Light Gauge Metal Framing Wall

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Light gauge metal framing wall.

Thicker cold rolled steel 16 and 18 gauges is used for load bearing walls. These lightweight studs are designed for stud wall framing interior nonweight bearing walls walls that don t support floors or the roof. 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. Cp60 g90 available additional member depths of 7 1 4 9 1 4 11 1 2 13 1 2 and 14 are also available.

Wide comparable to 2 4 lumber 25 gauge steel studs in 8 9 10 and 12 ft. Most residential projects use this type of framing with limited beams for carrying loads in large open concept and multistory homes. Lengths along with all the fasteners. 33mil 20ga and 43mil 18ga framing products are produced with 33ksi steel.

These studs are usually 25 gauge steel with 1 1 4 inch flanges and are intended for non load bearing applications such as partition walls. B shape and dimensions in accordance with gypsum association fire resistance and sound control design manual page 14 as shown at left. Has been a recognized expert in the areas of commercial drywall and light gauge metal framing. Available flanges of 1 1 4 and extra wide 1 1 2.

Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. Light gauge steel framing before the sheeting has been installed. No longer just a division between space. Can typically support one floor and the roof.

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. Light gauge metal framing for almost 50 years precision walls inc. Light gauge cold rolled steel 0 50 to 1 50 per linear foot for materials. These characteristics makes it versatile construction material.

Light gauge metal framing and drywall has been the mainstay of precision walls inc. The light gauge steel is also called cold formed steel which comes from the process by which steel members are formed. Light gauge steel construction. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature.

Materials a light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of a s t m. The strength and flexibility of light gauge steel frame has led to increased spans custom openings curved wall and different external façade treatments. No longer just studs tracks and headers. Most home centers and lumberyards carry only the most popular 3 5 8 in.

Material most contractors are familiar with the light gauge steel studs and track you can buy at lumberyards and drywall supply houses.