Light Gauge Metal Framing Wall Section

The galvanization process reduces the risk of corrosion to the absolute minimum compared.

Light gauge metal framing wall section.

W1 schematic of typical wall framing w2 wall framing elevation w3 wall to foundation w4 wall to foundation. Cold formed steel is shaped by guiding thin sheets of steel through a series of rollers each roller. Dss light gauge steel sections. Manufactured in accordance with bs en 10326 2004 in s450 gd z275 material grade.

This is in contrast to thicker hot rolled sections that are shaped while the steel is molten hot. Pages 10 and 11 drywall steel sections ltd dssl contents. B shape and dimensions as shown at left. Light gauge metal framing used for interior wall partitions comes in various shapes thicknesses sizes and finishes.

The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. Light steel framing lsf product information tel 44 0 1384 412448 fax 44 0 1384 410494. All dss sections. Light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of a s t m.

Cold formed light gauge c shaped framing members for axial loadbearing walls curtain walls tall interior partitions floor joists and roof truss assemblies. Metal wall framing is made of light gauge galvanized steel. Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. Mf ceiling system and wall liner system.

Page 7 5. Lightweight steel framing wall stud floor joist load tables t h e s t r e n g t h w i t h i n canadian strength. A metal stud is ductile and therefore. C length 10 0.

Selecting the correct size and thickness will depend primarily on the spacing of the framing members and the height of the wall.