Sheet Metal Stud Framing

The main purpose of specifying an allowable stud deflection for curtain wall framing is actually for determining what is an acceptable deflection for the wall facing materials.

Sheet metal stud framing.

For easier electrical and plumbing installations later on keep all the keyhole knockouts aligned by cutting all steel studs to length from the same end. Manufacturer of viperstud framerite studrite genieclip and joistrite. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. Cut the metal studs and tracks.

Item 15418 model 139495. Then bend one flange up clear of the snips jaws and cut across the stud s web. Cemco is the premier manufacturer of steel framing metal lath and specialty products in the united states. Steel framing is easier to handle because steel studs weigh 1 less than wood studs and can be installed at 4 on center.

Create a submittal or find a distributor here. R1 roof framing r2 joist and rafter detail r3 roof framing isometric view r4 heel joint connection detail. Cut both side flanges of a steel stud using straight cut aviation snips. No longer just studs tracks and headers.

We offer a complete line of cold formed steel framing products like metal stud framing rc channel metal floor joists metal lath and metal corner bead. Steel framing offers marketing advantages because consumers recognize steel as a superior framing product for its fundamental characteristics. Nl3 corner framing detail nl4 slammer stud detail nl5 window opening framing detail nl6 door opening framing detail nl7 non load bearing opening nl8 non load bearing wall parallel to joist roofs rafters joists. Get free shipping on qualified metal wall framing studs drywall or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.

A metal stud is ductile and therefore can perform at a wide range of deflections. That s why scafco steel framing products are manufactured from 100 prime mill certified steel. 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. No longer just a division between space.