class=\"cih-btn cih-btn-g\" href=\"#tipos\">Types of structures<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/casa-prefabricada-estructura-met.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" alt=\"Bolted steel structure of a StarModul prefabricated house during assembly\" fetchpriority=\"high\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Bolted steel structure during assembly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cih-sec cih-bg-w\" id=\"tipos\" aria-labelledby=\"tip\">\n <div class=\"cih-w\">\n  <div class=\"cih-head\"><p class=\"cih-kicker\">Types<\/p><h2 id=\"tip\">Three Ways to Build a House with <em>a Steel Frame<\/em><\/h2><p class=\"cih-lead\">Not all metal houses are the same. They differ in their profile, how they're assembled, and what can be done with them afterward. <\/p><\/div>\n  <table class=\"cih-spec\"><tbody>\n   <tr><th scope=\"row\">Steel framing<\/th><td>Lightweight, closely spaced profiles made of bent sheet metal that form the walls, much like in a wooden house. Lightweight, yet each wall is load-bearing. <\/td><\/tr>\n   <tr><th scope=\"row\">Welded rolled profiles<\/th><td>IPE or HEB beams and posts welded on-site or in a workshop. Suitable for long spans, but requires welding and heavy equipment. <\/td><\/tr>\n   <tr><th scope=\"row\">StarModul Screw-On Tube<\/th><td>100 \u00d7 100 mm galvanized steel tubes connected with patented fittings and screws. It is assembled using dry assembly methods and hand tools, and can be expanded. <\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody><\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"x3d is-str\" id=\"x3d-est\" aria-labelledby=\"x3d-est-h\"><div class=\"x3d__in\"><div class=\"x3d__txt\"><p class=\"x3d__kick\">3D Structure<\/p><h2 class=\"x3d__h\" id=\"x3d-est-h\">The Steel Structure, <em>House by House<\/em><\/h2><p class=\"x3d__lead\">This is what the inside of a StarModul steel structure house looks like. You start by seeing just the steel structure; switch the view to see how the panels enclose it. <\/p><div class=\"x3d__tg\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Vista de los modelos\"><button type=\"button\" data-v=\"p\" aria-pressed=\"false\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 10l9-6 9 6v10H3zM9 20v-6h6v6\"><\/path><\/svg>With panels<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-v=\"s\" aria-pressed=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 20V10l8-6 8 6v10M4 10h16M4 15h16M9 20V7.5M15 20V7.5\"><\/path><\/svg>Structure Only<\/button><\/div><p class=\"x3d__hint\">Give it a try: change the view or hover your mouse over a card.<\/p><ul class=\"x3d__ul\"><li>Rotate, zoom in, and measure right in your browser\u2014no installation required<\/li><li>Remove the siding and roof, and inspect each bolted connector<\/li><li>Cut by floor, hide pieces, and share the link<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"x3d__cta\"><a class=\"x3d__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/3d-houses\/\">View the 53 houses in 3D<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x3d__grid\"><a class=\"x3d__card\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/3d-houses\/#3d-casa-dos-plantas-cambrils\"><span class=\"x3d__ph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/casa-3d-casa-dos-plantas-cambrils.jpg\" alt=\"170 m\u00b2 house on two floors \u00b7 Cambrils (Tarragona)\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/casa-3d-casa-dos-plantas-cambrils-estructura.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><span class=\"x3d__pill\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2.8l8 4.6v9.2l-8 4.6-8-4.6V7.4zM12 12l8-4.6M12 12v9.2M12 12L4 7.4\"><\/path><\/svg>View in 3D<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x3d__ct\"><strong>170 m\u00b2 two-story house \u00b7 Cambrils (Tarragona)<\/strong><span>Floor plan: 7.5 \u00d7 17.4 m \u00b7 Height: 7.3 m<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"x3d__card\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/3d-houses\/#3d-casa-tres-plantas-sitges\"><span class=\"x3d__ph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/casa-3d-casa-tres-plantas-sitges.jpg\" alt=\"390 m\u00b2 house on three floors \u00b7 Sitges\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/casa-3d-casa-tres-plantas-sitges-estructura.