ABOUT REPCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Our Legacy of Expertise in Steel Framing
Repco specializes in steel frame homes and commercial building kits, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create structures that redefine resilience. Our steel frame homes boast exceptional energy efficiency and remarkable resistance to wind and seismic forces, making them the superior choice—particularly in coastal and earthquake-prone areas. With framing crews stationed in strategic locations including Georgia, Florida, the Gulf states, the Carolinas, and Virginia, we bring our expertise to your doorstep, wherever you are in the world.
Experience the epitome of strength and sustainability with Repco's steel frame building systems. Browse through our diverse portfolio, featuring an array of projects, from the majestic Steel Frame Castle to the elegant European Colonial homes. Our gallery showcases completed and ongoing projects, encompassing residential and commercial structures. We've produced a multitude of steel frame homes, many of which are ready for production, offering a glimpse into our innovation and design prowess.
About Steel Framing
Why Steel Framing?
Let's first review the benefits of steel framing as identified by the National Association of Home Builders and/or the Light Gauge Steel Engineers Association.
- Steel is a Superior Construction Material
- The highest strength-to-weight ratio of any building material
- 100% recyclable
- 68% industry recycling rate
- Non-combustible: does not burn and will not contribute fuel to the spread of a fire
- Inorganic: will not rot, warp, split, crack or creep
- Dimensionally stable: does not expand or contract with moisture content
- Consistent material quality: produced in strict accordance with national standards, no regional variations
Benefits to the Consumer
Companies out there claiming lower costs than wood are usually in sales mode. Be critical of these claims and get real estimates for a finished home.
- High strength results in safety, less maintenance and slower aging
- Fire safety (lower insurance rates)
- Not vulnerable to termites
- Not vulnerable to any type of fungi or organism
- Less probability of foundation problems—less weight, less movement
- There is less probability of damage in an earthquake
- A lighter structure with stronger connections results in less seismic force
- Less probability of damage in high winds: stronger connections with screws
With all these advantages, why has the industry not just jumped over to steel?
Besides the resistance to change, there have been reasons such as cost, lack of experienced labor, different tools, and a lack of general knowledge about steel.

During the past few years, many of these concerns have been addressed, and general knowledge in the industry has improved. If we look at the facts today, a typical steel frame home vs. a wood frame home will cost 5 to 10% more than the architecturally equivalent wood frame home. For those with a strict budget, this could be a problem where price is the main concern. On the other hand, homes with large-span roofs and floors are very competitive when using steel. Companies out there claiming lower costs than wood are usually in sales mode. Be critical of these claims and get real estimates for a finished home.
Steel Frame Building Systems
Initially utilizing the red steel post and beam system with posts 8 feet apart for residential and typical "Butler type" designs for commercial applications, it became obvious that the lack of flexibility with these systems would not allow for intricate roof lines and more interesting floor plans. In the late 1980s, the design for what is now the REPco system had begun. By the early to mid-90's, a system was created that made it possible to do anything that wood could do and a whole lot that wood could not do. In the process, the wall and roof configurations were designed with integrated bracing for strength and thermal breaks to eliminate over 90% of the thermal conductivity found in the “Red Steel” and typical steel stud systems. This totally eliminated the ghosting seen on walls and ceilings in cold climates and greatly improved energy efficiency.
Steel Frame Building Package
The REPco Steel Frame Building Package includes the following materials:
- 8 3/8″ exterior walls with 6″ studs, hat channels both sides for thermal break and stability. The walls include studs (structural and window and door framing), track, hat channels, box-type headers, connector plates, angles, and screws to assemble. Structural and header studs are labeled and cut to length. For homes using ICF or concrete walls, these walls are deleted.
- 3 1/2″ interior walls (not 3 5/8″; standard doors do not fit 3 5/8″) include studs (24″ o.c.) structural or drywall, track, headers, bracing as required, clips, angles, and the screws to assemble. In all areas where drywall studs are used, 18GA 3 1/2″ studs are supplied for both sides of all door openings.
- Floor systems include steel joists or unassembled steel trusses, headers, beams, clips, plates, and screws to assemble. Based on span and load, joists are either 8″, 10″, or 12″ deep. Floor trusses are 16″, 18″, or 24″ deep, or as required for the application. All members are labeled and cut to length for proper placement.
- Roof systems are designed with trusses for maximum strength and faster, more accurate field assembly. Typical spacing is 4′–0″ O.C. Included are roof trusses (components are labeled and cut to length), hat channels (spaced 2′–0″ O.C. on top and bottom chords), rafters where required, valley framing, ceiling joists, continuous 6″ subfascia material (bent at the pitch of the roof) for attachment of trim and gutter, soffit framing, headers, beam clips, angles, plates, and the screws to assemble.
- Drawings and code-related items: architectural (if required) and structural (4 sets). Structurals include: wall drawings (all are designed and all studs are labeled) Floor systems and roof systems—all assemblies are labeled, and assembly drawings are included. Seals and calculation packages are available for all states.
- General notes: Structural steel track and stud materials are supplied as engineered in the following gauges: 20, 18, 16, 14, and 12GA. Roof, ceiling, and exterior wall hat channels are 20 GA (structural). Hats used on the inside of the exterior walls are 25GA.
Insulated Concrete Form
At REPco, we design homes with ICF walls, one of the best construction techniques available today.
For longevity, energy efficiency, and strength, it is hard to beat. REPco Industries Inc. has spent the time and energy to develop the best approach for structural framing with ICF walls. We are committed to supporting this industry.
One of the main reasons that one chooses ICF is energy efficiency. Unlike other wood or steel systems, we utilize thermal breaks between the bottom chord of the roof truss and the sheetrock. This area is then filled with your choice of insulation, giving it the most effective insulation properties. This is accomplished with our hat channel furring below the bottom chord. Over the years, we have used almost every type of insulation in our homes. We will be happy to pass on our experience.

We will start with a sketch, a full set of drawings, or anything in between, and complete them to your or your client’s approval. We will supply engineered, sealed drawings for any state in the US. If some of your walls cannot be designed with ICF, we will supply steel-framed walls with thermal breaks on both sides of the steel stud for thermal efficiency.
REPco has designed framing systems for a wide variety of ICF manufacturer’s systems and will do so for your system of choice. All quotations are furnished at no cost to you or your customer.
For the ultimate in framing efficiency, strength, and termite resistance, choose REPco. We will ship internationally as well as domestically.
