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Light gauge steel framing stud sizes.
They provide the vertical strength necessary for demanding load bearing structural applications and sufficient strength for many joist applications.
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Steel framing is easier to handle because steel studs weigh 1 3 less than wood studs and can be installed at 24 on center.
This stud joist has a 1 5 8 inch flange and 1 2 inch return and is considered the industry standard.
Steel studs are sold in a variety of widths comparable to dimensional lumber sizes lengths and metal stud gauges the lower the gauge number the thicker the steel.
Selecting the correct size and thickness will depend primarily on the spacing of the framing.
3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud.
Csj members are the most widely used and specified framing members.
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.
The most common size stud is a 3 5 8 wide stud.
Long term maintenance costs are reduced because steel.
You anchor the top and bottom to steel track of matching width which only comes in 10 ft.
Combined with a layer of 5 8 gypsum wall board on both sides will give a 4 7 8 thick wall.
The most common shapes are diagrammed below with dimensions.
Light gauge steel stud framing used for interior wall partitions in canada comes in various shapes thicknesses sizes and finishes.
Cold formed metal framing comes in many shapes and sizes.
2 1 2 250s 3 1 2 350s 3 5 8 362s 4 400s 5 1 2 550s 6 600s 8 800s 10.
Canadian light gauge steel stud framing sizes.
Steel framing offers marketing advantages because consumers recognize steel as a superior framing product for its fundamental characteristics.
Not only does light gauge metal framing offer durability strength and stability for wall partitions it is also.
It is estimated that approximately 60 of the metal studs used in the united states are for interior non structural wall partitions.
Light gauge metal stud framing can be labor intensive in comparison to the low cost of the materials.
They are easily insulated and also noncombustible.
Each of these components has a specific function in the wall assembly.
