Fire

Cold-formed steel's fire-resistant properties offer superior safety for wall and floor construction. Understand more about cold-formed steel framing's fire-resistance ratings and advantages in insurance ratings and premiums.

Reports

FAQ: Where and How Do You Install Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) Resilient Channels?

Reports

FAQ: What Are Resilient Channels, and What Is Their Purpose?

Fire

Examining the Surge in Mid-Rise Wood Construction Fires: The Case for Steel Framing

Online Courses

SFIA 111: Fire-Rated Cold-Formed Steel Assembly Listings (On-Demand Course)

Codes & Standards

SFIA 114: Fire Performance Testing Requirements for Foam Plastic Insulation Use in Steel-Framed Exterior Walls Under the IBC (On-Demand Course)

Durability

Steel Framing Mitigates Fire Risks, Reduces Insurance Costs and Improves Building Resilience

Fire

Fire Spreads Due to Unfinished Wood Framing at Las Vegas Apartments

Cold-Formed Steel Framing 101

5 Reasons Why Cold-Formed Steel Can Save Time and Money on Projects

Fire

National Science Foundation Funding to Advance Fire Design for Cold-Formed Steel Structures

Reports

Recent Studies Confirm the Durability and Seismic Performance of Cold-Formed Steel Sheathing

Fire

Steel Framing on the Rise as Wildfire Risk to Homes Increases

Cold-Formed Steel Framing 101

5 Reasons Cold-Formed Steel Improves Job Site Safety