Metal Stud Ceiling Joist

Size in gauge joist spacing in 12 16 24.

Metal stud ceiling joist.

2 3 stud joist track and bridging channel inside bend radii are as follows. You move the magnet across your ceiling until the magnet reacts. For low clearance areas they also come in 1 5 8 inch widths. Item 15418 model 139495.

Interior framing use iprostud in clarkdietrich itools to quickly lookup the interior framing system you need. The metal tracks and studs are installed firmly therefore the frame is perfectly level as we have used the laser level. You should be able to find the stud using a magnet tape measure and a nail and hammer. Structural track usually in the same gauge as the.

Steel studs are beneficial for building ceilings because they are straight light and can be purchased in longer lengths than wood studs. Prostud limiting height charts new clarkdietrich itools structural stud lookup tool interior wall heights w structural framing interior. Track gauge same as stud with 1 track leg height. Joist holders nails and other key ceiling elements are made from metal.

Provide a lightweight low cost rigid floor assembly c joist components provide an economical lightweight alternative to open web trusses bar joists engineered lumber cast in place or hollow core floor assemblies. Ceiling joist top flange braced 48 o c. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. 2 2 stud and joist lip lengths are as follows.

In many applications installing a steel stud ceiling take less time and effort than it would with wood studs. Allowable limiting heights spans contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on tables below. Depending on loads and spans c joists are typically spaced at 12 16 19 2 or 24 on center spacing. Manufacturer of viperstud framerite studrite genieclip and joistrite.

3 stud and joist section properties tables 3 1 structural properties are computed in accordance with csa standard s136 07 north american. On the floor lay out and mark the location of the wall fasten the steel track photo 2 and then locate the position of the ceiling track using a plumb bob or a level held against a steel stud. A web stiffener is a 6 length of stud secured to the stud web at both ends of the stud with four 4 8 pan head screws. If stud height exceeds table web stiffeners are required.