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Cold formed metal joists can be used for residential and commercial floor and roof construction. Metal joists are relatively lightweight, relatively easy to maneuver, and have a high strength-to-weight ratio, allowing the joists to span long distances.

Structural metal stud framing refers to the construction of walls and planes using cold-formed steel components. There are two main components of metal stud framing, a stud and a track. Heavier gauge metal studs are used in load bearing walls and structural applications such as exterior walls. Lighter gauge metal studs are used in non-load bearing applications such as some interior walls, half-walls, and partitions.

Cold formed metal framing consists of structural and non-structural elements that are shaped using press braking or roll forming. No heat is used in either formation method. Cold formed metal framing includes structural metal stud framing, slotted channel framing, and cold formed metal roof and floor joist framing, as well as all metal support assemblies. Over the past several decades, the use of cold formed metal framing has increased in the residential and multi-family market. Cold formed metal framing provides designers with as much, if not more, flexibility as wood framing.

This topic includes information related to acoustical metal decking installed during construction. Acoustical metal decking is fabricated steel decking with applied noise reduction and acoustical insulation.

This topic includes information related to steel decking installed during construction. Steel decking is a fabricated, roll formed material which has a ribbed or corrugated profile. It is used in concrete forms, floor and roof assemblies. Assemblies are installed with screws, pneumatically driven pin or welds.

This topic includes information related to metal joists installed during construction. Metal joists are horizontal supporting members which carry the structural loads of floor, ceiling and roof assemblies. Metal joist assemblies are constructed of steel or aluminum joists, bridging, anchors and accessories.

This topic includes information related to structural cabling installed during construction. Structural cabling under tension has exceptional properties which allow its use in applications such as bridges, curtain walls and roofs.

This topic includes information related to wire rope assemblies installed during construction. Wire rope assemblies are non-structural assemblies. They are made from aluminum, steel or stainless steel wire rope and incorporate various types of fittings, including anchors, clamps, loops, carriers, threads and among others.