LiteSteel Technologies America LLC
PO Box 577
Troutville, VA 24175
Tel: 877-285-2607; 540-992-1600
Fax: 540-992-5998
Website: www.LiteSteelBeam.com
E-mail: sales@LiteSteelBeam.com
LiteSteel™ beam from LiteSteel Technologies is a structural beam with the
strength of steel and the installation ease of wood. This revolutionary product
was developed in response to the demand for a light structural beam
with the strength of steel but with the workability and ease of installation
associated with cold formed sections and wood products. LSB® can be used
in place of other structural beams; wood or steel. It is on average 40% lighter
than hot rolled steel and engineered wood beams of equivalent performance.
The innovative, patented cold forming process gives LSB a unique
profile with the torsional rigidity you would normally expect from hot rolled
steel. It is easier to lift and carry and can be hoisted without the need for a
crane. When you weigh up the problems involved with hot rolled structural
steel beams and engineered wood beams, LSB can provide significant time
and installation cost advantages. It can be carried like a wood beam and can
be cut, nailed, screwed, and drilled on site using standard professional tools.
LSB can also be used in a back-to-back configuration to significantly
increase land bearing capacity. LSB is supplied with a G-60 or equivalent
coating for superior corrosion protection.
LSB is up to 40% lighter than hot rolled steel or engineered wood—can be
carried and hoisted like lumber without the need for a crane.
The unique patented LSB profile delivers more structural performance in
terms of load carrying capacity.
LSB provides significant time and installation cost advantages compared to
hot rolled steel, engineered wood or on site fabrication of cold formed sections.
Can be cut, drilled, screwed, bolted, nailed, and welded on site using
standard professional tools.
LiteSteel Technologies has received a Code Compliance Research Report (ATI
CCRR#0123) for its LSB products against the 2006 & 2009 International
Building Code, the 2006 & 2009 International Residential Code and the 2007 Florida
Building Code. Additionally, LSB now has a Florida Product Number (FL 12987). The product number, approved by the Florida Building Commission, confirms that the LiteSteel beam products have been evaluated and found to be in compliance with the Florida Building Code.
LiteSteel beam is now included in a variety of fire rated floor assemblies listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Fire ratings ranging between 1 and 2 hours were obtained by the LSB products depending upon the specific floor assembly.
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