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CFS

CFS

6.9
Steel shaped at room temperature for light building frames
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : acero conformado en frío
  • CFS steel

Examples

  • The engineer specified CFS for the interior wall studs due to its strength and light weight.

  • Many modern buildings use CFS because it is easy to transport and assemble on site.

  • Contractors prefer CFS for framing in areas where wood is not suitable.

  • The contractor chose to use CFS for the new building.

  • Many architects prefer CFS due to its lightweight properties.

  • CFS, or cold-formed steel, is commonly used for light framing in residential construction.

  • Builders often choose CFS because it offers a lightweight alternative to traditional steel sections.

  • The use of CFS in construction helps to reduce overall project costs while maintaining structural integrity.

Synonyms

structural steel
vsCFS
  • Specialized
1 3.7

Strong metal formed into beams and other shapes to support buildings

is formed at room temperature and used for light framing rather than heavy structures

Surface Forms

CFS singular
CFS plural

Etymology

CFS comes from the first letters of cold-formed and steel, meaning steel shaped while 'cold' at room temperature instead of hot. Because it is made this way, CFS is light and strong, so builders often use it for framing and wall studs.