PROVEN. QUALITY. INNOVATION.
The Steel Network, Inc. (TSN) is a manufacturer of light gauge (cold-formed) steel studs and connectors based in the United States, with locations in North Carolina, Texas, and Arizona. We provide solutions for all standard light steel framing applications, including load bearing mid-rise construction systems, curtain wall systems, rigid connectors, vertical deflection connectors, lateral drift connectors, and short wall connectors. Substantial effort has been made by the light steel framing industry to standardize construction practices to ensure the positive connections of light steel framing components. Since TSN first brought Vertical Deflection Connectors to the metal framing market, we have performed extensive field and laboratory testing on all our products. More recently TSN instituted an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System to ensure our products are of the highest quality building materials for our light steel framing designers and installers.
The competitive advantage TSN offers its customers lies in the cost savings, rapid construction, high quality, and green construction options provided by its core product lines: BackIt®, BridgeClip®, BuckleBridge®, CircleTrak®, DriftClip®, DriftTrack®, GripClip®, JamStud®, MasterClip®, MidWall™, PrimeJoist®, SigmaStud®, StiffClip®, StiffWall®, ThermaFast®, and VertiClip®. We also assist engineers, architects, and panelizers to streamline cold formed steel design and shop drawing production with our SteelSmart® System (SSS) structural design software, and SteelSmart® Framer (SSF) BIM framing plugin for Autodesk® Revit®.
Why Steel?
Light steel framing, also known as cold-formed steel (CFS), is resilient, adaptable, and durable. It doesn’t decay or age as quickly as other construction materials like wood, significantly reducing the lifecycle costs of a structure. This makes CFS a cost-effective and long-lasting choice for modern construction projects.

Resists High Wind/Seismic Loads

Resists Termites & Pests

Mold Resistant

Lower Costs

Does Not Burn

Corrosion Resistant
Explore Custom Solutions with TSN!
Our state-of-the-art machine shop allows us to precisely cut any shape, enabling us to deliver custom-made cold-formed steel connections tailored to your specifications. From engineering consultation to custom fabrication and load testing, our team is dedicated to transforming your ideas into reality. If you can dream it, we can build it.
Residences at Marriott Oceanfront is a five-story beach front condominium project in Virginia Beach. This project was originally designed to be a wood structure but early on in the construction bidding process, The Steel Network performed a Design Assist for the light steel framing contractor, helping them switch the primary structure from wood to cold-formed steel. This process was instrumental in helping the contractor propose a better solution and win the bid.
Recent News in Light Steel Framing
Cold Formed Steel Design Software
For over two decades SteelSmart® System has been the light steel framing industry’s leading analysis and design software for cold-formed steel. With each passing year codes and standards evolve, unique design challenges are presented, and new products are developed....
Why Continuous Insulation is Important
Introduction to Continuous Insulation Continuous insulation is the concept of using specialized products to improve the thermal containment of buildings, which helps them meet energy codes. Standards exist for both residential and commercial buildings, and it would...
One-Screw BridgeClip
For over two decades The Steel Network’s renowned bridging connector, BridgeClip®, has revolutionized the design and installation of cold-formed steel bridging. Today we are pleased to announce that there have been two major changes to the BridgeClip®. BridgeClip® is...
New SteelSmart System Release
The newest version of SteelSmart® System (SSS) is now available! We are constantly improving SSS to reflect changes in construction methods, new cold formed steel products, and customer feedback. Below are the highlights of the newest version, 7.8. We hope you find...
TSN awarded the Freedom Award from the Department of Defense
For Immediate Release Date: June 12, 2019 Contact: Marianne Downs, ESGR Public Affairs OSD.ESGR-PA@mail.mil Department of Defense Announces recipients of The Secretary of Defense employer support freedom award Fifteen Exceptional Employers Recognized for Top Honor...
Cold – Formed Steel Framing
Cold-Formed Steel Cold Formed Steel is arguably one of the most sustainable and increasingly-popular contemporary building products. This material is found in the most progressive homes and buildings of modern society. But what exactly is this product that we have...
Recent Light Steel Framing Projects
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