Composite framing Enables 50% More Tie-downs and Uplift Resistance - By locating every stud on 24 inch (61 cm) centers, continuous load paths can be maintained from the truss to the stud, through the floor panel, to the stud below, to the sill plate, and finally into the concrete pad.

Stainless Steel Corner plates & Stud Mounts - CBS has designed and patented special bracing for joining the corners of top plates and special stud mount brackets on 24 inch centers for anchor bolting to the floor pad and connecting to the suds above with a ½ inch (13 mm) threaded rod to keep the studs in perfect alignment.

Roof Tie Downs - For roof strapping, CBS uses patent pending strapping mount to tie together all the roof rafters, trusses, and CBS roof panels perfectly in line with all continuous load paths.

Composite Decks and Overhangs are Light and Strong - CBS I-beams on 24 inch (61 cm) centers are light and strong, enabling balconies and overhangs to be built, often without requiring support posts. (See section on Floors).

No Deterioration - Because composite materials are inert to the atmosphere and supporting as skeletons inside the panels they will never deteriorate and the strength of each overhang will be maintained throughout the life of the building. Pre-engineered decks can be supplied with sheeting on top and bottom to provide a factory-finished unitized structure for safety and longevity.

CAD Details Available for Download - Although no special knowledge is required to design for or use CBS construction, we have drafted a number of details in CAD and PDF form for downloading and inserting into designs and drawings. Please register with CBS to receive these drawings free.