Light Gauge Steel Roof Framing Details

These details were developed by the light gauge steel engineers association lgsea for the north american steel framing alliance nasfa.

Light gauge steel roof framing details. Updated clarkdietrich building system cad details can be found in the new clarkdietrich s itools cad library. Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you. Your source for light gauge steel truss systems. Can design an engineered pre fabricated light gauge.

B shape and dimensions in accordance with gypsum association fire resistance and sound control design manual page 14 as shown at left. With today s demanding architectural designs intricate roof lines and aggressive schedules light gauge steel trusses have become a popular product for architects engineers builders and developers. Lsf products are cold formed structural members used as studs joists rafters purlins and girts and in assemblies such as steel roof trusses and panelized walls. Lightweight steel framing architectural design guide preface this publication is intended as a guide for designers speci ers and users of lightweight steel framing lsf.

Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. Materials a light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of a s t m. We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information.