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><span class=\"x3d__pill\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2.8l8 4.6v9.2l-8 4.6-8-4.6V7.4zM12 12l8-4.6M12 12v9.2M12 12L4 7.4\"><\/path><\/svg>View in 3D<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x3d__ct\"><strong>390 m\u00b2 house on three floors \u00b7 Sitges<\/strong><span>Floor plan: 14.8 \u00d7 18.6 m \u00b7 Height: 11.7 m<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"x3d__card\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/3d-houses\/#3d-casa-dos-plantas-llagostera\"><span class=\"x3d__ph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/casa-3d-casa-dos-plantas-llagostera.jpg\" alt=\"270 m\u00b2 house on two floors \u00b7 Llagostera (Girona)\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/casa-3d-casa-dos-plantas-llagostera-estructura.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><span class=\"x3d__pill\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2.8l8 4.6v9.2l-8 4.6-8-4.6V7.4zM12 12l8-4.6M12 12v9.2M12 12L4 7.4\"><\/path><\/svg>View in 3D<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x3d__ct\"><strong>270 m\u00b2 two-story house \u00b7 Llagostera (Girona)<\/strong><span>Floor plan: 11.5 \u00d7 17.4 m \u00b7 ceiling height: 7.2 m<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"x3d__card\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/3d-houses\/#3d-vivienda-unifamiliar-el-brull\"><span class=\"x3d__ph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/casa-3d-vivienda-unifamiliar-el-brull.jpg\" alt=\"380 m\u00b2 single-story house \u00b7 El Brull (Barcelona)\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/casa-3d-vivienda-unifamiliar-el-brull-estructura.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><span class=\"x3d__pill\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2.8l8 4.6v9.2l-8 4.6-8-4.6V7.4zM12 12l8-4.6M12 12v9.2M12 12L4 7.4\"><\/path><\/svg>View in 3D<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x3d__ct\"><strong>380 m\u00b2 single-story house \u00b7 El Brull (Barcelona)<\/strong><span>Floor plan: 17.9 \u00d7 28.2 m \u00b7 Height: 5.5 m<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><script>(function(){var s=document.getElementById(\"x3d-est\");if(!s)return;s.addEventListener(\"click\",function(ev){var b=ev.target.closest(\".x3d__tg button\");if(!b)return;var st=b.dataset.v===\"s\";s.classList.toggle(\"is-str\",st);[].forEach.call(s.querySelectorAll(\".x3d__tg button\"),function(x){x.setAttribute(\"aria-pressed\",String(x===b))})})})();<\/script><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cih-sec cih-bg-l\" aria-labelledby=\"ven\">\n <div class=\"cih-w\">\n  <div class=\"cih-head\"><p class=\"cih-kicker\">Advantages<\/p><h2 id=\"ven\">Why Build a House with <em>a Steel Structure<\/em>?<\/h2><\/div>\n  <div class=\"cih-grid3\">\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2a10 10 0 1 0 0 20 10 10 0 0 0 0-20zm0 18a8 8 0 1 1 0-16 8 8 0 0 1 0 16zm.5-13H11v6l5.2 3.2.8-1.3-4.5-2.7z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Quick<\/h3><p>The parts arrive pre-cut and are bolted together: the frame is assembled in one week, the insulation panels are installed in another, and the house is completed in 3\u20134 months.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 3H5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v14a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h14a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2zm-2 10h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Lightweight<\/h3><p>It weighs much less than one made of concrete or brick, so the foundation is simpler and it can be used to expand existing homes.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M21.7 6.3 17.7 2.3a1 1 0 0 0-1.4 0L2.3 16.3a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.4l4 4a1 1 0 0 0 1.4 0l14-14a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.4zM7 19.6 4.4 17 6 15.4l1.3 1.3 1.4-1.4-1.3-1.3 1.6-1.6 2 2 1.4-1.4-2-2 1.6-1.6 1.3 1.3 1.4-1.4-1.3-1.3L14.6 6.4l2 2 1.4-1.4-2-2L17 3.4 19.6 6z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Free Design<\/h3><p>The posts allow for open floor plans, large windows, and overhangs. One or two stories, flat or sloped roof. <\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M15 13V5a3 3 0 0 0-6 0v8a5 5 0 1 0 6 0zm-3-9a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v3h-2V5a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Insulation<\/h3><p>With sandwich panels, the walls have a thermal transmittance of 0.155 W\/m\u00b2K and the roof has a thermal transmittance of 0.128 W\/m\u00b2K.