- Services
Revolutionize Your residence
with Unrivaled Resilience.
Fire Resistant
Steel framing provides superior protection against wildfires, offering peace of mind in high-risk areas like Los Angeles.
Earthquake Resilient
Our steel structures deliver enhanced stability and performance during seismic events, protecting your investment and loved ones.
Environmentally Conscious
Cold-formed steel framing is built from recycled steel, making it an eco-friendly choice for sustainable home construction.
Precision Engineering
Steel framing allows for greater precision in construction, resulting in straighter walls, uniform, and consistent dimensions, straighter corners, and tighter lines.
- About
Luxury Living, Meets Structural Excellence.
Pomer Steel is leading a revolution in the construction industry through the use of light-gauge steel framing technology. Founded by Ron Pomerantz, who brings over 30 years of construction experience, we’re transforming how homes are built in Southern California.
In a region challenged by wildfires, earthquakes, and changing environmental conditions, our steel framing solutions offer superior strength, durability, and fire resistance compared to traditional wood construction.
- Process
Engineer Your Vision into
Reality, Step by Step.
01
Professional
Consultation
We discuss your project goals, timeline, and budget considerations.
02
Plan
Conversion
Our experts convert existing architectural plans for steel framing implementation.
03
Engineering &
Approval
All designs undergo rigorous engineering review and permit approval.
04
Precision
Construction
Our specialized teams execute the build with meticulous attention to detail.
05
Quality
Assurance
Comprehensive inspections ensure every aspect meets our exacting standards.
Steel-Frame Solutions: Your Questions Answered
Considering steel framing for your next project? Discover answers to the most common questions about light-gauge steel construction. Our expert team is here to guide you through every detail.
What are the advantages of steel framing?
Steel framing offers numerous advantages including superior fire resistance, enhanced earthquake resilience, dimensional stability (no warping, shrinking, or expanding), resistance to pests like termites, mold resistance, and remarkable strength-to-weight ratio. Our steel structures can withstand extreme weather conditions while allowing for larger spans and open floor plans not possible with traditional materials.
Why use metal framing instead of wood?
While wood has been the conventional choice for decades, metal framing delivers significant improvements in durability, longevity, and structural integrity. Steel doesn’t rot, warp, or attract termites. It’s non-combustible, making it ideal for fire-prone areas like Southern California. Additionally, steel framing creates less waste during construction and is 100% recyclable, making it the more environmentally responsible choice for modern building.
How does steel framing impact construction timelines?
Steel framing can significantly accelerate construction schedules. Our precision-engineered components arrive ready for assembly, reducing on-site fabrication time. Steel’s consistent quality minimizes unexpected adjustments during construction. Additionally, steel framing allows for parallel work processes, as plumbing and electrical installations can proceed simultaneously with framing in many cases, further compressing project timelines.
Is steel framing more expensive than traditional construction?
While the initial material cost of steel may be higher than wood, the total project economics often favor steel when considering long-term value. Steel framing reduces labor costs through faster installation, minimizes waste, lowers insurance premiums due to fire resistance, and dramatically reduces lifetime maintenance expenses. Energy efficiency improvements and enhanced disaster resilience further contribute to the superior long-term value proposition of steel construction.
How does steel framing perform during earthquakes?
Steel’s inherent ductility allows it to bend without breaking during seismic events, absorbing energy that would otherwise damage the structure. Our engineered connections create a unified structural system that moves as one during ground motion, reducing the risk of partial collapses. In earthquake-prone Los Angeles, this performance characteristic offers substantial safety advantages and investment protection compared to traditional building methods.
Can steel-framed homes have the same aesthetic appeal as traditional construction?
Absolutely! Steel framing serves as the “bones” of your home, hidden behind the same finishes used in traditional construction. From contemporary to traditional designs, any architectural style can be achieved with steel framing. In fact, steel’s strength allows for more creative freedom, enabling larger open spaces, dramatic cantilevers, and floor-to-ceiling windows that might not be structurally feasible with wood framing.