Built from yellow and red brick with many decorative features, these attractive houses are based on prototypes in North East Essex but could be used for any location as this type of house was built all over the UK. Click on any image for a larger view. SBK001B1-4: 4mm/ft scale for OO, EM, P4/S4, 009 gauges (Can be scaled to suit.

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• Provides brief services to low-income consumers facing a wide variety of issues, including but not limited to debt collection, student loans, credit reporting, predatory lending, identity theft, and consumer scams. East Bay Community Law Center Phone: 510-548-4040. Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments or Stimulus Payments.

Following Governor Pritzker’s request for social distancing to limit the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s (IHDA) office is closed to the public until further notice; however, IHDA remains open for business.

Our team is working hard to make sure IHDA programs and support remain available with zero interruptions in service.

If you have questions regarding COVID-19, please call 1-800-889-3931 or view up to date information on how Illinois is handling COVID-19 from the State of Illinois Coronavirus Response Site.

Governor Pritzker Eviction Moratorium Information

UPDATE: The Tenant Declaration Form is now available here.

• The Tenant Declaration form in Arabic is here.
• The Tenant Declaration form in Chinese is here.
• The Tenant Declaration form in Hindi is here.
• The Tenant Declaration form in Polish is here.
• The Tenant Declaration form in Spanish is here.
• The Tenant Declaration form in Tagalog is here.

In addition to providing your landlord with a signed declaration, you should retain a copy of the signed declaration(s) for your records. If you need legal assistance, you may wish to reach out to legal resource agencies listed here (en español).

How to Contact IHDA

• Online: visit www.ihda.org for current information and contacts for all active IHDA programs.
• Email: see our Contact Us page for key department contacts.
• Phone: for all general inquiries, call 312.836.5200 to be connected with the appropriate department.
  • For Emergency Rental Assistance or Emergency Mortgage Assistance, please call 312.883.2720 or 888.252.1119.
• See our Staff Directory for a complete list of staff phone numbers by department.
• IHDA organized a group of housing counseling agencies, community-based organizations and non-profit organizations (including legal assistance groups) to assist IHDA in operating the ERA and EMA programs. These Community Outreach and Assistance (COA) partners are able to provide information and outreach and help direct and assist residents whose income has been impacted by COVID 19 by identifying other available resources. Please find a directory of COA partners here.

Governor Pritzker Rental and Mortgage Relief Program Updates

Nearly 100,000 Illinois residents applied for housing assistance through either the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) or Emergency Mortgage Assistance (EMA) programs. The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) continues to notify applicants via email regarding the status of their application, and appreciate your patience during these difficult times.

By the end of December 2020, IHDA will have disbursed more than $300 million in emergency housing assistance to renters and homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have questions about these programs, click here (en español) for a list of ERA FAQs or here (en español) for a list of EMA FAQs or email us atcommunications@ihda.org.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program and Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program Updates Regarding Fraud

ALERT: What should I do if I have reason to believe that someone is providing fraudulent information in an attempt to obtain ERA or EMA funds?

IHDA takes all allegations of fraud seriously. If you have reason to believe someone is providing fraudulent information in an attempt to obtain ERA or EMA funds please promptly send an e-mail to either ERAFraudAllegation@ihda.org (for rental) or EMAFraudAllegation@ihda.org (for mortgage), with as much detail as possible so that IHDA can promptly investigate the matter. Alternatively, you could file a complaint online with the Office of the Executive Inspector General at:

https://www2.illinois.gov/oeig/complaints/Pages/OnlineComplaint.aspx.

ALERT: Please be aware that the Illinois Housing Development Authority is currently initiating calls to a limited number of applicants for the Emergency Rental Assistance and Emergency Mortgage Assistance programs.

• The nature of the Emergency Rental Assistance call is to inform renters their application is missing a piece of information. Written instructions that contain the proper e-mail to send your information will also be provided.
• The nature of Emergency Mortgage Assistance calls is to let applicants know email is coming that will request a mortgage statement and W9 completed by their servicer.

