Strength
Cold-formed steel studs are engineered to the drawings and don't shrink, twist, or split the way lumber can.
ATP = Affordability Through Performance
Affordability that lasts as long as your home.
A home's real cost isn't only the price tag. It's what you pay every month to heat, cool, and maintain it, year after year. ATP Homes builds single-family homes in Tulsa and surrounding areas with Clear Path Framing's cold-formed steel framing and continuous-insulation building envelope, so they cost less to live in over time.
- Lower monthly energy use
- Less upkeep: no rot or termites
- Steel frame + continuous insulation
The true cost of a home
Affordable to buy is not the same as affordable to own
Total cost of ownership = purchase price + monthly utilities + upkeep and repairs, over every year you live there. ATP homes are built to keep the last two low.
PurchasePrice or build cost
+Monthly utilitiesHeating, cooling, every month
+UpkeepRepairs, maintenance, pests
=What you really payOver the life of the home
| Typical wood-framed home | ATP steel-framed home | |
|---|---|---|
| Insulation | Usually between studs only; framing creates gaps | Continuous exterior insulation over the frame, walls & roof |
| Air sealing | Varies by crew and detail | Taped, sealed envelope engineered before construction |
| Monthly energy use | Higher heat loss through framing and leaks | Designed to reduce heating and cooling load |
| Rot & termites | Wood can rot and is food for termites | Steel doesn't rot and termites can't eat it |
| Wall movement | Lumber can shrink, twist, and warp, causing cracks | Straight, dimensionally stable steel studs |
| Moisture control | Depends on wrap and detailing | Continuous insulation as water barrier, plus rain screen |
Qualitative comparison. Actual costs and savings vary by plan, site, systems, and use. [TODO: add verified energy-modeling or utility data when available]
Why steel + envelope
The performance behind the affordability
Every ATP home starts with an engineered steel frame and a sealed, continuously insulated envelope from our framing partner, Clear Path Framing.
No rot, no termites
Steel isn't food for termites and doesn't rot, so the structure holds up for the long haul.
Straighter walls
Consistent, straight members mean flatter walls, truer corners, and fewer drywall cracks and nail pops.
Energy efficiency
Continuous exterior insulation on walls and roof, taped and sealed, wraps the house to cut drafts and help lower monthly utility bills.
What's in the building envelope
- Steel wall and roof framing per engineered drawings
- Roof deck and underlayment
- Continuous exterior insulation, walls & roof
- Windows, flashing & sealing
- Rain screen drainage gap
- Exterior cladding
Framing and envelope by Clear Path Framing, Tulsa.
Who we serve
Pick your path
Homebuyers
A home that's affordable to live in: lower monthly energy bills and less maintenance, year after year. Ask about available homes.
I want to buy a home →Lot owners
Already own land? We'll help you pick a plan, price it out, and build a home on your lot that keeps costing less to live in.
Build on my lot →Investors & partners
Lower operating costs, durable structures that resist rot and termites, and efficient homes that appeal to tenants and buyers.
Talk investing →Developers
A repeatable steel system with lower long-term operating and maintenance costs, a durability and efficiency story buyers and tenants can get behind.
Discuss a project →How it works
From first call to move-in
Talk
Tell us about your goals, budget, timeline, and lot or project.
Plan & price
We choose a plan, review the site, and give you a clear written quote.
Engineer
The steel frame and envelope are engineered and detailed before anything hits the site.
Build
Foundation, steel shell, envelope, then mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and finishes.
Walkthrough & keys
Final walkthrough, punch list, and handoff of your new home.
Service area
Tulsa and surrounding areas
We build in Tulsa and nearby communities. Not sure if your lot is in range? Just ask.
- Tulsa
- Broken Arrow
- Owasso
- Bixby
- Jenks
- Sand Springs
- Sapulpa
- Glenpool
FAQ
Common questions
What does "Affordability Through Performance" mean?
ATP stands for Affordability Through Performance. A home is only affordable if it's affordable to live in. Better performance (energy efficiency, durability, low maintenance) lowers what you spend every month and every year you own it.
Will my utility bills really be lower?
Continuous insulation and a sealed envelope are designed to reduce heat loss and air leaks, which typically lowers heating and cooling use. Actual bills depend on the home, its systems, the weather, and how you live in it, so we don't promise a specific number.
Is a steel-framed house more expensive?
We look at affordability as the total cost of owning the home, not just the build price. Pricing depends on plan, lot, and finishes, so we quote each project individually. Reach out for a quote.
Does a steel-framed home look different?
No. From the outside and inside it looks like any other home: same siding options, drywall, and finishes. The difference is in the frame and envelope.
What is continuous insulation?
An unbroken layer of insulation on the outside of the framing for walls and roof, with taped and sealed seams. It reduces heat loss through the studs and helps keep air and water out.
Can you build on my lot?
Yes, in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Send us the lot address and we'll review it.
Do you work with investors and developers?
Yes. We build single homes and multiple homes, and the steel system is well suited to repeatable plans.
Who is Clear Path Framing?
Clear Path Framing is a Tulsa-based partner that engineers and installs our cold-formed steel framing and building envelope.
Get a quote
Let's build your home
Tell us a bit about what you need and we'll get back to you.
Phone: [TODO: phone]
Email: [TODO: email]