CONVENTIONAL WOOD FRAMING VS. CFS + AIRCRETE

A Real-World Comparison

Below is a side-by-side breakdown your customers will understand immediately.

1. LONGEVITY & STRUCTURAL DURABILITY

Wood Framing (Traditional)

• Prone to rot, warp, twist, and split

• Vulnerable to termites and carpenter ants

• Absorbs moisture → mold, mildew, decay

• Environmental changes cause movement, cracks, squeaks

• Average real structural lifespan: 25–50 years

ATKC CFS + Aircrete Construction

• Non-combustible, rust-protected galvanized steel

• 100% termite-proof and mold-proof

• No warping or shrinkage

• Engineered to commercial-grade tolerances

• Aircrete adds fire and moisture resistance

• Expected structural lifespan: 150+ years

Result: ATKC homes outlive mortgages — and often outlive the owners.

2. FIRE SAFETY

Wood

• Highly flammable

• Rapid flame spread

• Insurance risks are higher

CFS + Aircrete

• Steel does not ignite

• Aircrete is a Class-A fire-resistant material

• Internal fire ratings far exceed standard code

Result: Significantly safer, lower insurance, long-term reliability

3. ENERGY EFFICIENCY & COMFORT

Wood

• Insulation inconsistencies

• More thermal bridging

• Expensive heating/cooling losses

• R-values degrade as building ages

ATKC Aircrete Systems

• Stable R-value for entire lifetime

• Superior thermal mass → cooler summers, warmer winters

• Nearly airtight building envelope

• Reduced energy consumption by 30–50%

• Works seamlessly with PU composite panels

Result: Homes perform like high-efficiency commercial structures

4. ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

Wood

• Requires cutting mature trees

• Susceptible to mold and rot (extra chemicals needed)

• Wasteful, inconsistent, labor-heavy

CFS + Aircrete

• Steel is fully recyclable

• Aircrete uses minimal cement, no aggregates, no toxins

• 90% less construction waste

• Sustainable with long-term environmental stability

Result: Cleaner, greener, healthier homes

5. PRECISION AND BUILD SPEED

Wood

• Human-dependent measuring and cutting

• Errors, rework, delays

• On-site weather slows progress

• Unpredictable schedule

ATKC CFS Panelized System

• Manufactured with automated precision

• Perfectly straight lines and exact dimensions

• Panels assembled on site in days, not weeks

• Dry-in shell ready up to 3× faster

Result: Faster turnover, controlled timeline, no surprises

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6. COST CONTROL & PRICE STABILITY

Wood

• Material price fluctuations

• Waste and mistakes increase labor cost

• Long-term maintenance is expensive

• Insurance is higher

CFS + Aircrete

• Stable steel pricing

• 0% material waste on framing

• Lower energy bills for life

• Significantly lower maintenance costs

• Long-term structural warranties (ATKC: 35 Years)

Result: Lower lifetime cost of ownership and higher ROI