Light Gauge Metal Roof Framing

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Light gauge metal roof framing. Contact asc for additional information. All csc building systems are produced with our cf series automated framing systems which provide a total light gauge cold formed steel solution for roofing siding and rigid frames. The ultra span system from aegis metal framing offers building designers and contractors real peace of mind. No longer just a division between space.

When building with steel you receive a safer and stronger product that will not contribute fuel to the spread of fire and is termite resistant. Light framed structures allow the passage of sound more readily than the more solid masonry construction. The equivalent material for steel framers would be 362s162 33 3 5 8 x 1 5 8 inch 20 gauge and 550s162 33 5 1 2 x 1 5 8 inch 20 gauge. B shape and dimensions as shown at left.

Explore our line of innovative designs and find the perfect cabin shed garage horse barn self storage shop or commercial building. They know all the key elements of a. Light gauge solutions welcome to light gauge solutions we offer design and fabrication of cold formed metal framing for any size project. Wall and truss systems are suitable for new construction of assisted living hotels medical military multi family general commercial and residential.

The easiest form of fire protection is to clad the steel with fire rated sheeting or drywall. To 12 ga steel framing installed over the existing roof s framing members to create a sloped plane. Adequate fire protection must be used. R11 roof framing with wood tail extension r12 wood truss bearing on steel wall r13 collector block detail r14 non aligned roof wall framing r15 hip beam.

The existing roof s physical footprint framing system and other rooftop conditions will most likely control the new roof s geometry. Available in galvanized and sometimes red iron hat channel are standard at 20 or 20 2 long though some locations can cut to length. You can tell by looking that they re wall studs but different gauge metals are sometimes specified for different parts of the frame. A tough fastening base hat channel or hat purlin are light gauge steel framing members used for roof and wall support as well as retrofit installation over existing metal roofs.

When specifying and purchasing light gauge steel trusses for your next commercial institutional project be sure to insist on the most comprehensive system available today. The mbci nuroof retrofit roof system utilizes light gauge 16 ga. Asc s light gauge roofing can be used in both new construction and retrofit roofing applications. C length 10 0.

We see what the future for walls holds and we are acting on it with steel framing products that perform as a system backed by intelligent design tools and fully capable engineering services.