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Steel Framing in Fire Safety
04
Apr

Exploring the Advantages of Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Fire Safety

Exploring the Advantages of Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Fire Safety In the construction industry, the search for materials that combine strength, durability, and safety is ongoing. Cold-formed steel framing has emerged as a significant player in this arena, celebrated for its resilience in various conditions, including fires. While steel has long been acknowledged for its structural integrity, cold-formed steel framing offers distinct advantages, particularly when exposed to fire. Understanding Cold-Formed…

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JD Metals FastFrame 833 sq ft House
11
Mar

JD Metals Towers over Kingsport Home Show with 2-Story FastFrame Structure

FastFrame and JD Metals tower over the 2024 Kingsport Home Show On March 8-10, 2024, JD Metals literally towered over the 50th annual Kingsport Home Show with its 2- story FastFrame residential house frame inside the Meadowview Conference Center.  To begin, preparation for the event started on the Tuesday before, when a crew erected the entire house frame in approximately 8 hours.  That’s one of the benefits of pre-assembled, modular…

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