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What are Cold-Formed Buildings?

COLD FORMED STEEL BUILDINGS

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COLD-FORMED STEEL BUILDINGS

When it comes to choosing metal for your next building project, cold-formed steel Buildings are the material of choice for contractors looking to maximize all the benefits that metal buildings have to offer. From visualizing your design to calculated lifetime savings, cold-formed steel offers top performance with measurable cost savings.

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Interested in saving time and money? Cold Formed Buildings are the answer.

Getting started is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Design your custom Cold-Formed Metal Building
2. Hit the submit button for an estimate
3. A Elemental Steel representative should contact you with pricing within 48 hours

WHAT IS A COLD-FORMED STEEL BUILDING?

Cold-formed steel is a type of metal that refers to the specific alloy–steel, and the manufacturing process which affects cost, durability, and versatility. The first cold-formed steel building was erected in 1849. Since then, this material has become a popular choice for high-rise buildings that require strength and durability with a comparatively lightweight, low-cost construction. Let’s take a closer look at cold-formed steel as a building material.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Cold-formed steel gets its name from the characteristics of the manufacturing process. This product is produced using cold processes. Instead of pouring molten iron into molds which is how traditional steel is made, the steel is cooled as it is rolled into flat sheets using large rollers. These sheets are then manipulated into different forms without heat.

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

Steel is strong. It’s the material that allows engineers and architects to create impressive structures like skyscrapers, stadiums, and shopping malls. Cold-formed steel, specifically, provides a durable alternative to typical stick-built construction. From framing to finishing, cold-formed steel can be used to frame and construct roofs and walls for retail buildings, apartments, commercial shops, and much more. 

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