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The capabilities and benefits of building with steel have surpassed those of timber. Steel framing is a dimensionally stable product that does not absorb moisture does not rot nor harbour mould or mildew giving you better quality and healthier homes. With FRAMECAD’s complete design and manufacturing solution, any architectural design can be designed in steel and existing timber designs can easily be converted into steel framing plans.
Topics: Market & Industry Trends, Benefits of Cold Formed Steel Construction
As global demand for solar power as an alternative energy option rises, it will be to the advantage of solar photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturers and installers to ensure superior product quality while using cost-effective, reliable materials in assembly.
C'est une idée fausse commune que seuls les bâtiments de faible hauteur jusqu'à deux ou trois étages peuvent être construits avec de l'acier formé à froid (CFS). Beaucoup pensent également que le CFS est limité aux petites applications de charpente intérieures ou extérieures non essentielles. Mais cela est totalement faux. L'intégrité structurelle de la charpente CFS convient également aux bâtiments à étages multiples.
Topics: Benefits of Cold Formed Steel Construction, French blogs
As the price of wood rises, more and more builders are considering cold formed steel (CFS) as an alternative to lumber.
People are naturally demanding more living space following the Covid lockdowns, after spending so much time living on top of each other. During the lockdowns the retail market saw a huge increase in demand for DIY materials, as home improvement projects rocketed worldwide. This contributed to the current shortages we are experiencing in lumber.
Topics: Market & Industry Trends, Benefits of Cold Formed Steel Construction
There are many machine manufacturers who will sell you roll-forming machines, but to truly get all the benefits that cold formed steel (CFS) construction can offer, you need to choose a partner who can provide an end-to-end construction system with advanced technology.
Whether you’re considering a CFS system (also known as light gauge steel or LGS) for a specific project or thinking of establishing a CFS manufacturing or construction business, getting support from the right partner is a vital strategy to maximize project ROI and ensure sustainable business success.
The following are 4 key differentiating factors that separate a true CFS building solutions partner from a CFS/LGS roll-forming machine seller.
