Metal Stud Ceiling Joist

If stud height exceeds table web stiffeners are required.

Metal stud ceiling joist.

For low clearance areas they also come in 1 5 8 inch widths. 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. You should be able to find the stud using a magnet tape measure and a nail and hammer. Prostud limiting height charts new clarkdietrich itools structural stud lookup tool interior wall heights w structural framing interior.

The metal stud ceiling frame is completed after about 3 hours of continuous work. Manufacturer of viperstud framerite studrite genieclip and joistrite. Item 15418 model 139495. Allowable limiting heights spans contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on tables below.

The metal tracks and studs are installed firmly therefore the frame is perfectly level as we have used the laser level. Ceiling joist top flange braced 48 o c. 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. Joist holders nails and other key ceiling elements are made from metal.

On a finished ceiling where the stud wall framing track runs perpendicular to the joists fasten the track to the underlying joists with 1 1 2 in. You move the magnet across your ceiling until the magnet reacts. Track gauge same as stud with 1 track leg height. Size in gauge joist spacing in 12 16 24.

2 3 stud joist track and bridging channel inside bend radii are as follows. Structural track usually in the same gauge as the. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. In many applications installing a steel stud ceiling take less time and effort than it would with wood studs.

2 2 stud and joist lip lengths are as follows. 3 stud and joist section properties tables 3 1 structural properties are computed in accordance with csa standard s136 07 north american. 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 studs are beneficial for building ceilings because they are straight light and can be purchased in longer lengths than wood studs.