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Thermasteel Distributor: Smart Buildings! Contact Pete Brosey
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Authorized distributor ThermaSteel is a manufacturer
of pre-insulated steel framing components offering superior insulation,
strength and speed of assembly. Dandelion Wood estimates are free.
Each project is manufactured individually by ThermaSteel Corporation
in Radford, VA and shipped to the job site for assembly. Dandelion
Wood is an authorized distributor of ThermaSteel aiding in technical
assistance starting with the design process right through completion
of the project. We're located in Wayne, Maine and serve clients in
all of North America.
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The product itself ThermaSteel pre-insulated, steel
stud, wall, roof, ceiling and sheathing panels are manufactured up to 4'
wide and 12' tall and combine to achieve greater heights. They come in
standard 3 1/2", 4",5 1/2" and 7 1/2" thickness. The panels assemble in
metal track and are then finished inside and out with standard materials.
The steel studs provide 3 1/2" of screwing surface every 12”, 16" or 24" on
center. Engineering solutions can be determined to accommodate your
specific design specifications. The panel provides steel framing,
insulation, sheathing and vapor barrier.
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Common Uses
ThermaSteel panels have structural properties that make them an
excellent energy efficient solution for critical areas of the building
shell:
Walls
Roof
Floor
Ceiling
Concrete forms
Sheathing
Listed with the International Code Council, ThermaSteel is a great fit to
accomplish house wrap, sheathing, framing, insulation and vapor barrier in
one step for residential, commercial and industrial projects.
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When Energy Matters ThermaSteel is an energy star partner
providing products that help designers, builders and owners achieve energy
savings as energy costs continue to increase. These savings translate to
lower operating costs and then lower loans based on higher profits or lower
cost of living. In addition to the upfront dollar savings the long term
benefits of a dedication to clean, green buildings will set ThermaSteel
buildings out in the future. After decades of performance are considered
these structures will stand out as buildings that make sense!
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- Framing with Standard Panels -
Standard PanelsThermaSteel standard panels come in
common construction sizes which eases manufacturing and stocking
which in turn drops the price dramatically and increases service
tremendously! The panels are shipped to the job site where they
are cut and assembled to the desired specifications on site.
Standard sizes: 4' x 8', 10' or 12'
Thickness: 3 1/2”, 4”, 5 1/2” and 7 1/2”
Stud spacing: 16”, 24” or 12”
Gauge of steel: 18, 20, 24
Drop Method The Drop Method “drops” into place panels with
openings 40” or less.
Cut in MethodThe Cut in Method combines full panels and
ripped panels to complete the shell. Openings are then “Cut in” at the
appropriate locations and framed sufficiently to support load.
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Acceptable Framing StandardIt is important to
develop a framing standard that is accepted by all those involved
concerning the assembly of window and door openings, inside and
outside corners, wall lengths, etc. This begins with the design or
layout process where there are unique possibilities brought by
ThermaSteel. The Drop Method and the Cut In Method are two possible
strategies to address assembly of standard panels and constructing
openings. Framing with standard panels can be incorporated with factory
manufactured walls and traditional framing. As these systems are being
determined it is important to consider the building as a complete system.
The exterior moisture plane and interior or exterior vapor barrier need
to remain continuous. For some projects exterior sheathing and moisture
plane (building wrap) are the best way to assure the benefits of framing
with ThermaSteel standard panels are not compromised.
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- Drop Method -
Drop MethodOne possible method to start an
acceptable framing system is called the drop method. This method is
similar to that used by ThermaSteel when designing custom factory
framed projects. Rough openings equal to or less then 40” are cut
into a single standard panel and reinforced. As long as the opening
is not less then 11” from the top and the load on the panel does not
exceed the panel limitations the openings most likely do not require
a header. These panels are then “dropped” into place where ever this
particular opening is required. Openings greater then 40” are
supported with a ThermaSteel Insulheader spanning two jack and king
stud assemblies or similar support. Wall ends are then completed with
corner metal or wood.
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The space between openings is filled with a combination of full and
ripped panels that complete the particular wall. This is an especially
advantageous method for buildings with many openings. If used carefully
this method also retains the vapor and moisture plane properties of the
ThermaSteel panels. Metal track, attachment plates, end metal, corner
metal, etc. are used according to ThermaSteel's Best Practices to
complete a project that realizes the benefits of ThermaSteel and the
benefits of standard panels. This is one method that can be used for a
complete project or along with factory manufactured walls or traditional
framing.
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- Cut In Method -
Cut in Method
A similar possible method to start an acceptable framing system is
called the Cut in method. This method combines full panels and ripped
panels to complete the exterior shell. Openings are then “Cut in” at
the appropriate locations and framed sufficiently with wood and/or steel
to support load. This method completes the building shell very quickly.
It is especially advantageous for buildings where a fast insulated shell
is desired such as in cold weather construction where the building is to
be heated to keep frost out. Full panels are assembled to make up the
wall and a panel is ripped to finish the wall. Wood and or corner steel
then creates the outside corner. An acceptable system of framing window
and door openings will need to be carefully chosen to insure that any
openings that are not entirely within one panel are properly framed to
support load.
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These openings may look very similar to traditional framing with a king
and jack stud assembly that is nailed to a bottom and double top plate.
The header can be traditionally framed with lumber or a ThermaSteel
Insulheader. As these assemblies are determined it is important that
the exterior moisture plane and vapor barrier remain continuous. For
some framing solutions, exterior sheathing and moisture plane (building
wrap) are the best way to assure the benefits of framing with
ThermaSteel standard panels are not compromised.
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