Structural Steel & Los Angeles Framing | Shenandoah Project – JCC Construction

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Sep 21
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🏗️ Structural Steel in Home Framing: Shenandoah Project in Culver City, CA

When it comes to Los Angeles framing, few elements are as vital—or as underappreciated—as structural steel beams. At JCC Construction Group, we recently began work on a two-story home in Culver City, California, known as the Shenandoah project. This custom build is a perfect example of how steel and framing work together to create safe, durable, and future-proof homes.

📍 Shenandoah Project Snapshot

Location: Culver City, CA
Home Size: 3,200 sq ft main house + 400 sq ft attached ADU
Scope: Full framing + structural steel installation
Services: Wood framing, steel beam integration, load-bearing design

Whether you're building a custom home or planning a large-scale remodel, this project shows why structural steel is the backbone of modern framing in Los Angeles construction.

🧱 Why Structural Steel Beams Matter in Framing

When you think of home framing, you likely picture wood—studs, joists, and rafters. But behind every strong structure is strategically placed steel. Here’s why:

1. Strength and Load-Bearing Capacity

Steel beams are used where traditional wood can't handle the load. They allow:

Open floor plans without extra posts or walls
Support for second stories and roof loads
Resistance to bending, warping, and sagging over time

At Shenandoah, our steel beams carry the load of the entire second floor—ensuring stability, especially important in LA’s seismic zones.

2. Durability and Fire Resistance

Steel adds:

Longer lifespan under stress and weather
Increased fire safety
Less maintenance long-term

3. Precision Engineering

Steel beams are custom-sized and installed with laser precision, often integrated with engineered wood framing to create a hybrid frame that’s both flexible and strong.

🔨 What We Did at Shenandoah

Our framing crew installed:

LVL headers and engineered joists for uniform load transfer
Steel I-beams to span open spaces in the kitchen and living areas
A custom structural steel beam to support the second floor above the garage

This blend of materials makes the home future-proof and ready for everything from solar installs to second-floor expansions.

📍 Why Clients Trust JCC Construction for Los Angeles Framing

Whether in Culver City, Hollywood, Arcadia, or Burbank, JCC Construction specializes in:

Custom Los Angeles framing
Structural steel installation
New builds, ADUs, and residential remodels
Coordination with engineers and city inspectors

We're licensed, bonded, and experienced in navigating California’s rigorous construction and seismic safety codes.

🧰 Areas We Serve

We proudly serve:

Los Angeles County
Culver City
Hollywood Hills
San Fernando Valley
Arcadia
Pasadena
Burbank…and beyond.

If you’re planning a project in Southern California, we're ready to help you frame it—strong, level, and up to code.

📞 Get a Free Estimate

Have a project in mind? Let's talk framing, steel beams, ADUs, or full builds. We’ll walk the lot, assess your plans, and offer expert guidance at no cost.

📅 Schedule a consultation today:📞 (661) 409-5225📧 info@jccgroup.net🌐 www.jccconstructiongroup.com

🔧 JCC Construction Group Inc

JCC Construction Group Inc.