Light Gage Metal Roof Framing Details

Light gauge steel framing before the sheeting has been installed.

Light gage metal roof framing details.

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. Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you. Can design an engineered pre fabricated light gauge steel truss system specifically for your project incorporating. 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.

Cfs light frame construction g500 11 guidelines for inspecting cfs structural framing in low rise buildings g800 12 astm standards for cfs g801 13 astm a1003 no cause for rejection g802 13 aisi section a2 2 other steels g900 15 design methodology for hole reinforcement of cfs bending members j100 11 cfs floor joists. Some jurisdictions will allow reroofing over existing roofing without the need for tearoff. Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information.

Most contractors are familiar with the light gauge steel studs and track you can buy at lumberyards and drywall supply houses. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. Application over rough and or. Updated clarkdietrich building system cad details can be found in the new clarkdietrich s itools cad library.