Cold form steel building structure

Building System

Cold Form Steel Buildings

Precision-formed light-gauge steel framing for residential, agricultural, and mid-size commercial projects — versatile, cost-effective, and built to exact specifications.

What Is Cold Form Steel?

Cold-formed steel (CFS) framing is manufactured by pressing or rolling steel sheet at room temperature into structural shapes — C-sections, Z-sections, and tracks. Unlike hot-rolled red iron, cold-formed members are lighter, thinner, and produced to very tight tolerances, making them ideal for projects where precision and cost efficiency matter.

Cold form steel is the workhorse of residential and light commercial construction. It's used in wall framing, roof trusses, floor joists, and secondary structural members. When combined with a primary red iron frame, it provides the complete structural system for virtually any building type.

Specifications

Gauge Range12 to 25 gauge
Yield Strength33 to 80 ksi
CoatingG60 or G90 galvanized
ProfilesC, Z, U, Hat, and custom sections
LengthsCustom cut to order
CertificationAISI S100 compliant

Common Applications

Residential Construction

Load-bearing wall framing, non-load-bearing partitions, and roof trusses for residential projects.

Agricultural Buildings

Smaller barns, equipment sheds, and storage structures where economy and speed of erection matter.

Light Commercial

Retail fit-outs, office buildings, and light commercial structures up to 3 stories.

Secondary Framing

Purlins, girts, and eave struts in combination with primary red iron or tubular steel frames.

Modular Buildings

Prefabricated modular units and relocatable structures requiring lightweight framing.

Mezzanines

Interior mezzanine floors and elevated platforms within larger steel buildings.

Cold Form Steel for Your Next Project?

Tell us your specs and we'll get you a competitive quote fast.

Get a Free Quote