CSSBI - Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute

Although "Steel" may conjure up images of a heavy, cumbersome material for construction, steel studs from coated sheet steel products are just the opposite. Steel studs offer a strong, accurate, dimensionally stable and durable framing system, and are ideal for residential construction.

Residential steel framing members were originally designed as a substitute for wood framing. However, they are now being manufactured in systems, which reflect the superior strength and consistency of steel. The variety of available steel shapes, strengths and sizes has expanded beyond that of standard lumber, and this versatility offers the advantage of savings in both material cost and time while delivering a consistently high quality product.

Environmental and economic concerns have prompted the building industry to research alternative building materials and methods. This, in addition to its construction benefits and excellent recycling capabilities, is making steel framing a growing choice for residential construction. This follows the long time use of steel framing in commercial construction where steel has proven quality and performance records.