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A Case for Innovative Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Off-Site Construction
Offsite Innovators - September 2024As featured in the September 2024 article in Offsite Innovators, outlined by David Chiles, learn about the attributes of light gauge cold-formed steel framing (LGS/CFS) and its performance features utilized for off…
The Evolution of Continuous Insulation–Stucco Systems
Walls & Ceilings - July 2024As featured in the July 2024 article in Walls & Ceilings, outlined by Chris K. Little, learn about how CI stucco could affect methods used in future building codes. Read the full article here.
Code Changes for WRBs/Rainscreens for Plaster
Walls & Ceilings - January 2023As featured in the January 2023 article in Walls & Ceilings, outlined by Chris K. Little, learn more about managing moisture in the wall cavity—particularly incorporating methods for draining bulk water—…
Take The Art Out Of Level 5 Finishing
Walls & Ceilings - March 2021 As featured in the March 2021 article in Walls & Ceilings, outlined by Jake Reece, learn about how to take some of the art out of drywall finishing. Increasingly, contractors have found success with a…
Easy Embedment System™ Brings Ease to Orlando Airport Expansion
Walls & Ceilings - January 2022 Easy Embedment System™ Brings Ease to Orlando Airport Expansion As featured in the January 2022 article in the Walls & Ceilings, outlined by Jake Reece, learn about how ClakDietrich assisted in the $4.…
ClarkDietrich® Easy Embedment System™ and the Orlando Airport South Terminal Expansion
FWCCA, The Inside Straight - January 2022 ClarkDietrich Easy Embedment System™ (EES) - Brings Ease And Confidence To Orlando Airport Expansion As featured in the January 2022 article in the FWCCA The Inside Straight, outlined by Christopher…
Specifying the Optimal Head of Wall Framing Assembly for Your Next Project
By Chuck Webb, PE, CSI, CDT, Technical Sales Manager, ClarkDietrichCold-formed steel is one of the most widely used framing materials because of its ability to provide strength and stability in a number of conditions. A well-designed framing system…
Specifying The Optimal Head Of Wall Framing Assembly For Your Next Project
Walls and Ceilings - October 2021 Which Head of Wall Framing Method is right for you? Cold-formed steel is one of the most widely used framing materials because of its ability to provide strength and stability in a number of conditions. As…
Specifying Cold-Formed Steel For Resilient Buildings
The Construction Specifier - April 30, 2021 With the number of weather-and climate-related disasters in the United States on the rise, the engineering and construction industries have rightly prioritized a focus on adopting methods for designing…
Backed In A Cornerbead
Walls & Ceilings - June 2020 Backed in a Cornerbead With a growing number of corner bead material options, it is important for drywall contractors to become familiar with the benefits of each type of material to ensure the best finish…
Stucco Applications on CI Systems
Walls & Ceilings - February 2020 Stucco Applications on CI Systems The growing prevalence of continuous insulation (CI) has created new challenges for the plastering industry, as applying conventional ASTM standards to CI systems takes…
Specifying the Right Framing Connectors for Deflection
Construction Specifier - February 2020 Specifying the Right Framing Connectors for Deflection When it comes to deflection, the performance of the connections between the cold-formed steel framing and the building structure is critically…
Building a Landmark in Texas Hill Country
November 6, 2019 Building a Landmark in Texas Hill Country Project Team Specifies Cold-Formed Steel Framing to Construct New City Hall in Texas Hill Country. After nearly 70 years operating out of a historic elementary school that dates back…
When Looking to Build a Structure that will Bounce Back from Catastrophe, CFS is the Answer
Civil + Structural Engineer – October 2019 When Looking to Build a Structure that will Bounce Back from Catastrophe, CFS is the Answer In a feature article in the October 2019 issue of Civil + Structural Engineer, vice president of business…
Specifying Cold-Formed Steel for Resilient Buildings: Examining Resiliency in the Built Environment
August 16, 2019 Specifying Cold-Formed Steel for Resilient Buildings: Examining Resiliency in the Built Environment Once you break down the concept of resiliency and the multiple attributes required to design a truly resilient building, it’s…
Understanding the Importance of Passive Fire Protection
Walls & Ceilings – April 2019 Understanding the Importance of Passive Fire Protection The April 2019 issue of Walls & Ceilings magazine features an article on the importance of fire-stopping systems for commercial construction plans.…
Potential Economic Impact of Fires from Use of Combustible Material Frame Construction in Mid-Rise Residential Buildings in Los Angeles County, California
A study released by Urvashi Kaul, Consultant and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University, seeks to address the issue of wood-framed residential fires, particularly multi-family wood-framed structures. The study, which examines…
A New ASTM for Plaster Accessories
A New ASTM for Plaster Accessories The September 2018 issue of Walls and Ceilings magazine features an article highlighting that a new ASTM Standard for Exterior Plaster Acccessroies has been developed. Chris K. Little, Senior…
Framing The Future: Six Articles On Innovation In Cold-Formed Steel
ClarkDietrich Publishes New Ebook: Framing the Future: Six Articles on Innovation in Cold-formed Steel The use of high-performing products has become an important component in the design and construction of today’s buildings. These…
Attributes of Cold Formed Steel
March 2017 The March 2017 issue of Walls and Ceilings magazine features an article highlighting cold-formed steel framing trends and how contractors use and interact with cold-formed steel framing. Learn about how far the…