Light Gauge Metal Framing Details

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Light gauge metal framing details.

B shape and dimensions as shown at left. 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. We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information. Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections.

About us distributors contact us request information careers. Call 509 343 9019 for dwg files. Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you. The details contained in this document are intended as a general guide for using steel stud manufacturers association ssma member products.

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. These products should not be used in design or construction without an independent evaluation by a qualified engineer or architect to verify the suitability. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. Updated clarkdietrich building system cad details can be found in the new clarkdietrich s itools cad library.

No longer just a division between space. Most contractors are familiar with the light gauge steel studs and track you can buy at lumberyards and drywall supply houses. Ssma standard cad details. This is in contrast to thicker hot rolled sections that are shaped while the steel is molten hot.

Light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of a s t m. They are intended to provide designers and contractors with guid ance on design detailing and construction of low rise residential buildings that utilize cold formed steel framing members. Scafco products cad details. G8 in line framing detail g9 web stiffener detail 1 g10 web stiffener detail 2 g11 web stiffener detail 3 g12 track splice detail g13 screw attachment detail.

These details were developed by the light gauge steel engineers association lgsea for the north american steel framing alliance nasfa. 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. You anchor the top and bottom to steel track of matching width which only comes in 10 ft.