Steel stud hacks and unique use studs.
At US Frame Factory we roll traditional style structural studs. However there are a few niche stud products and modifications to studs that skilled framers… Read More »Steel stud hacks and unique use studs.
At US Frame Factory we roll traditional style structural studs. However there are a few niche stud products and modifications to studs that skilled framers… Read More »Steel stud hacks and unique use studs.
It’s been a busy few months for me and Mateo. Many ideas we had for BOXY and US Frame Factory came to life in this… Read More »BOXY and US Frame Factory : Q1 2022 Update
More and more owners and general contractors are resorting to panelized construction in their never-ending quest for cost savings and shorter construction timelines. In this… Read More »Types of Light Gauge Steel Wall Panels
Southern Texas and Louisiana are manufacturing heavy economies. With an estimated 50 billion of Louisiana’s GDP coming from manufacturing. Metal buildings, specifically red iron are… Read More »Cold-formed Warehouse: An Alternative to Red Iron
There are a few options when it comes to framing a roof. A lot of builders choose to employ wood trusses. Steel trusses are another… Read More »Stick Framing Metal Stud Roofs
Unfortunately recently in Louisiana, we’ve had our fair share of hurricanes. My family lives in the Lafayette area which fortunately was spared from any major… Read More »Rebuilding after Hurricane Ida? Consider using steel.
Prior to World War I, the most common wall materials in most homes were lath and plaster. The housing boom after WWII prompted a demand… Read More »What type of drywall is right your project?
In recent years, online vending websites allow customers to buy high-quality building materials from a variety of websites. Buyers can now browse a variety of… Read More »Tired Of The Call-intensive Buy Process? Buy Building Materials Online
We’ve been asked by a number of clients how to size and build with metal studs a few times. While it’s always good to go… Read More »Sizing framing: tables for metal stud framing
At US Frame Factory we love steel framing and exclusively build with it. It’s lighter, stronger, straighter, fire-resistant, and mold-resistant. It’s a great alternative to… Read More »Starting Metal Stud Framing: Equipment & Headers