Please note that during these calls, the Illinois Housing Development Authority will not be asking for any personal information or directing you to send the caller an e-mail. If the caller asks for personal information, indicates that you need to pay a fee, provides you with a suspicious e-mail or U.S. Mail address, please err on the side of caution, hang up and contact our call center at (312) 883-2720 or toll free at (888) 252-1119.

Rental Assistance

There has been no suspension of rent payments for the City of Chicago or State of Illinois. This means tenants are still obligated to pay their rent per the terms of their lease, if they are able to do so.

Illinois Eviction Filing Moratorium

Per Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2020-72, as amended by Executive Order 2020-74 and 2021-01, landlords are prohibited from initiating eviction actions against covered persons unless they pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other tenants or an immediate and severe risk to property. A “covered person” is defined as a tenant who provides their landlord with a certification under penalty of perjury stating that:

1. They expect to earn no more than $99,000 in annual income for Calendar Year 2020 (or $198,000 if filing jointly);
2. They are unable to make a full rent or housing payment due to a COVID-19 related hardship including, but not limited to, substantial loss of income, loss of compensable hours of work or wages, or an increase in out-of-pocket expenses directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic;
3. They are using best efforts to make timely partial payments that are as close to the full payment as the individual’s circumstances may permit, taking into account other non-discretionary expenses; and
4. Eviction would likely render them homeless—or force them to move into and live in close quarters in a new congregate or shared living setting—because they have no other available housing options.

In addition to largely prohibiting the filing of eviction actions against covered persons, the Executive Order also prohibits the enforcement of eviction orders against all individuals unless they have been found to pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other tenants or an immediate and severe risk to property. The Executive Order does not relieve any individual of the obligation to pay rent or comply with any other obligation that they may have pursuant to a lease or rental agreement. This moratorium is in effect until February 6, 2021 (subject to further extension or amendment by the Governor).

National Eviction Moratorium

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a temporary national moratorium on most evictions for nonpayment of rent due to COVID-19 in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Evicted renters must move, which leads to multiple outcomes that increase the risk of COVID-19 spread. The moratorium takes effect September 4, 2020 and will last until January31, 2021 covering tens of millions of renters at risk of eviction nationwide.

An eligible tenant must execute a declaration form under penalty of perjury to the landlord certifying that:

• The tenant does not expect to earn more than $99,000 (or $198,000 if filing a joint tax return) in 2020 or has received a CARES Act stimulus check;
• Has used their best efforts to obtain government assistance for rent or housing;
• Is unable to pay rent due to a substantial loss in income or because of extraordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses;
• Is making their best effort to make partial rent payments;
• Has no other available housing options if evicted; and
• Understands they may need to pay back rent and fees once the moratorium expires.

If you meet all of these conditions listed above, you must send a signed declaration to your landlord.

The emergency order applies only to those unable to make full rent payment and does not prohibit evictions resulting from issues other than nonpayment of rent. The eviction moratorium does not require landlords to forgive housing payments or preclude the charging or collection of fees, penalties, or interest for failure to make rent and housing payments.

The National Low Income Housing Coalition has developed an FAQ for renters interested in participating in the moratorium.

OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENTERS
Illinois Department of Human Services

• The Homeless Prevention Program provides rental/mortgage assistance and utility assistance to eligible individuals and families who are in danger of eviction, foreclosure or homelessness or are currently homeless. The program is designed to stabilize individuals and families in their existing homes, shorten the amount of time that individuals and families stay in shelters and assist individuals and families with securing affordable housing.
• The Emergency and Transitional Housing Program gives immediate and comprehensive shelter services to homeless persons and persons at risk of becoming homeless.
• The Illinois Welcoming Center (IWC) is a comprehensive service center for the integration of immigrants and refugees in Illinois. IDHS will dedicate $38 million in pandemic-related emergency programs and direct assistance to Illinois immigrants, refugees and limited English Proficient individuals who are facing unemployment, loss of income, medical costs and food and housing insecurity as a direct result of COVID-19.
  • COVID Family Support Project cash assistance – launching online on October 1st. Please click here to check your eligibility.
  • COVID Housing and Utility Assistance program – launching on October 15th. Please click here to find an organization that can provide assistance in applying for housing and utility assistance.

