In this video, provided by the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA), Harry Jones II, SE, principal at DCI Engineers, tells the story of how a mid-rise cold formed steel (CFS) building performed during research tests that subjected it to fire and simulated...
In the midst of rising steel prices, and concerns in some corners about steel product lead times, steel production and product availability appear to be in good shape. Shipments up in January Steel shipments got off to a good start in 2021 — rising 5.3% in January,...
Originally published March 4, 2021 Updated May 3, 2021 According to the Wall Street Journal, lumber prices have shot to fresh records, defying the normal winter slowdown in wood-product sales in a sign that the pandemic building boom is bowling into 2021. The last...
Mold growth can be a serious concern for owners and tenants in older buildings — and for good reason. Mold is known to contribute to a variety of health-related issues. What’s discussed less frequently, however, is that mold growth isn’t limited to older buildings....
Controlling costs is essential to staying within budget for a project — but there are factors to consider beyond raw material prices, energy, and labor. The choice of certain systems, such as framing systems, can garner significant cost advantages. While each project...
When some building owners consider structural systems for their construction projects, they overlook cold-formed steel (CFS) framing. Why? There are many common misconceptions about the effectiveness of CFS as a structural material. However, a range of successful...
How big a hole can be cut into a cold-formed steel (CFS) stud without compromising its performance?That’s an important question. A mechanical trade’s crews, for example, might cut, notch or bore holes into CFS framing members. Those holes and cuts can have a big...
Photo credit: Lifespan Decks Most people are spending more time at home these days. As a result, there has been a surge in do-it-yourself home improvement projects. A recent Porch.com survey found: 76% of homeowners have completed at least one home improvement project...
John Farrow, president of Farrow Development, is rebuilding homes in parts of Santa Rosa with cold-formed steel framing. The 2017 Tubbs Fire was one of the most destructive wildfires in California history, burning parts of Napa, Sonoma and Lake counties. By the...