Light Gauge Metal Framing Wall

Light gauge metal framing and drywall has been the mainstay of precision walls inc.

Light gauge metal framing wall.

Thicker cold rolled steel 16 and 18 gauges is used for load bearing walls. Materials a light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of a s t m. The light gauge steel is also called cold formed steel which comes from the process by which steel members are formed. No longer just a division between space.

Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. Has been a recognized expert in the areas of commercial drywall and light gauge metal framing. These lightweight studs are designed for stud wall framing interior nonweight bearing walls walls that don t support floors or the roof. Can typically support one floor and the roof.

Light gauge steel framing before the sheeting has been installed. Cp60 g90 available additional member depths of 7 1 4 9 1 4 11 1 2 13 1 2 and 14 are also available. B shape and dimensions in accordance with gypsum association fire resistance and sound control design manual page 14 as shown at left. Wide comparable to 2 4 lumber 25 gauge steel studs in 8 9 10 and 12 ft.

Material most contractors are familiar with the light gauge steel studs and track you can buy at lumberyards and drywall supply houses. 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. These characteristics makes it versatile construction material. Light gauge steel construction.

Most home centers and lumberyards carry only the most popular 3 5 8 in. Light gauge cold rolled steel 0 50 to 1 50 per linear foot for materials. Most residential projects use this type of framing with limited beams for carrying loads in large open concept and multistory homes. Available flanges of 1 1 4 and extra wide 1 1 2.

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. 33mil 20ga and 43mil 18ga framing products are produced with 33ksi steel. Since its establishment in 1977.

The expertise and dedication our employees offer is second to none. 54mil 16ga 68mil 14ga and 97mil 12ga products are produced with 50ksi steel unless otherwise noted. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. Light gauge metal framing for almost 50 years precision walls inc.

Lengths along with all the fasteners.