For those of you who are unfamiliar with certain construction terms, this summary of terms and abbreviations used should prove useful.
Abbreviations • CFS – Cold-formed steel. Structural skeletons are made from cold, structural-quality sheet steel formed into C-sections and other shapes by roll-forming the steel through a series of dies. • ADU – Accessory dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling unit, in general terms, is a secondary form of residential accommodation either attached to a main residence or built on the same lot as the principal dwelling. ADUs are sometimes referred to as “affordable housing” or “low-cost housing.” • DIY – Do It Yourself. DIY is a shorthand term used to describe various tasks associated with property maintenance and improvement. Someone who is good at DIY should be perfectly capable of building a steel-frame property. • IBC – International Building Code. This is a globally accepted standard that ensures quality, safety and sustainability requirements of a construction project are strictly followed. Terms • Frame – The internal structure of a property, which is attached to the foundation, and to which the walls and roof are attached. Properties with a wooden frame are referred to as timber-frame structures. • Skeleton – The internal structure of a property, which is attached to the foundation, and to which the walls and roof are attached. The structure of a steel-frame property is more commonly referred to as a skeleton; this term is specifically used for steel frames.
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