Cold-formed steel (CFS) has numerous benefits for the construction and maintenance of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) in California. The CFS metal reacts predictably under many stressors and loads, enabling engineers to make precise determinations about various load factors and required thicknesses of steel specifically for residential uses.

• CFS has great strength and stiffness and will not crack, split, deform or shift from its location or grow and compact dimensions like that of traditional wood structures. Steel’s strength allows designs with longer spans and other features not feasible with other materials.
• CFS has a high strength-to-weight ratio, up to 25 times greater than traditional wood beams and wall material. Less steel is needed to frame an ADU resulting in a lighter frame and simplified construction.
• CFS buildings are non-combustible and can decrease your insurance rates and builder’s risk.
• Since CFS is a metal product, it is resistant to rodents and pests, especially termites.
• CFS steel can withstand high winds and seismic activity which is a perfect compliment to certain areas of California.
• Due to CFS’s sustainability, it is 100% recyclable and we utilize a minimum of 30% of recycled content.