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Steel


Defense Housing Critical List
Authors: 
U.S. War Production Board
Release Date: 
February 1942


Controlled Materials Plan; General Instructions On Bills Of Materials
Authors: 
U.S. War Production Board
Release Date: 
November 1942


Durability by Design 2nd Edition: A Professional’s Guide to Durable Home Design
Authors: 
Newport Partners, LLC
ARES Consulting
Release Date: 
October 2015


Steel Framing Prototype Development: Final Report
Authors: 
Manufactured Housing Research Alliance
Release Date: 
December 2003


Hybrid Wood and Steel Details - Builder's Guide
Authors: 
NAHB Research Center Inc.
Release Date: 
July 2003


The Prescriptive Method for Connecting Cold-Formed Steel Framing to Insulating Concrete Form Walls in Residential Construction
Authors: 
Building Works, Inc.
Release Date: 
February 2003


Design for a Cold-Formed Steel Framed Manufactured Home: Technical Support Document
Authors: 
Manufactured Housing Research Alliance
Release Date: 
March 2002


Steel vs. Wood Long-Term Thermal Performance Comparison: Valparaiso Demonstration Home
Authors: 
NAHB Research Center Inc.
Release Date: 
January 2002


Steel vs. Wood Cost Comparison Beaufort Demonstration Homes
Authors: 
NAHB Research Center Inc.
Release Date: 
January 2002


Steel vs. Wood, Cost and Short Term Energy Comparison, Valparaiso Demonstration Homes
Authors: 
NAHB Research Center Inc.
Release Date: 
October 2001


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