Non Combustible Light Guage Metal Floor

We serve midwest and southern markets from locations in cascade iowa and tyler texas.

Non combustible light guage metal floor. Cf steel is your 1 source for cold formed steel trusses. Cascade mfg co has been a fabricator of cold formed steel roof and floor trusses since 1998. Light gauge steel framing is easily assembled with c joist components which are economical lightweight and come conveniently pre cut. Totaljoist will save you time and money and provide efficiencies in installation.

Fire resistance steel framing won t feed a fire fast facts. Aegis metal framing has an innovative floor joist called tradeready. Steel is a non combustible fire resistant material and will not feed a fire. All steel offers panelized load bearing walls and 3 different types of floor systems to suit the needs and expectations of the individual project and.

Offering expert guidance in cfs building frame construction all steel separates itself from the typical manufacturer. Unlike wood steel framing is non combustible and also resists warping rotting and insect damage. On average wood structural members or framing rank third as the first ignited material in home fires according to the national fire protection association. Cold formed steel structures are both lightweight and strong helping the job to get completed quickly.

Cold formed steel is non combustible. Many building codes and municipalities are now requiring the use of non combustible floor systems. We provide the highest quality most efficient non combustible light gauge steel trusses that are specific to your project. With the superior strength and structural integrity of steel totaljoist is the most accommodating joist in the floor framing industry.

This is in contrast to thicker hot rolled sections that are shaped while the steel is molten hot. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. Light gauge framing systems all steel mid rise wall and floor system packages are constructed of the highest quality products and services guaranteed to meet the needs of any mid rise project. The proprietary design allows totaljoist to be installed similar to wood i joists.

This joist is similar to a standard cee stud floor joist except it holes in the joists every 4 for mep trades to run there systems through the m aximum opening in a 14 deep joist is a 10 round hole. Because of this flood explains risk insurance tends to be lower on light gauge steel projects and fewer safety requirements for fire prevention during framing are necessary. Our team is ready to partner with you from project design and budgeting to shop drawings and fabrication all with the goal of making your project a success. Other cost aspects that are occasionally overlooked comparing these two can include insurance and safety expenses.