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Week of April 26, 2004

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President's Message

* For Working Families, Affordable Housing Is in Short Supply

Housing and Economics

* New Single-Family Home Sales Set Record in March
* A Healthier Economy Bodes Well for Nation’s Housing Industry, Analysts Say
* Robust Household Growth Predicted for Next Ten Years
* Economists Differ About Regional Strength of Housing Markets
* Eye on the Economy

Environment

* New Ozone Standard Raises Development Concerns in Nearly 500 Counties
* Earth Day Celebrations Cite Advancements in Green Building

Codes and Standards

* Costly Residential Central Air Conditioner Standard Set for 2006

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Real Estate Investment Can Help Contactors Accumulate Wealth
* Consumers More Knowledgeable About Remodeling

Business Management

* Information to Help Builders Become More Profitable Is on the Web

Design

* Start Preparing for the Best in American Living Awards

Labor

* Lowe’s and Home Builders Institute Help Job Corps Graduates Begin Industry Careers

Building Products

* Guides Available for Easy Installation of Steel Wall Studs and Joists

Builder's Engineer

* Why Stirrups?

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Customize How You View the NAHB Web Site
* Awards to Recognize Innovation in Workforce Housing
* Innovative Steel Home Builds Community Recognition in New Orleans
* Share Your Knowledge and Expertise
* Calendar of Events

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Guides Available for Easy Installation of Steel Wall Studs and Joists

Data collected by the Steel Framing Alliance shows that nearly 10% of all residential structures built in the last year used steel studs for framing interior walls. Builders who were moving to steel and away from traditional materials cited steel’s speed of installation and cost savings, according to the alliance.

The Steel Framing Alliance is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — the Supplier 100 of NAHB.

One of the largest areas of expansion is in steel floor joists, which the alliance says average 18 cents per square foot less to buy and install than wood joists. Steel wall studs are enjoying similar savings and growth, it reports.

To help cost-conscious builders make an easy transition to steel wall studs and joists, the alliance has released two new reference publications — the “Steel Floor Guide” and “Steel Wall Guide.”


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Based on the alliance’s National Training Curriculum on light-gauge steel framing, the guides feature on-the-job installation instructions useful to both the novice and experienced steel framer. They include a technical introduction, an explanation of steel’s benefits, recommendations for tools, step-by-step instructions complete with detailed illustrations, and construction tips.

To download the guides, click here, or call 202-785-2022. SFA members receive a significant discount.

The Steel Framing Alliance is an association of more than 350 companies and organizations with the mission of enabling the widespread use of steel framing in residential and commercial construction. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., it provides education, publications, technical support, research and development, and market development programs to companies representing the full spectrum of manufacturing, construction, design, distribution and professional services.

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