Light Gauge Steel Stud Framing

Thicker cold rolled steel 16 and 18 gauges is used for load bearing walls.

Light gauge steel stud framing.

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. Light gauge metal stud framing can be labor intensive in comparison to the low cost of the materials. No longer just a division between space. Available in galvanized per astm a 653 or equal.

B shape and dimensions shown at left. C length 10 0 and 20 0. 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. 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. Most residential projects use this type of framing with limited beams for carrying loads in large open concept and multistory homes. No longer just studs tracks and headers. Light gauge steel can replace lumber in residential and light commercial structures.

However due to its strength studs can be 24 inches on center rather than the customary 18 or 20 inches reducing the number of studs necessary to frame a wall. It serves perfectly for load bearing walls and interior rooms. Light gauge cold rolled steel. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud.

Item 15418 model 139495. Cold formed steel stud framing manufacturer the steel network inc. 0 50 to 1 50 per linear foot for materials. Most contractors are familiar with the light gauge steel studs and track you can buy at lumberyards and drywall supply houses.

Materials a light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of astm a 653 or equal. Can typically support one floor and the roof. Compare click to add item prostud 1 5 8 25 gauge interior galvanized steel wall framing stud to the compare list. Special lengths are available.

Clarkdietrich cold formed steel c studs c series cold formed light gauge c shaped framing members for axial loadbearing walls curtain walls tall interior partitions floor joists and roof truss assemblies.