The LiteSteel Beam is a cold-formed, lightweight steel structural beam
This article first appeared in the
PB September 2009
issue of Pro Builder.
It made a splash with the Aussies, and now it's here for us. The LiteSteel Beam by LiteSteel Technologies America is a patented, cold-formed, lightweight steel structural beam that combines the strength of steel with the workability of wood. The LSB has a unique profile with a flat, thin web and two fully welded hollow flanges for maximum structural performance in terms of load capacity, bending moment and deflection from the amount of steel employed. For FREE information, visit http://pb.hotims.com/23726-339
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