Light Metal Framing

Steel studs are cheaper than wood.

Light metal framing.

There are two types of steel used cold rolled light gauge and hot rolled structural beams both types are impervious to rot and insects while being nearly fire proof. Item 15418 model 139495. Clarkdietrich is a proud member of the steel framing industry association sfia. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud.

Selecting the correct size and thickness will depend primarily on the spacing of the framing members and the height of the wall. Light gauge steel framing. 1 minimum thickness represents 95 of the design thickness and is the minimum acceptable thickness delivered to the jobsite based on section a2 4 of aisi s100 12. Create your project using our submittal builder.

No longer just a division between space. When making a selection below to narrow your results down each selection made will reload the page to display the desired results. No longer just studs tracks and headers. Light gauge metal framing used for interior wall partitions comes in various shapes thicknesses sizes and finishes.

You ll like steel framing. Steel ranges drastically between 0 50 and 75 per linear foot and is the only type of metal framing available for both residential and commercial structures. 2 33mil 20ga and 43mil 18ga framing products are produced with. Steel studs are perfectly straight don t shrink or split.

16 29 18 28 20 90 25 117. Metal framing arch 150 metal lath 3 stud punch 1 gauge. 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. Each of these components has a specific function in the wall assembly.

Use our submittal builder view our products. They re light easy to store resist fire insects and rot.