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

• The Pritzker Administration, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), has launched a new initiative to help Illinois families access and afford home energy assistance and other essential services during COVID-19. Building on the State’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program, the State’s Fiscal Year 2021 budget authorizes an expansion of the LIHEAP and CSBG programs for eligible Illinoisans seeking emergency assistance to cover costs of utility bills, rent, temporary shelter, food and other household necessities.
• The Help Illinois Families initiative has implemented an online form to make it easier and faster for individuals and families to remotely request assistance through the LIHEAP and/or CSBG programs. Funding may be limited in some areas of the state and completion of the form is not a guarantee of funding.

DuPage County CRIS Coronavirus Relief Funds

• Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) are now available to assist residents of DuPage County avoid eviction, foreclosure, or homelessness. Services offered may include rent or security deposit assistance as well as help with property assessments and foreclosure prevention through mortgage assistance.
• To be eligible for these funds, households must meet income guidelines and demonstrate that they experienced a housing crisis because of COVID-19.
• Requests for assistance are now being accepted online in either English or in Español starting on Wednesday, 11/18/20. Requests will be accepted through Wednesday, 11/25/20 or until the maximum capacity for requests has been reached. Households will need to complete a full application through a network of a service providers to be considered for assistance.

Housing Counseling Agencies

• The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sponsors housing counseling agencies throughout Illinois that can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures and credit issues.
• Click here to contact a HUD-approved counseling agency.

Housing Counseling Agencies

• The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sponsors housing counseling agencies throughout Illinois that can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures and credit issues.
• Click here to contact a HUD-approved counseling agency.

Finding an Apartment

• ILHousingSearch.org is a fast, easy-to-use FREE search lets people look for rental housing. Provides detailed information and links to housing resources, helpful tools for renters such as an affordability calculator, rental checklist and information about renter rights and responsibilities.
• The service is also available through a toll-free, bilingual call center at: (877) 428-8844.

Rental Housing Support Program

• Provides rental assistance to extremely low-income households living in participating properties.
• Contact one of the administering agencies directly to apply.
• The City of Chicago administers its own version of the Rental Housing Support Program.

Utilities Moratorium

• At the request of the Illinois Commerce Commission, the following utilities have committed to extending the moratorium on utility disconnections for low-income (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program qualified) residential customers and those financially impacted by COVID-19 until March 31, 2021: Ameren Illinois, Aqua Illinois, Illinois American Water, Commonwealth Edison, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, and Utility Services of Illinois. Please read more in the update from the Citizens Utility Board here.
• MidAmerican will voluntarily extend the moratorium on disconnections for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program qualified residential customers through March 31, 2021 and is further considering additional options to help their customers during this unprecedented time.
• Additionally, Nicor Gas and Liberty Utilities have agreed to extend the moratorium on disconnections for all residential customers until March 31, 2021.

Homeownership Assistance

If you can pay your mortgage, pay your mortgage on time.

If you are struggling to make your mortgage payments, or believe you may fall behind soon, contact your loan servicer now.

Current Homeowners

Single-Family Mortgage Forbearance

• Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and guidance from federal agencies and the GSEs, there are two protections for homeowners with federally or GSE-backed (Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac) funded mortgages:
  • First, for many federally or GSE-backed loans, your lender or loan servicer may not foreclose on you until at least February 28, 2021. Specifically, the CARES Act and the guidance from the GSEs, the FHA, the VA, and the USDA, prohibit lenders and servicers from beginning a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure against you, or from finalizing a foreclosure judgment or sale. This protection began on March 18, 2020, and extends through at least February 28, 2021.
  • Second, if you experience financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, you have a right to request and obtain a forbearance for up to 180 days. You also have the right to request and obtain an extension for up to another 180 days (for a total of up to 360 days). You must contact your loan servicer to request this forbearance. There will be no additional fees, penalties or additional interest (beyond scheduled amounts) added to your account. You do not need to submit additional documentation to qualify other than your claim to have a pandemic-related financial hardship.
• Click here to find information to determine if you have a federal or GSE-backed mortgage

What is a forbearance?

