Lightweight steel framing is increasing in popularity amongst homebuilders. Framing techniques and details are now available that largely eliminate the need for engineering services. The purpose of this Handbook is to provide the builder with general design guidelines, common practices and insights concerning successful lightweight steel construction. This Handbook describes a method for framing the floors and walls of single family residential buildings and other small buildings using lightweight steel members. This Handbook can be used only in conjunction with lightweight steel framing (LSF) products evaluated under the CCMC Technical Guide fro Lightweight Steel Framing Components. Engineering design services are required for all other LSF construction applications.

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• Introduction, Acknowledgements & Definitions
• Chapter 1 : Getting Started
• Chapter 2 : Foundations
• Chapter 3 : Floor Systems
• Chapter 4 : Walls
• Chapter 5 : Roofs
• Chapter 6 : HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Systems
• Chapter 7 : Insulation, Air & Vapour Barriers
• Chapter 8 : Interior & Exterior Finishes
• Chapter 9 : Final Items
• Appendices : Member Selection Tables & Bracing Requirements for Walls