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Properties of Cold-Roll Steel vs. Hot-Roll Steel
A Little Bit of (Fun!) History One of the first documented uses of cold-formed steel as a building material is the Virginia Baptist Hospital, constructed around 1925 in Lynchburg, Virginia. The walls were load-bearing masonry, but the floor system was framed with double back-to-back cold-formed steel-lipped channels. A site observation during a renovation confirmed that these joists from the Roaring ...
The What and Why of Roll Forming
An Introduction to Roll Forming Roll forming is a cost-effective manufacturing process that shapes metal coils into custom-designed profiles. This cold-formed method has found widespread ...
Metal Construction vs. Concrete Construction
Steel and concrete go head-to-head as the two most popular methods used in the building industry, each with its own advantages. Some factors that can ...
The Benefits of Steel Framing For Agricultural Buildings
Constructing agricultural buildings with steel framing offers farmers and agricultural businesses a durable, cost-effective, and low-maintenance solution for protecting valuable assets and optimizing operations. The ...
Everything You Need to Know: Off-Site Construction of Cold-Formed Steel Framing
Off-site construction of cold-formed steel framing refers to the process of manufacturing and assembling building components made from cold-formed steel (CFS) in a controlled factory ...
Pole Barn Building Made Easy
Pole barns, also known as post-frame buildings, are popular for their versatility and affordability in construction. Advanced automation software and specialized roll-forming machinery have revolutionized ...
How Cold-Rolled Steel Improves Job Site Safety
Safety First! The construction industry has a lot of room to improve when it comes to safety. In 2020, there were 174,100 non-fatal injuries in ...
The Latest in Cold-Form Steel Truss Design Technology
KeyTruss is the latest revolution in cold-formed steel truss design technology. The KeyTruss design system incorporates the latest construction technologies, automating and expediting processes at ...
Using Steel For Commercial Buildings and Beyond
Steel is a versatile material known for its strength, flexibility, and high-quality finish. It is often used in commercial and industrial buildings but can also ...
The Advantages of ISF Steel Construction Software
Exceptional accuracy is required when designing steel structures. A minor change in the measurements can lead to a loss of time and money. Thankfully, the ...
4 Benefits of LEED Certification
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design According to the EPA, constructing green buildings entails environmental responsibility and resource efficiency throughout the building’s lifecycle. A green ...
5 Advantages of Building With Steel
5 Reasons Steel Is So Widely Used The advantages of steel are numerous and include its strength, flexibility, durability, ease of installation, and resistance to ...
Cold Rolled Steel vs. Hot Rolled Steel
When it comes to processing steel for industrial purposes, the basic technique of rolling was introduced as far back as 1783 by Henry Cort, who ...
How Roll-Formers Improve Building Quality and Save Money
One of the most common objections to buying a roll-forming machine is the cost. However, investing in your own roll-forming machine may actually save your ...
How to Make More Money with Roll Forming
When making the decision to purchase a roll forming machine, it’s a good idea to perform a cost/benefit analysis to gain some insight into potential ...
The Advantages of Cold Forming
Different types of steel are good for different applications. During the creation process, steel can be hot-rolled or cold-rolled. Both hot-rolled steel and cold-rolled steel ...
Roll Formers Designed for Ease of Changeovers
International Steel Framing’s Performance 1 is an automatic, multiple profile, gearbox driven roll forming machine — that changes profiles in about 5 minutes and automatically ...
ISF Roll Forming in the News
The ISF case study of a 60’x140’ pole barn using steel post-frame construction made Rollforming Magazine! A 60’x140′ pole barn style building was designed and ...
ISF at Metalcon 2021
Wed, October 6 – Fri, October 8, 2021 Tampa Convention Center333 S Franklin StreetTampa, Florida 33602 International Steel Framing is presenting at the only event ...
4 Advantages of Cold-Formed Steel
Cold-formed steel (CFS) is quickly becoming the most desired building material for developers looking to maximize their ROI. Stable, durable, cost-effective, and architecturally flexible — ...
How to Succeed in the Cold Formed Steel Industry
Why risk a piecemeal approach to success in the cold formed steel industry when International Steel Framing (ISF) provides you with the convenience of a ...
KeyTruss for Contractors
KeyTruss makes the job of contractors and installers easier and more efficient in a variety of ways. Delivery Contractors choose whether to have trusses delivered ...
KeyTruss For Fabricators
The unique features of KeyTruss are designed to save lots of time and lots of money at every stage of fabrication. Money KeyTruss completely eliminates ...
KeyTruss for Designers
KeyTruss is supported by a comprehensive suite of software that provides designers with all the tools needed to quickly estimate, design, and engineer high-quality roof ...