Building Alberta with Dominion Metal Frames
We are thrilled with the tremendous success of Dominion Metal Frames of Edmonton, Canada. DMF, which operates an all-Scottsdale operation, coupled forces with Cantiro, a premier homebuilder in Alberta and brought to bear an outstanding product to the market, one of the first in Alberta.
Thanks to DMF, proud new owners of Cantiro-built homes can now enjoy the full range of benefits of steel framing – lower homeowner insurance rate, fire resistance, rot/mold/termite free and healthy high-quality residence all due to the tremendous advantages of LGS steel framing over traditional wood framing methods.
DMF was able to effective combine the flexibility and versatility of Scottsdale’s Scotpanel and Scottruss rollforming equipment platforms and quickly panelize floors and walls for this singe-family residential undertaking, a feat no possible with a competing wood alternative.
According to Tom Rus, Founder and President of DMF, “in the mid-rise space in Canada, LGS framing is already more cost effective than the traditional timber frame.” Tom goes on to add: “Canadian building code has shifted to support energy efficiency, the approach to achieve this has been constructing airtight homes and controlling air movement via HRVs, etc. The lack of breathability in the wall cavity has increased the potential for mold within the wall cavity. LGS eliminates the concern of mold or rot and is the solution to eliminate any concerns of a toxic building cavity. There is also a significant shortage of skilled labour in Canada, and the Scottsdale construction system allows homes to be built with “unskilled” workers.”
If you are in Western Canada and need framing for your next project, check out DMF. Founded in 2023 by Tom Rus, DMF operates Scottsdale’s Scotpanel 7090G2, Scottruss 6050G1, Scotpanel 5140G2, and Knudson FE24 roll forming systems and is a full-service firm also offering complete design and engineering services utilizing ScotSteel software.
