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Resilient Furring Channels: Ultimate Guide to Benefits and Uses Building with SteelProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel Frame

Resilient Furring Channels: Ultimate Guide to Benefits and Uses

Cold-formed steel framing is an essential component of modern construction, even in buildings primarily constructed with wood, concrete, or masonry. Light-gauge steel elements such as furring channels, U-struts, and corner beads are crucial for the reliable attachment of nonstructural finishes. Additionally, resilient furring channels play a vital role in improving…
January 10, 2025
Prefabricated Steel Framing – Continuing Success in the Petroleum Industry Commercial StructuresNewsScottsdale MachinesTrusses

Prefabricated Steel Framing – Continuing Success in the Petroleum Industry

We previously wrote about Total Field & Environmental Services (TFES), a North Dakota based oilfield service company.  As mentioned then, we were quite pleased to welcome a stellar company outside the typical residential construction realm into our ecosystem.  It showed the versatility and power of our Scotpanel 7090G2 system, arguably…
January 4, 2025
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Steel Framing System: Complete Guide for Modern Construction In 2025 Building with Steel

Steel Framing System: Complete Guide for Modern Construction In 2025

Jump to Section Benefits That Make Steel Framing Stand Out Environmental Impact and Sustainability Essential Components and Installation Design Considerations and Challenges Performance Characteristics Applications and Uses Comparison to Other Materials Cost Analysis and ROI Industry Standards and Best Practices Finishing and Coatings Maintenance and Long-Term Care Future Trends in…
January 2, 2025
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Roll Forming Process: A Complete Guide to Metal Forming Building with SteelOperationsProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel Frame

Roll Forming Process: A Complete Guide to Metal Forming

Roll forming process involves continuous bending operation of a long strip of sheet metal which is passed through consecutive sets of rolls, each performing incremental parts of the bend until the desired cross-sectional profile is achieved. This process is widely used in various industries due to its efficiency, precision, and…
December 18, 2024
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A Practical Guide to Cold-Formed Steel Thickness Building with SteelProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel Frame

A Practical Guide to Cold-Formed Steel Thickness

Similar to other engineering practices cold-formed steel industry also used both imperial and metric versions of the units for measurements. Imperial units are predominantly used in the North American region and Canada while the Metric units are common in places such as Australia. Often there arises confusion amongst users who…
December 11, 2024
NAHB International Builders Show (IBS2025) – Visit Scottsdale Booth Building with SteelEventsResidential Projects

NAHB International Builders Show (IBS2025) – Visit Scottsdale Booth

Join Us at NAHB IBS 2025: the premier event for light construction professionals We are thrilled to announce our participation as an exhibitor at the upcoming NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) 2025, the world’s largest annual event for light construction professionals. IBS2025 will take place at the Las Vegas Convention…
December 6, 2024
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Optimization of Cold-Formed Steel Sections: Considerations and Approaches Building with SteelProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel Frame

Optimization of Cold-Formed Steel Sections: Considerations and Approaches

Choosing the optimal section profile in cold-formed steel framed construction is critical in achieving the maximum strength from the various structural elements such as walls, trusses and floor joists within buildings. This article will cover different aspects of using optimized cold-formed steel profiles its advantages and the benefits of using…
December 6, 2024
Rising Lumber Costs: Why Steel is the Smarter Choice for Homebuilders Building with SteelNewsResidential Projects

Rising Lumber Costs: Why Steel is the Smarter Choice for Homebuilders

Running a home building business is incredibly tough, especially in a cyclical industry, when input costs are inherently unstable and subject to wide fluctuations. Post-COVID Inflation and Its Impact on Materials Most people are familiar with the inflationary pressures that followed COVID-19. Some attributed them to excessive stimulus during the…
November 28, 2024

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