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 3h18v3h-7.5v12H21v3H3v-3h7.5V6H3z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Durable<\/h3><p>Galvanized steel does not rust, is not attacked by termites, and does not warp when exposed to moisture.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 3H5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v14a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h14a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2zm-2 10h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Expandable and recyclable<\/h3><p>Since it is bolted together, it can be expanded or modified, and the steel is almost entirely recycled at the end of its life.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cih-sec cih-bg-w\" aria-labelledby=\"como\">\n <div class=\"cih-w\">\n  <div class=\"cih-head\"><p class=\"cih-kicker\">Step by step<\/p><h2 id=\"como\">How to Build a House with <em>a Steel Structure<\/em><\/h2><\/div>\n  <ol class=\"cih-phases\">\n   <li><b>Design and Calculations<\/b>: The architect designs the house, and an engineer calculates the structure to account for its loads and location.<\/li>\n   <li><b>Foundations<\/b>: Slab, footings, or crawl space, with structural anchors. <a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/construction-details\/#cimentacion\">See foundations<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><b>Structure<\/b>: The tubes are connected to StarModul components to form posts, beams, and floor slabs. <a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/our-construction-system\/\">View the system<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><b>Facade and Roof<\/b>: Sandwich panels screwed to the structure, with the exterior finish of your choice. <a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/construction-details\/#fachadas\">See facades<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><b>Interior: Plumbing<\/b>, drywall, flooring, and finishes, just like in any home.<\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cih-sec cih-bg-l\" aria-labelledby=\"cas\">\n <div class=\"cih-w\">\n  <div class=\"cih-head\"><p class=\"cih-kicker\">What You Can Build<\/p><h2 id=\"cas\">Metal Buildings for <em>Every Project<\/em><\/h2><\/div>\n  <div class=\"cih-grid2\">\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M21.7 6.3 17.7 2.3a1 1 0 0 0-1.4 0L2.3 16.3a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.4l4 4a1 1 0 0 0 1.4 0l14-14a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.4zM7 19.6 4.4 17 6 15.4l1.3 1.3 1.4-1.4-1.3-1.3 1.6-1.6 2 2 1.4-1.4-2-2 1.6-1.6 1.3 1.3 1.4-1.4-1.3-1.3L14.6 6.4l2 2 1.4-1.4-2-2L17 3.4 19.6 6z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>One-story house<\/h3><p>No stairs, and the deck is at whatever height you want.  <a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/single-story-prefabricated-homes\/\">Single-story prefabricated homes<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M21.7 6.3 17.7 2.3a1 1 0 0 0-1.4 0L2.3 16.3a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.4l4 4a1 1 0 0 0 1.4 0l14-14a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.4zM7 19.6 4.4 17 6 15.4l1.3 1.3 1.4-1.4-1.3-1.3 1.6-1.6 2 2 1.4-1.4-2-2 1.6-1.6 1.3 1.3 1.4-1.4-1.3-1.3L14.6 6.4l2 2 1.4-1.4-2-2L17 3.4 19.6 6z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Two-story house<\/h3><p>Steel floor slab between stories and staircase built using the same system.  <a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/two-story-prefabricated-homes\/\">Two-story prefabricated homes<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 3H5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v14a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h14a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2zm-2 10h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Expansion<\/h3><p>A room, an additional floor, or an extension attached to the house.  <a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/home-addition-with-a-steel-frame\/\">Home Expansion<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 3h18v3h-7.5v12H21v3H3v-3h7.5V6H3z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Just the structure<\/h3><p>If your builder takes care of the rest, you can purchase just the frame and connectors at <a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/starmodul.com\/estructuras-metalicas-casas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StarModul.