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Furring Channels: Ultimate Guide to Benefits and Uses Building with SteelProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel Frame

Furring Channels: Ultimate Guide to Benefits and Uses

Jump to Section Background and Overview Furring Channels Resilient Furring Channels Furring Channels: Applications and Use Cases Installation of Furring Channels Strength Prediction and Buckling Modes Building Standards and Their Guidelines on Furring Channels How Can I Use Furring Channels in My Next Project Cold-formed steel framing is an essential…
January 10, 2025
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Steel Framing System: Complete Guide for Better Construction In 2025 Building with Steel

Steel Framing System: Complete Guide for Better Construction In 2025

Jump to Section Benefits That Make Steel Framing Stand Out Environmental Impact and Sustainability Essential Components and Installation Design Considerations and Challenges Performance Characteristics Applications and Uses Comparison to Other Materials Cost Analysis and ROI Industry Standards and Best Practices Finishing and Coatings Maintenance and Long-Term Care Future Trends in…
January 2, 2025
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Roll Forming Process: A Complete Guide to Metal Forming Building with SteelOperationsProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel Frame

Roll Forming Process: A Complete Guide to Metal Forming

Roll forming process involves continuous bending operation of a long strip of sheet metal which is passed through consecutive sets of rolls, each performing incremental parts of the bend until the desired cross-sectional profile is achieved. This process is widely used in various industries due to its efficiency, precision, and…
December 18, 2024
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Scottsdale at the Popular Association of Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI) Build25 Building with SteelEventsScottsdale News

Scottsdale at the Popular Association of Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI) Build25

This year, we are proud to participate once again in AWCI Build25, the largest trade show for the wall and ceiling industry. The event will take place at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina from March 31 to April 3, 2025. REGISTER HERE FOR A FREE EXPO VIP PASS…
December 17, 2024
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A Practical Guide to Cold-Formed Steel Thickness Building with SteelProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel Frame

A Practical Guide to Cold-Formed Steel Thickness

Similar to other engineering practices cold-formed steel industry also used both imperial and metric versions of the units for measurements. Imperial units are predominantly used in the North American region and Canada while the Metric units are common in places such as Australia. Often there arises confusion amongst users who…
December 11, 2024
Visit Scottsdale Now at the Awesome NAHB International Builders Show (IBS2025) Building with SteelEventsResidential Projects

Visit Scottsdale Now at the Awesome NAHB International Builders Show (IBS2025)

Join Us at NAHB IBS 2025: the premier event for light construction professionals We are thrilled to announce our participation as an exhibitor at the upcoming NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) 2025, the world’s largest annual event for light construction professionals. IBS2025 will take place at the Las Vegas Convention…
December 6, 2024
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How to Make Cold-Formed Steel Sections Better: Considerations and Approaches Building with SteelProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel Frame

How to Make Cold-Formed Steel Sections Better: Considerations and Approaches

Choosing the optimal section profile in cold-formed steel framed construction is critical in achieving the maximum strength from the various structural elements such as walls, trusses and floor joists within buildings. This article will cover different aspects of using optimized cold-formed steel profiles its advantages and the benefits of using…
December 6, 2024
Rising Lumber Costs: Why Steel is the Smarter Choice for Homebuilders Building with SteelNewsResidential Projects

Rising Lumber Costs: Why Steel is the Smarter Choice for Homebuilders

Running a home building business is incredibly tough, especially in a cyclical industry, when input costs are inherently unstable and subject to wide fluctuations. Post-COVID Inflation and Its Impact on Materials Most people are familiar with the inflationary pressures that followed COVID-19. Some attributed them to excessive stimulus during the…
November 28, 2024
Interview with Cris Moen, a world-renowned expert on cold-formed steel engineering Building with SteelCase StudiesSteel Frame

Interview with Cris Moen, a world-renowned expert on cold-formed steel engineering

Scottsdale is pleased to present a very interesting interview  with Cris Moen, Ph.D., P.E., a world-renowned expert on cold-formed steel design. Formerly a professor at prestigious universities such as Virginia Tech and John Hopkins University, Cris is one of the key researchers leading to the inception of the groundbreaking Direct Strength…
November 20, 2024