Light gauge steel is an alternative to traditional stick framing, but with a slight difference. Each of the components of a light gauge steel house is made out of metal instead of the wooden design of a stick-built home. According to Odera Odabi, this is a big advantage because none of these things can rot, shrink or become damaged by termites. Steel frames can last longer than wood frames. You also don’t have to worry about things like drywall warping, cracking, or shrinking.