/ About type ii

Fire‑Resilient Homes
for a Safer Future

Type II construction uses noncombustible materials (like steel and concrete) for structural elements, dramatically improving a home’s ability to withstand fire.
Meet the Team
Our mission is to make premium homes that are resilient to today's challenges—safety is not an upgrade. It's a neccesity.
At Platform, we have embraced Type II construction for all our homes because we firmly believe in safety and resilience without compromise. Every Platform home in California is built with a noncombustible structural system – no wood studs that could become kindling in a wildfire.
From steel framing and fire-rated exterior materials to tempered windows and ember-resistant vents, our homes are engineered top-to-bottom for wildfire resilience. And we do this while maintaining the same competitive pricing and build timelines you’d expect from a conventional homebuilder. In fact,, we often deliver homes faster than a traditional stick-built approach.
The vast majority of homes today are built with Type V construction, meaning they have wood framing and other combustible materials. While this traditional approach is common and cost-effective, it leaves homes highly vulnerable to fire, rot, mold, insect and rodent infestation.
We know there's a better solution: When you invest in a Platform home, you’re getting far more than a code-compliant house. You’re getting a home that is significantly safer for your family, and one that will likely retain insurance coverage and value even as wildfire risks grow. Now is the time to build better, and our reward is a safer community for us all.
Metal Stud Framing
Non-combustable studs tp produce 2- hr fire rated wall. and floor assemblies.
Fireproof Cladding & Glazing
MgO and Cementitious substrates, with tempered glass, combined with fire rated exterior cladding.
Air Sealing
Blocking pathways that allow fire, smoke, and heat to move freely through the building envelope.
/ Neighbourhood

Welcome to Life Around Terris

Located in the heart of Uptown, Terris offers seamless access to dining, shopping, outdoor spaces, and everyday essentials—all just steps from your door.
Type 2 Construction
Structural frame (columns & beams)
Noncombustible steel; wall framing with metal studs—sheathing with MgO or cementitious board
Floor assemblies
Metal/Steel joists/trusses with MgO or cementicious subfloor
Roof assemblies
Steel or metal roof deck with noncombustible cover boards
Exterior walls
Metal-stud walls with MgO or cementitious sheathing and noncombustible cladding (stucco, fiber-cement, metal)
Pizza Secret
Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria with a wood-fired brick oven
Barclays Center
Premier sports and entertainment venue hosting major events
Prospect Park
Expansive park designed by the creators of Central Park, featuring meadows, woodlands, and a lake
Barnes & Noble
Large bookstore offering a wide selection of books, magazines, and gifts
Gumbo
Children's clothing and toy store
Pizza Secret
Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria with a wood-fired brick oven
Barclays Center
Premier sports and entertainment venue hosting major events
Prospect Park
Expansive park designed by the creators of Central Park, featuring meadows, woodlands, and a lake
Barnes & Noble
Large bookstore offering a wide selection of books, magazines, and gifts
Gumbo
Children's clothing and toy store
Pizza Secret
Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria with a wood-fired brick oven
Barclays Center
Premier sports and entertainment venue hosting major events
Prospect Park
Expansive park designed by the creators of Central Park, featuring meadows, woodlands, and a lake
Barnes & Noble
Large bookstore offering a wide selection of books, magazines, and gifts
Gumbo
Children's clothing and toy store
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Type 5 Construction
Structural frame (columns & beams)
Combustible wood framing (dimensional, LVL, glulam) -- with plywood/OSB sheathing
Floor assemblies
Wood joists/trusses with plywood/OSB subfloor assembly.
Roof assemblies
Wood rafters/trusses with plywood/OSB sheathing;
Exterior walls
Wood-stud walls with plywood/OSB sheathing; cladding can be wood/vinyl or noncombustible over a combustible frame.
Pizza Secret
Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria with a wood-fired brick oven
Barclays Center
Premier sports and entertainment venue hosting major events
Prospect Park
Expansive park designed by the creators of Central Park, featuring meadows, woodlands, and a lake
Barnes & Noble
Large bookstore offering a wide selection of books, magazines, and gifts
Gumbo
Children's clothing and toy store
Pizza Secret
Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria with a wood-fired brick oven
Barclays Center
Premier sports and entertainment venue hosting major events
Prospect Park
Expansive park designed by the creators of Central Park, featuring meadows, woodlands, and a lake
Barnes & Noble
Large bookstore offering a wide selection of books, magazines, and gifts
Gumbo
Children's clothing and toy store
Pizza Secret
Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria with a wood-fired brick oven
Barclays Center
Premier sports and entertainment venue hosting major events
Prospect Park
Expansive park designed by the creators of Central Park, featuring meadows, woodlands, and a lake
Barnes & Noble
Large bookstore offering a wide selection of books, magazines, and gifts
Gumbo
Children's clothing and toy store
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