Light Gauge Metal Stud Framing Sizes

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Light gauge metal stud framing sizes.

Shaftwall c h stud sizes. Combined with a layer of 5 8 gypsum wall board on both sides will give a 4 7 8 thick wall. The load bearing studs used in lgs houses are much stronger anywhere from 20 gauge to 12 gauge in thickness with a minimum 1 5 8 inch flange. Not only does light gauge metal framing offer durability strength and stability for wall partitions it is also.

2 1 2 250s 3 1 2 350s 3 5 8 362s 4 400s 5 1 2 550s 6 600s 8 800s 10. The most common shapes are diagrammed below with dimensions. Steel framing offers marketing advantages because consumers recognize steel as a superior framing product for its fundamental characteristics. Canadian light gauge steel stud framing sizes.

Selecting the correct size and thickness will depend primarily on the spacing of the framing. The most common size stud is a 3 5 8 wide stud. Steel framing is easier to handle because steel studs weigh 1 3 less than wood studs and can be installed at 24 on center. Each of these components has a specific function in the wall assembly.

Light gauge metal stud framing can be labor intensive in comparison to the low cost of the materials. Light gauge steel stud framing used for interior wall partitions in canada comes in various shapes thicknesses sizes and finishes. We offer a complete line of cold formed steel framing products like metal stud framing rc channel metal floor joists metal lath and metal corner bead. 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.

No longer just a division between space. C754 standard specification for installation of steel framing members to receive screw attached gypsum panel products c955 standard specification for load bearing transverse and axial steel studs runners tracks and bracing or bridging for screw application of gypsum panel products and metal plaster bases. Manufacturer of viperstud framerite studrite genieclip and joistrite. Long term maintenance costs are reduced because steel.

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. Cold formed metal framing comes in many shapes and sizes. No longer just studs tracks and headers.