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cih-sec cih-bg-w\" aria-labelledby=\"pr\">\n <div class=\"cih-w\">\n  <div class=\"cih-head\"><p class=\"cih-kicker\">Actual Works<\/p><h2 id=\"pr\"><em>Completed<\/em> houses with a steel structure<\/h2><\/div>\n  <div class=\"cih-proj\">\n   <a class=\"cih-p\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/proyectos\/turnkey-home-in-cambrils-tarragona\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CAMBRILS-FINAL-768x576.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"House with a steel structure in Cambrils\" title=\"\"><span><small>Turnkey<\/small><strong>Cambrils<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n   <a class=\"cih-p\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/proyectos\/prefab-house-in-calonge-girona\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ruben2022-2-231-768x576.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Prefabricated steel structure house in Calonge\" title=\"\"><span><small>Kit<\/small><strong>Calonge<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n   <a class=\"cih-p\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/proyectos\/turnkey-home-in-vilanova-de-la-barca-lleida\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/VILANOVA-44-768x576.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"House with a steel structure in Vilanova de la Barca\" title=\"\"><span><small>Turnkey<\/small><strong>Vilanova de la Barca<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cih-sec cih-faq cih-bg-l\" aria-labelledby=\"faq\">\n <div class=\"cih-w cih-faq-g\">\n  <div><p class=\"cih-kicker\">Frequently asked questions<\/p><h2 id=\"faq\">Questions About Houses with <em>Steel Structures<\/em><\/h2><a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-industrialized-house\/\">More Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/div>\n  <div>\n   <details><summary>Do houses with a steel structure rust?<\/summary><p>No, the steel is protected. StarModul tubes are made of galvanized steel and are enclosed within the structure, protected from the rain. <\/p><\/details>\n   <details><summary>Is a steel house cold or warm?<\/summary><p>No: it\u2019s the exterior envelope that provides insulation, not the structure. With sandwich panels, the walls have a thermal resistance of 0.155 W\/m\u00b2K and the roof 0.128 W\/m\u00b2K, which is better than many conventional homes. <\/p><\/details>\n   <details><summary>How long does a house with a steel structure last?<\/summary><p>Just like a well-maintained conventional house. Galvanized steel does not rot or warp when exposed to moisture. <\/p><\/details>\n   <details><summary>Can you take out a mortgage on a metal house?<\/summary><p>Yes. It's built on solid ground and has a permit, <a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/mortgage-for-a-prefabricated-home\/\">so it's a property just like any other. Check out the mortgage requirements<\/a>.  <\/p><\/details>\n   <details><summary>Does a house with a steel structure require a building permit?<\/summary><p>Yes, the same as for a newly built house: plans, a major construction permit, and the certificate of occupancy or first-occupancy permit.  <a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/permit-for-a-prefabricated-house\/\">View the guide<\/a><\/p><\/details>\n   <details><summary>How does it behave when exposed to fire?<\/summary><p>Steel does not burn, and the panels have a fire rating of B-s1, d0.<\/p><\/details>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cih-band\" aria-labelledby=\"cta\">\n <div class=\"cih-w cih-band-in\">\n  <div><p class=\"cih-kicker\">Free, No-Obligation Quote<\/p><h2 id=\"cta\">Thinking about a <em>steel<\/em> house?<\/h2><p>Send us your idea or your plans, and we'll prepare a quote for you: turnkey projects in Lleida and Tarragona, and DIY kits anywhere.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"cih-cta\"><a class=\"cih-btn cih-btn-o\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/contact\/\">Request a Quote<\/a><a class=\"cih-btn cih-btn-g\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/prefabricated-kit-home\/\">View the kit<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do houses with a steel structure rust?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, the steel is protected. 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