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Basic Steel Framing Details for Mid-Rise Construction
Cold-formed steel (CFS) framing has a proven track record of providing energy-saving and sustainability benefits for buildings of all shapes and sizes. CFS framing can also be the primary structural element in mid-rise construction and meet the exterior continuous...
Lumber Prices Skyrocket, Steel Provides Cost-Effective Solution
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...
How Cold-Formed Steel Framing Can Help Prevent Mold
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....
5 Projects That Saved Thousands of Dollars With Cold-Formed Steel
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...
Dispelling the Myths of Using Cold-Formed Steel as a Structural Material
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...
CFSEI Publishes Series of Beginner Technical Notes
The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute has developed a series of beginner Technical Notes for students and young engineers that provide fundamental information relating to cold-formed steel design. The series, which was authored by several cold-formed steel framing...
3 Benefits of Using Cold-Formed Steel Framing Wall Panels
Panelization — the ability to assemble wall panels off-site in a controlled environment — is frequently used with cold-formed steel framing and provides many advantages. This video explains three of the most significant benefits. Article cited from BuildSteel.org
Smart Home: Architect Uses Cold-Formed Steel in Award-Winning Luxury Home
The 16,000-square foot home nestled in East Oakville’s residential lakeshore neighborhood near Toronto looks like a typical mansion at first glance. Burgundy Drive has an impressive curb-side appeal, a swimming pool and a lift off the main garage to store cars in the...
Webinar: Frequently Misunderstood Wind Load Topics for Cold-Formed Structures
Webinar sponsored by the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute will take place on February 4th, 3:00 pm EST. The webinar will focus on wind provisions of ASCE 7/ IBC (International Building Code) that are frequently misunderstood or incorrectly applied with a...
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