• Forbearance is when your mortgage servicer or lender allows you to pause or reduce your mortgage payments for a limited period of time. Forbearance doesn’t erase what you owe, you are still required to repay any missed/reduced payments in the future. If your income is restored, reach out to your servicer and resume making payments as soon as you can. The CARES Act does not specify how each lender chooses to incorporate their forbearance policy, so struggling homeowners should reach out to their lender.

Credit Scores

• If you are approved for a forbearance, a payment delay or other payment arrangement with your creditor or servicer (and you are current on your accounts) then the creditor or servicer will continue to report you to the credit rating agencies as current. Your credit report/score will not be negatively impacted by these non- or delayed payments during the covered period of the arrangement.

DuPage County CRIS Coronavirus Relief Funds

• Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) are now available to assist residents of DuPage County avoid eviction, foreclosure, or homelessness. Services offered may include rent or security deposit assistance as well as help with property assessments and foreclosure prevention through mortgage assistance.
• To be eligible for these funds, households must meet income guidelines and demonstrate that they experienced a housing crisis because of COVID-19.
• Requests for assistance are now being accepted online in either English or in Español starting on Wednesday, 11/18/20. Requests will be accepted through Wednesday, 11/25/20 or until the maximum capacity for requests has been reached. Households will need to complete a full application through a network of a service providers to be considered for assistance.

Finding a Housing Counselor

• Housing counselors can help you understand your options if you are having trouble paying your mortgage. They can communicate with your mortgage lender or servicer on your behalf and help you find legal representation if necessary. Counselors can also help you create a budget to manage your expenses and possibly stay in your home.
• All services are free.
• Find a counselor near you today and begin to get the help you need.

Potential Homebuyers

• IHDA administers homebuying programs that provide as much as $10,000 in down payment assistance for potential homeowners across Illinois.
• Click here to find a participating lender to discuss your options.

Realtors & Partners

• Expect no service disruptions.
• All our programs are fully funded and available.
• All reviews are still being conducted in a timely manner.
• Please contact us with any questions. We’re here to help any way can.

Additional State of Illinois Resources

State of Illinois (COVID-19) Response

• Stay up-to-date on all things Illinois COVID-19. Protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of Illinoisans is Governor Pritzker’s top priority. The administration continues to work closely with local health departments, county officials and federal partners to put systems in place to respond to COVID-19. This website will provide the latest news releases related to coronavirus, resources, FAQs, video archives of press conferences and tips from leading experts to keep you and your family safe.

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

• The mission of IDPH is to protect the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and the control of disease and injury. Please click here for the latest updates from IDPH.

Illinois COVID-19 Donations

• If you or your organization is interested in donating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), please coordinate directly by contacting: donations@illinois.gov
• For all other donations, please email: Business.Donations@illinois.gov

Illinois Department of Employment Security

• For all COVID-19 unemployment benefits information, please visit the IDES site.

Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)

• IDOR has established a web page to provide information and resources to help Illinois taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus.

Disaster Relief Housing

First Response Disaster Relief Housing: Age-Old Solution Meets Modern Technology & Spirited Innovation

At Absolute Steel, you have our respect, our shared commitment, and our ready support when assisting those in need with disaster relief housing.

Expanding upon our tubular steel building system – already in use throughout North America and around the globe – we have engineered a revolutionary new concept in disaster relief shelters. It is called Transitional Relief Housing.

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The Transitional Relief Housing Concept

The system’s purpose is twofold:

• To provide a secure, low-cost, immediate response emergency relief shelter, and
• To immediately transition into economical, practical permanent housing for survivors.

Rapid First Response Solution

Our system’s first-response solution is, at first glance, a tent. But really, it is a steel-framed structure using a temporary exterior.

Permanent exteriors are merely awaiting the application of indigenous materials or in some models, a permanent steel panel roof can be applied immediately, thereby making the eventual transition to permanent quicker for the residents.

The basic frame structure is engineered and in most cases is of higher structural integrity than what was destroyed in the disaster. All are stable and sturdy, yet easily erected in just a few hours. Even by the unskilled, using common tools.

