Cold-Formed Steel Framing for Commercial Drywall Contractors
If you’re a commercial drywall contractor specializing in installing and repairing drywall in commercial buildings, are you using cold-formed steel?
Every day, more and more architects, designers, and construction teams are turning to cold-formed steel for its many benefits.
Cold-formed steel (CFS) is a type of steel that is shaped at room temperature using high pressure rather than being heated and shaped as is done with traditional hot-rolled steel. CFS is commonly used in construction for framing, load-bearing walls, and floor joists. It is lightweight, strong, and easy to work with, which makes it a popular choice for commercial drywall contractors.
There are several advantages to using cold-formed steel in commercial drywall construction:
It is strong and durable.
Suitable for load-bearing walls and other structural elements, and it is known for its ability to withstand heavy loads.
It is light weight
Making it easy to transport and install.
It can be easily cut and shaped to fit into tight spaces or around obstacles
Making it a versatile building material.
It is resistant to moisture.
Making it suitable for damp and wet environments.
It is easy to work with.
It comes pre-drilled and pre-punched for location features. Many commercial drywall contractors love the speed and savings of panelized CFS walls.
Lighter in weight.
Since it is lighter in weight and requires less energy to produce, it is an eco-friendly option for commercial construction projects.
Dimensionally stable.
Structures do not warp or sag over time as cold-formed steel is dimensionally stable.
Cold-formed steel is used to construct drywall partitions, ceiling framing, wall studs, floor joists, roof trusses, and other building elements.
Many commercial drywall contractors have switched to cold-formed steel in drywall construction because of its durability, strength, versatility, and other unique benefits. Cold-formed steel is also more environmentally friendly than other building materials, as it is composed of at least 25% recycled materials. It can also be recycled and reused.
If you’re not using cold-formed steel as an alternative to traditional wood framing, now’s the time to get rolling!
Because cold-formed steel framing is one of the most significant technological advances the industry has seen in the last 50 years.
With cold-formed steel framing, you can:
- Completely eliminate nail pops and callbacks.
- Reduce your labor force when erecting walls.
- Have guaranteed predictability, job after job.
- Building materials that are always ready and delivered on time.
- Jobs that come in on budget, on time, and on spec.
- Permanently straight walls that are structurally maintenance-free.
- The speed and savings of panelized walls.
- A cost that is less expensive in the long run than stick building.