Light Gauge Metal Framing Wall

If you can t find steel studs at your home center or lumberyard check with suppliers that cater to builders look in the yellow pages under dry wall.

Light gauge metal framing wall. B shape and dimensions in accordance with gypsum association fire resistance and sound control design manual page 14 as shown at left. No longer just a division between space. Light gauge metal framing for almost 50 years precision walls inc. 33mil 20ga and 43mil 18ga framing products are produced with 33ksi steel.

The light gauge steel is also called cold formed steel which comes from the process by which steel members are formed. Material most contractors are familiar with the light gauge steel studs and track you can buy at lumberyards and drywall supply houses. Wide comparable to 2 4 lumber 25 gauge steel studs in 8 9 10 and 12 ft. Light gauge steel framing before the sheeting has been installed.

Materials a light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of a s t m. Light gauge metal framing and drywall has been the mainstay of precision walls inc. The expertise and dedication our employees offer is second to none. Available flanges of 1 1 4 and extra wide 1 1 2.

Thicker cold rolled steel 16 and 18 gauges is used for load bearing walls. Metal wall framing or light gauge steel framing an alternative to traditional wood framing has been the standard of commercial construction in the united states since the early 1950s. Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. Since its establishment in 1977.

Light gauge cold rolled steel 0 50 to 1 50 per linear foot for materials. Can typically support one floor and the roof. Lengths along with all the fasteners. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature.

Cp60 g90 available additional member depths of 7 1 4 9 1 4 11 1 2 13 1 2 and 14 are also available. The strength and flexibility of light gauge steel frame has led to increased spans custom openings curved wall and different external façade treatments. Light gauge steel construction. No longer just studs tracks and headers.

Most residential projects use this type of framing with limited beams for carrying loads in large open concept and multistory homes. These characteristics makes it versatile construction material. These lightweight studs are designed for stud wall framing interior nonweight bearing walls walls that don t support floors or the roof. Has been a recognized expert in the areas of commercial drywall and light gauge metal framing.

54mil 16ga 68mil 14ga and 97mil 12ga products are produced with 50ksi steel unless otherwise noted.