Meeting the Delivery Challenge

Simplicity of set-up is a major advantage. But unless materials and tools can be delivered rapidly, even to remote and ravaged locations, that advantage is lost. But a transitional disaster relief structure from Absolute Steel is prepared for fast delivery.

• All components of our emergency relief shelter system are packaged in compact, easily-transported bundles.
• Each bundle contains a single, complete emergency relief housing unit.
• The single-unit bundle is designed for high-density packing in standard shipping containers, for transfer to the disaster area.
• Upon arrival, shipments are easily broken down into individual units, for transport to their final destinations.
• From there, an individual kit can be transferred to the emergency site in the bed of a full-size pickup or a small trailer. This makes it easier and faster to get the housing right where it needs to be – no large equipment needed.
• Then, each kit can be assembled by two people using basic tools.

Pictured Above: Our steel frame kits are easily stored for fast deployment. High-density packing requires minimal storage space.

Next Picture: A complete frame kit delivered on-site when needed.

Long-Term Relief

Once the most immediate and urgent needs have been met, attention can turn to the challenges of rebuilding.

But rather than tearing down and replacing their emergency relief shelters, survivors transition them into practical, comfortable new homes.

Tent or tarp fabric is replaced with steel panels – or wood, adobe or other locally-available materials. Improved flooring may be added, along with insulation, plumbing, power and other amenities, as circumstances allow.

None of the original work or materials go to waste.

Absolute Advantages

Warehousing & Transport

• Interchangeable components = reduced manufacturing and inventory costs.

• Compact packaging = maximum efficiency in storage, transport, distribution.

• Design backed by years of shipping & logistics experience, both domestic and international.

Easy assembly

• Simple, illustrated instructions included with each kit.

• Color-coded, slip-together connections make assembly simple – even for those with no construction experience.

• Can be erected by unskilled labor, using common tools.

• No heavy equipment required.

Maximum economy

• Tubular steel frame system = high strength, without the weight, cost and foundation requirements of conventional I-beam systems.

• Low weight per unit = lower transport costs.

• Frame design distributes weight evenly = minimal site preparation and foundation requirements.

• Simple assembly = on-site labor costs minimized or eliminated.

• Galvanized tubular steel = extreme durability, maintenance free.

• Frame’s flexible strength = high resistance to repeated punishment (new storms, quakes, etc.).

Project Partnership

In addition to providing emergency and transitional relief shelters, we stand ready to partner with you – lending our expertise to ensure your project’s success. If desired, our participation can include:

• Site Evaluation & Selection
• Structural Engineering
• On-site Installation Management & Training
• Shipping Logistics – Domestic or International

We would be proud to join you in bringing real help and new hope to those who need it.

For more information or to initiate a project, contact us today:

By Phone

• International: 011-480-768-1618, Extension 110
• Within the United States: (480) 768-1618, Extension 110

FAX: 480-768-1514

By Mail

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9476 County Road 136
Terrell, Texas 75161

Disaster Relief Housing : FAQs

Q: What are the advantages of Absolute Steel’s disaster relief housing?

A: The advantages are many. It really boils down to design and economics. Whereas most other disaster relief housing is designed to be temporary, Absolute Steel’s disaster relief housing kits are designed with the ability to transition into permanent low-cost housing for maximum area recovery.

In addition, disaster relief housing from Absolute Steel is designed for:

• Maximum economy by having a low cost and long-term use.
• Easy transport to stricken areas. Each unit can be hauled in a small trailer or full-size pickup truck.
• Easy, fast set-up – even with minimal experience and skill, and using common tools.
• Stable, reliable protection against the elements. The structures stand up to the harshest elements and weather.
• Simple transition from emergency shelter to more permanent housing, using the same building frame.

Q: How easy is it to set up your disaster relief housing?

A: Remarkably easy.

• Our emergency shelters are very simple to set up, even in difficult conditions.
• They are designed for assembly by people with little or no prior experience or construction skill, following simple instructions.
• They can be set up by hand, using only a few common tools. The frame sections are slip-fit and then secured with self-tapping screws. Easy.
• Translated instructions are available.

