Light gauge steel framing (LGSF) is a relatively new industry so knowing where to get additional information can be difficult. We've provided some addresses of key web sites or links that we think you'll find helpful and interesting.

Trade & Professional Associations

North American Steel Framing Alliance (NAFSA)
1201 15th Street, N.W., Suite 320
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202.785.2022
Fax: 202.785.3856
www.steelframingalliance.com

Light Gauge Steel Engineering Association (LGSEA)
1201 15th Street, N.W., Suite 320
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202.263.4488
Fax: 202.785.3856
www.LGSEA.com

 

Publications

Residential Steel Framing Handbook, by R. Scharff
Available through: McGraw-Hill
Washington, DC 20036-4523
Tel: 877.833.5524
www.mcgraw-hill.com

Low-Rise Residential Construction Details, RG-934
Residental Steel Beams and Column Load/Span Tables, RG-936
Fasteners for Residential Steel Framing, RG-933
Available through: North American Steel Framing Alliance
www.steelframingalliance.com

 

Magazines & Newsletters

How to Guide and Resource Catalog for Residental Framing
Tel: 202.785.2022
www.steelframingalliance.com

LGSEA Tech Notes, LGSEA Newsletter
Tel: 202.263.4481
www.LGSEA.com

CCFSS News
Tel: 573.341.4471
www.umr.edu/~ccfss/newsletters&bulletins.html

Metal Home Digest
Tel: 847.674.2200
www.moderntrade.com

Metal Construction News
Tel: 847.674.2200
www.moderntrade.com

 

Code Recognition

International Code Council (ICC)
Tel: 703.931.4533
www.iccsafe.org

Product Evaluation Reports
International Code Council Evaluation Services
Tel: 562.699.0543
www.icc-es.org