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05 40 00 Cold-formed Metal Framing. For use in the preparation of a project specification section covering cold-formed steel exterior wall studs, floor joists, trusses, ceiling and roof joists, and rafters. Materials may be field installed or shop fabricated and field erected. Studs may be either axially-load bearing or non-axially load bearing. Section 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing
Commentary: 05 40 00
09 22 16 Nonstructural Metal Framing
Commentary: 09 22 16Provides additional useful information and clarification on the application of provisions and requirements of the codes and standards cited in the Guide Specification (09 22 16). Commentary: 09 22 16
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Announcements
Press Release - July 23, 2024
Don Allen Ready to Lead
SFIA's new ED begins Aug. 1
Don Allen, P.E., S.E., LEED AP, is the Steel Framing Industry Association’s (SFIA) new executive director on August 1. Allen succeeds Larry Williams, who is retiring. Allen says he is "excited to work and partner with the SFIA staff and leadership team" to grow the steel framing market.
Press Release - June 1,2023
On May 1, 2023, the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI), the steel framing industry’s leading professional design association, moved from its former home with the American Iron and Steel Institute to become part of the SFIA.
Tonnage Reports - 2022
These reports provides buyers and users of cold-formed steel framing in the United States with an industry-wide statistical summary of the volume of steel.
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 - Release
Technical Guide for Cold‐Formed Steel Framing Products, provides with a comprehensive tool for designing with cold‐formed steel framing members.
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