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Ultra Frame

Longevity

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Longevity

Transcon Steel selected EPS and cold formed steel as the core building products for the simple fact that they are both considered highly recyclable and nonbiodegradable. This means that EPS can last for hundreds to thousands of years in its solid state. The cold formed steel selected for Ultra Frame has been galvanized and zinc coated for corrosion resistance, providing an average design life in the most corrosive global zones of 275 years. In temperate climates, the chosen steel can support over a 1200 year design life.

Built for Generations

Maintenance - Ultra Frame requires minimal to zero maintenance for the life of the system.

Resistance - Ultra Frame is inorganic and therefore provides no food value for termites, wood ants, and other insects. Another benefit to the inorganic nature of Ultra Frame is that it does not support mold growth or the transference of mold.

Water Damage - Long-term resistance to water damage, mold, and rot will protect your structure for generations. This makes Ultra Frame one of the best building systems in the world for flood resistant construction. If a flood occurs, remove the interior veneer to flood level, let the wall system dry for 24 hours, then re-veneer the wall.

Fire - Ultra Frame is treated with fire retardant qualifying the system for fire-rated assemblies. Furthermore, during fires, the treated EPS has a health safety 2.5 times that of white pine.