Thermal Bridges: Small details with a large impact on CFS

The Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) is dedicated to expanding the market for cold-formed steel in construction through programs and initiatives that promote the use of cold-formed steel framing as a sustainable and cost-effective solution, advocate the development and acceptance of favorable code provisions, educate members with reliable data and other critical information that is essential to effective business planning, and create a positive environment for innovation.

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SFIA Certified Contractors and Truss Fabricators: The experience, expertise and commitment to quality you're looking for.

SFIA Certification ensures the cold-formed steel contractor or truss fabricator you choose has experience, expertise, and a proven commitment to meeting the highest standards.

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Look for the SFIA Label and Buy With Confidence!

Connector Products
Only products that have undergone independent, third-party inspections of materials, coating and manufacturing tolerances can bear the SFIA Certified Cold-Formed Steel Connector label - the only industry program to provide this level of confidence. Look for SFIA Certified products from the following companies:

Steel Framing Products
Before the "Certified" label goes on, the stud and track manufactured by an SFIA member, you have the assurance that their products have passed physical tests for mechanical properties, coatings, and manufactured dimensions. In addition, the SFIA program is unlike any other in the market because it has the oversight of industry peers, including suppliers/distributors, contractors, and manufacturers. This, and the standard of quality set by the program, are reasons why it is the only Code Compliance Certification Program endorsed by the Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries.

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Announcements

Steel Framing Volume Rebounds in Second Half of 2020

Despite the historic disruption to the economy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, total manufacturing volume of cold-formed steel framing products for 2020 rebounded strongly from a 2Q drop of 16 percent to end the year at 1,057,600 tons, or 8 percent lower year-over-year. According to the latest Quarterly Market Data Report released by the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA), volume of Structural products manufactured in 2020 remained relatively consistent throughout the year ending with 126,051 tons in 4Q. Also, while the manufacturing of Nonstructural products dropped by 21 percent in 2Q, the volume recovered in 4Q to 121,651, or only 5 percent lower than the same period in 2019.

Structural products are typically used for load bearing applications, such as exterior walls, lateral force resisting systems, floors and roofs. Applications for Nonstructural products generally include framing for non-load bearing walls, soffits, and backing for architectural finishes.
The data in the SFIA Market Data Report is collected through an industry-wide survey. A complete publication containing data and analysis, including results of a survey of market sentiment, is available at this Link.

SFIA Contractors Achieve Certification Status

The SFIA Contractor Certification, introduced in March is off to a strong start with the first ttwo companies awarded certification for both Nonstructural and Structural framing and 20 additional companies currently in the certification process. This new certification, which promotes best practices and continuous improvement, will be promoted to general contractors and owners looking for contractors with CFS expertise, high levels of training, and quality assurance.

A Fire Service Professional’s View
The increased use of wood framing in mid-rise buildings has been accompanied by a growing incidence of major fires that have destroyed these combustible structures both during construction

SFIA Technical Guide

Technical Guide for Cold‐Formed Steel Framing Products, provides with a comprehensive tool for designing with cold‐formed steel framing members..