Over the years, I have estimated and project managed a number of franchise restaurant construction jobs. This type of construction has witnessed an evolution in the way these jobs are being constructed. These days, many franchise designers are turning to metal stud framing because the restaurant construction method of choice. In prior years, these projects were being designed and assembled as 'one-off' type of structure. Even though the concepts were standardized, each job was considered as a brand new construction concept. Each had fresh details that changed the way the job was looked at and built.
A number of the older buildings were constructed from timber stud framing and wood trussed roofs. Others were constructed of'stick-framed' structural steel together with mainly timber framing infill.As design theories became more standardized, the facades and parapets leant themselves into being panelized. Here again, the material of choice a few years ago was timber framing for its pre-built panels.Today, steel has become the material of choice to panelizing. Building codes have been a big influence on this shift. Of course the cost of metal stud framing has made this type of panelization more palatable.Building codes are becoming more strict in the use of flammable materials in gathering buildings - including restaurants. Some have dictated that framing materials must be non-flammable. Input Metal stud framing to adapt this particular mandate.
The price of metal studs vs timber studs was a deterrent a few short years back. And once most contractors become knowledgeable about using metal studs, they are reluctant to come back to the use of timber framing. Metal studs offer a wide array of benefits over wood framing. First and foremost for commercial buildings is the fact that metal studs are non-combustible. More-over, metal studs do not promote the growth of mould and are impermeable to termites and other insects and rodents.
Why PANELIZED metal stud framing? Getting your construction project panelized - in a quality controlled environment - provides the owner the peace of mind in knowing that the framing has been completed in exceptional workman-like method.
Panelized metal stud systems speed the building process as well. The sub-sheathing could be installed from the metal stud panels prior to erection. All load bearing walls (and inside partition walls also if desired) are pre-built in panels prepared for shipment and erection of site. Metal trusses are pre-fabricated also. This work could be completed while the construction is has the civil work being completed - footing, foundations etc.. The metal work may then be quickly set into place decreasing the onsite erection time.
Other Features and BenefitsSteel is 100% recyclable. In fact, roughly 67 percent of steel framing materials are out of recycled resources. Steel stud panelized construction reduces land-fill usage and cost by as much as 18 - 20 percent when compared to timber framing. In many cases, structures fabricated from metal stud framing have reduced insurance costs. With so many advantages, it is no surprise that the franchise industry marketplace is turning to panelized metal stud framing.
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