Residential Steel Framing Construction Methods - Which To Choose?

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There are 3 common residential steel framing construction methods in the industry namely Stick built construction, Pre-engineered systems and Panelized systems.

Stick Built Construction:
This method is virtually the same as that of wood construction. This method incorporates many of the practices used in panelized construction. The steel members are supplied to the job site in stock lengths or sometimes cut to length.

The design and assembly of steel framing resembles lumber construction, except members are screwed together rather than nailed. In this type of construction steel joists spans the full width of the house. This speeds up the framing process and reduces number of lap joints.

Panelized Systems:
In this method steel framing is constructed with prefabricated walls, floors and roof components. It is the most efficient method where there is a replication of panel types and dimensions. Panels can be prepared on the field or in the shop. For most panel work steel joists and studs are ordered cut to length and are fastened together using screws or welding.

Shop panelization can provide several benefits to the contractor. The panel shop gives a closed environment where work can be carried out regardless of the climate conditions. Horizontal panels facilitate easy and speedy application of sheathing and finishing to the frame. Panelization increases speed of erection. It takes almost one quarter of the time required to build the frame with stick-build method. This in turn significantly reduces overhead costs for the construction.

Pre-engineered Systems:
Pre-engineered systems use secondary horizontal elements to dole out wind loads to the columns. Framing components can be are pre-cut to dimensions with pre-drilled holes for screws and bolts. Since most of the fabrication work is carried out only by the supplier, your home can be constructed in as little as one day!

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About the Author:
Richard Bose is structural engineer at OSD - an India based Structural Engineering firm offering full services such as structural steel analysis, structural drafting, shop drawings and structural design services at affordable rates. Email us at info@outsourcestructuraldrafting.com



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