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HOMEBASE NEWS SPRING 1999 NEW RESIDENTIAL FLOORING SYSTEM PROVIDES FOOTING FOR STEEL FRAMING The expansion of steel framing into the housing market has been slow at best. Now, a new residential steel floor system developed by Dietrich Metal Framing, Inc., working in cooperation with HUD, NAHB, and the NAHB Research Center, may offer steel framing the residential crossover it has needed to gain acceptance across the United States. Read Article |
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BUILDER & DEVELOPER June 1999 NEW RESIDENTIAL FLOORING SYSTEM PROVIDES FIRM FOOTING FOR STEEL FRAMING Cold-form steel (CFS) framing can offer many benefits for residential builders - it is a durable material that is not vulnerable to fire and termites. CFS framing is particularly suitable for residential floors. It replaces the more expensive, old-growth lumber used to meet loading requirements in most floors and is capable of supporting spans beyond those of dimensional and engineered lumber products. Unlike wood, steel has the extra advantage that it has no moisture content. Wood shrinks as it dries, causing nails and screws to "pop" and the sheathing and joists to separate. This is a major cause of floor squeaks and can be costly to fix. Read Article |
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WALLS & CEILINGS June 1999 STEEL FLOOR FRAMING SYSTEM TAKING RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION BY STORM Dietrich Metal Framing, Inc., the long-time leader in commercial steel framing, has recently developed a steel flooring system designed specifically for residential construction. The system, known as the TradeReady Floor System replaces wood flooring members with steel components. This significant advancement has allowed Dietrich to overcome the resistance of steel framing in residential construction. The steel flooring members easily adapt with wood walls and trusses, and require few additional tools for installation. And as the name implies, the floor system has been developed with the trades in mind to allow easier and faster installation. Read Article |
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