Steel Framing (Tri-Chord Systems)

TRI-CHORD
The Facts Speak for Themselves.

No other light gauge steel framing system has been more thoroughly evaluated, tested, and scrutinized by independent engineers and scientists throughout the world than has TRI-CHORD. The structural and thermal capabilities of our products have been validated by such institutions as Oak Ridge National Laboratories (Department of Energy), the California Energy Commission, the University of Missouri at Rolla, the University of California at Irvine, and the University of Edinbourough (United Kingdom). All of our products and components are ICBO approved (ER-5210), and the EESI-STUD and EESI-JOIST have both attained a one hour fire rating under ASTM E119. TRI-CHORD's products are protected by patents and patents pending in the US and throughout the world. To obtain copies of any of our approval reports or other technical data, please call, fax or e-mail us today.

TRI-CHORD's products are currently being marketed throughout the western US, and will soon be available in other parts of North America.

Compare TRI-CHORD's
Advantages:

vs. WOOD

100% prime steel means consistent quality, every time!
3 to 6 month price stability.
Utilizes over 60 % recycled content.
Fire, rot, warp & bug proof.
Compatible connections & hardware.
Electrical and plumbing runs are a snap with EESI-STUD's open webs.
Standard bat insulation "snugs" into the open web stud cavity, making it more efficient.

vs. STEEL

Much stronger triangular sections.
Lighter gauge means easier attachment and connections.
Compatible with lumber framing members, or can be framed into slotted steel track for "screwless" connections.
Press-joining (or clinching) instead of screws. No squeaks, & automated assembly saves "$". Clinching is the most important development for steel framing in decades.
EESI-STUD is the only steel stud in the world proven to equal wood's thermal values.

TRI-CHORD SYSTEMS®
344 Coogan Way
EL CAJON, CA 92020

PHONE: (619) 588-2591
FAX: (619) 588-8127
E-Mail: TriChord1@aol.com

"TRI-CHORD" and "EESI-STUD" are registered trademarks of TRI-CHORD SYSTEMS, INC. The products described herein are protected by one or more US and worldwide patents and patents pending.

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