Why New Castle Steel (NCS)? 

It’s strong, stable, long-lasting, non-combustible, eco-friendly, and so easy to work with. A better question is, why not New Castle Steel? 

How easy is New Castle Steel to work with? 

NCS lays out quickly and easily. There are only three components: (1) NCS Track (Ledger), (2) NCS Joist, and (3) NCS Support Post.

• Each piece can be cut to fit and assembled just like wood. 

• NCS is assembled using hex head self-drilling screws and common angle brackets. 

• NCS requires fewer tools (a circular saw, drill, and ferrous metal blades) compared to typical wood framing. 

What tools are required? 

Tape measure, permanent felt marker, C-channel vice grips, circular saw, drill with adjustable clutch and torque (with speed range of 0-2,500 max), ferrous metal cutting blade (7-¼” or 18.4 cm), step drill bit, and NCS textured touch-up paint. 

Are there color choices in NCS framing? 

NCS steel deck framing is available in ONE unique color that is designed to provide a pleasing and subtle shadow effect under the deck, drawing visual attention to the detail elements of your deck. 

What type of maintenance is required with NCS? 

NCS is low maintenance when installed properly. The dual-coated finish protects the steel, insulating it from outdoor elements. 

When the steel in NCS is exposed, in the case of an end cut or scratch, does it need to be painted? 

Yes. Each steel component is galvanized and coated with a specially formulated exterior finish that is primed, painted, and baked on - exclusively engineered for the durability of NCS. 

• If scratched and not painted, the galvanization process will restrict rust. Rust will be electromagnetically restricted to only the areas exposed. 

• As a preventative, as well as aesthetic measure, always paint exposed steel with NCS textured touch-up paint. We recommend doing this after you have cut a large number of components to speed up the process.

Can scrap NCS cut-offs be recycled? 

Yes. NCS components contain a minimum of 25% recycled steel, and cut-offs are 100% recyclable. 

Can NCS be used in high-fire danger areas? 

Yes. NCS components are non-combustible and qualify for extreme wildfire building codes under the Wild Land Urban Interface (WUI) building material requirements. 

What is the proper method to store NCS?

NCS should be supported at a sufficient height to avoid full ground contact if at all possible. Heat and cold transfer to any steel product can sometimes damage lawn and vegetation. 

Can NCS components come into contact with soil or concrete when installed? 

NCS is approved for contact with both soil and concrete.

What fasteners can I use to attach decking to NCS framing? 

Only use NCS-approved fasteners when installing any decking product. The use of non-recommended fasteners could void the warranty. Approved fasteners can be found in the installation guide.