Metal Stud Ceiling

Track gauge same as stud with 1 track leg height.

Metal stud ceiling.

Interior framing use iprostud in clarkdietrich itools to quickly lookup the interior framing system you need. How to guide on installing a metal frame ceiling. The best technique for framing steel walls is to first fasten the floor and ceiling tracks and then install the studs one at a time. These wall assembly files are used for planning and estimation purposes for many ul wall types such as fire rated wall assemblies.

Allowable limiting heights spans contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on tables below. For low clearance areas they also come in 1 5 8 inch widths. Metal products the modern engineered alternative to traditional timber and blockwork construction gypframe based wall ceiling and floor systems are quicker and easier to install whilst meeting the highest performance requirements. If stud height exceeds table web stiffeners are required.

2 1 2 250s 3 1 2 350s 3 5 8 362s 4 400s 5 1 2 550s 6 600s 8 800s 10. The metal stud ceiling frame is completed after about 3 hours of continuous work. Steel studs are beneficial for building ceilings because they are straight light and can be purchased in longer lengths than wood studs. Clarkdietrich cold formed steel c studs general cold formed steel framing faqs general steel home construction faqs new clarkdietrich itools structural stud lookup tool clarkdietrich studs are made in a variety of flange widths to meet different applications.

3 2187 in w x 120 in l x 0 875 in d galvanized steel metal stud. Item 61149 model 226707. 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. In many applications installing a steel stud ceiling take less time and effort than it would with wood studs.

Ceiling joist top flange braced 48 o c. No punchouts or holes drilled within 12 of stud ends. How to guide on installing a metal frame ceiling. The metal tracks and studs are installed firmly therefore the frame is perfectly level as we have used the laser level.