Steel Framing

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Why Are I-Beams Shaped Like an 'I' and Specified With the Letter 'W'?

An engineer breaks down the logic behind steel beam shapes and naming conventions. More

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Structural Countertop Support

Cantilever plate for use with metal studs More

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Metal Deck Fasteners

Camo Edgexmetal clips fasten grooved deck boards to metal framing. More

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Pre-insulation Job Walk

Watch as Matt Risinger does a pre-insulation inspection of one of his projects... More

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Builder’s Guide to Working With Steel

Jake Lewandowski on the right way to add structural steel plates, columns, and... More

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Framing a Two-Story Half-Round Porch

Radiused steel I-beams and steel columns provide the core support for this outdoor... More

Rebuilding a Wind-Damaged Deck

Reusing the structurally-sound but out-of-level steel beam that supported the... More

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Retrofitting a New Door in a Brick Foundation

John Carroll explains how he modified an existing window opening to accommodate a... More

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