Cold-formed steel and sustainable building

Cold-formed steel (CFS) is shaped at room temperature by rolling, pressing or bending. The process strengthens the steel and forms it into the required profiles.

What makes it sustainable

• Recyclable. It is often made with recycled steel content, which lowers the environmental impact of steel production and saves resources.
• Light and strong. A high strength-to-weight ratio can reduce loads on foundations and supporting structures.
• Durable, low maintenance. It does not warp or shrink, and insects do not damage it.
• Corrosion resistant. Protective coatings such as zinc or aluminum help steel resist corrosion.
• Easy to shape. It forms readily into framing, roofing and wall systems, including complex architectural shapes.

Steel framing does not warp or shrink and is not damaged by insects. Suitable protective coatings help it resist corrosion in demanding environments.