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Guides Available for Easy Installation of Steel Wall Studs and Joists - 4/26/2004 - Home Foundation Structure Framing

Guides Available for Easy Installation of Steel Wall Studs and Joists

Data collected by the Steel Framing Alliance shows that nearly 10% of all residential structures built in the last year used steel studs for framing interior walls. Builders who were moving to steel and away from traditional materials cited steel’s speed of installation and cost savings, according to the alliance.

 

The Steel Framing Alliance is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — the Supplier 100 of NAHB.

One of the largest areas of expansion is in steel floor joists, which the alliance says average 18 cents per square foot less to buy and install than wood joists. Steel wall studs are enjoying similar savings and growth, it reports.

To help cost-conscious builders make an easy transition to steel wall studs and joists, the alliance has released two new reference publications — the “Steel Floor Guide” and “Steel Wall Guide.”

 
 

Based on the alliance’s National Training Curriculum on light-gauge steel framing, the guides feature on-the-job installation instructions useful to both the novice and experienced steel framer. They include a technical introduction, an explanation of steel’s benefits, recommendations for tools, step-by-step instructions complete with detailed illustrations, and construction tips.

To download the guides, click here, or call 202-785-2022. SFA members receive a significant discount.

The Steel Framing Alliance is an association of more than 350 companies and organizations with the mission of enabling the widespread use of steel framing in residential and commercial construction. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., it provides education, publications, technical support, research and development, and market development programs to companies representing the full spectrum of manufacturing, construction, design, distribution and professional services.

This feature is solely for educational and informational purposes. Nothing on this page should be construed as policy, an endorsement, warranty or guaranty by the National Association of Home Builders of the featured product or the product manufacturer. The National Association of Home Builders expressly disclaims any responsibility for any damages arising from the use, application or reliance on any information contained on this page.


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