Q: Will special tools or equipment be needed?

A: No. Only basic and easily-obtained tools are needed. You do not need forklifts, cranes, jacks, or anything like that. All you really need are basic power tools such as a drill.

Q: How will the housing be delivered?

A: Each complete kit is securely packaged on a shipping pallet. Carriers and routes will vary depending upon final destination.

The usual shipping method will be for multiple kits to be loaded into a shipping container [see picture], and the container transported by “best way freight” according to your specifications.

From there, individual kits (each kit is bundled individually) can be transported to the site via smaller trucks and/or trailers. For difficult access, one kit can be carried in the bed of a full size pickup truck or small flatbed trailer.

Q: Can your emergency shelters be converted to more permanent housing?

A: Yes. They are designed specifically for this purpose.

Our disaster relief shelters consist of a steel framework, covered with tough, water-resistant fabric. This allows for the easiest possible transport and quickest set-up – putting a roof over disaster victims’ heads, fast.

When the immediate crisis has passed, the fabric walls and roof can be replaced with sheet metal or indigenous materials.

This is why we often refer to these units as Transitional Disaster Relief Housing – because they transition from a quick shelter to a home.

Disaster Relief Housing : Steel Frame System

At the heart of every Absolute Steel disaster relief housing system is our internationally-known steel frame system.

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All steel used in Absolute Steel disaster relief housing must meet certain engineering specifications for alloy content, strength and durability. Rest assured that the steel we use comes from reputable companies. We also insist on receiving Material Test Sheets from our suppliers, verifying the quality of the steel before we use it in our kits.

Our standard steel building main frames are comprised of 2″x 3″ and 2″ x 4″ tubular steel. This is 14 or 15 gauge steel, depending on the load a particular piece may have to bear.

Just as an example, the steel in our roof peaks is rated at a yield strength of 65,000 ksi. That means the steel will withstand a pressure of more than 130,000 pounds per square inch before yielding. That’s the lowest rating we’ll accept. It can be a bit more expensive to do that at times, but we are talking about people’s lives and property.

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Corrosion Resistance

To prevent rust and corrosion, our steel is given a galvanized (electronically bonded) protective coating. And, as a final safeguard, it receives a tough clear resin coating. In fact, our steel frames are so corrosion resistant that they’ve been chosen by every branch of the US armed forces, and you’ll even find them deep within the Ohio salt mines of Cargill Salt.

The Base of Your Kit: Built Strong

It’s just common sense that one of the most important parts of any building is its base. The whole structure rests on that base – literally! If your cabin’s base isn’t strong and secure, the whole building will not be strong and secure.

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At Absolute Steel, we use a unique insert system in our housing kits’ base rails. This makes it an easier system to erect. With our system, two people can assemble walls and roof frames with ease.

Another important difference is our system for connecting base sections, used to achieve a building’s desired length. Other manufacturers crush, roll or bend portions of their base rails, so pieces can be slipped together. The process can significantly thin, stress and even fracture the steel at a critical point.

Rather than do anything that would compromise frame strength, we use a system of 14 gauge steel inserts to connect base rail sections. This means a small added step or two in our fabrication process, but it safeguards the integrity of the steel – and the strength of your cabin.

Here are a couple of the less obvious benefits:

1. At the base of your cabin, where water can collect, we give you thick, unstressed and uniform connections. This goes a long way toward preventing rust and corrosion, right where they could do the most damage.
2. You’ll always have a consistent fit. You won’t have to have a sledgehammer around, to pound stubborn parts together.

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Housing Kit Sidewalls: Easier Assembly, Greater Strength

Now, what about what’s resting on your structure’s base? Here’s where our frame system gives you another big advantage. Just as with the base rails, most manufacturers crush, bend or roll components to connect base rails and sidewalls together.

At Absolute Steel, rather than damaging the metal, we once again use an insert system. This gives you solid, steady connections. The system even makes it easier to make small adjustments in sidewall height, with no loss of strength or stability.

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A Better Connection