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 and commercial construction.

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.

Engineered steel studs are straighter, will not shrink or warp, and often stronger than dimensional lumber. Steel studs replace wood framing entirely, and if they contain significant recycled content, can be an environmentally beneficial solution.