Fortunately for the commercial framing industry steel framing and metal studs prices maintain their post pandemic low. We are fortunate in Louisiana and South Texas… Read More »Structural Metal Stud prices Louisiana/Texas February 2023
These are basic estimation calculators that require inputs such as wall length, wall height, and stud/joist spacing to give you outputs such as the number… Read More »Stud and Plywood Estimation Tool for Framers
Light-gauge Metal Stud Trusses also known as parallel cord trusses or floor trusses are useful for spanning floors. With a large demand and supply chain… Read More »Metal Stud Truss Assembly Guide
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 turning to panelized construction in their ongoing pursuit of cost savings and shorter construction timelines. Light-gauge steel… 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?