12 Gauge Framing

Wood became a popular material for framing and construction over two thousand years ago, but advances in materials and technology have led more and more modern home and business owners to choose cold-formed steel (also referred to as light-gauge steel) as the main structural material for their building applications. What makes light-gauge steel a better building material than wood? Among other features, light-gauge steel is stronger, more durable, more versatile,…

Today, engineered metal buildings are used for way more than just residential carports. The enhanced quality of galvanized steel, along with the use of sturdy anchors and additional braces that better support the structure, enable modern metal buildings to withstand the harshest of weather conditions. These improvements have made it possible to use steel buildings for a wider range of residential, commercial, and industrial applications. 12-gauge certified carport-style buildings are…