Wall and roof framing made from steel is 100% termite and borer proof. Smartsteel frames don’t require additional chemical treatments to protect them from pest attack eliminating the need for the repeated use of toxic chemical treatments to defend the perimeter of the house against termite attack. It also eliminate the need to use chemically treated timber in the construction of your home. The use of smartsteel frames help prevent potential harm to the environment and the people who may come in contact with the chemicals used for termite protection.