Metal Stud Ceiling

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.

Metal stud ceiling.

The metal tracks and studs are installed firmly therefore the frame is perfectly level as we have used the laser level. 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. 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.

Usg provides resources here for our ul wall assemblies for seamless integration into any construction project. These wall assembly files are used for planning and estimation purposes for many ul wall types such as fire rated wall assemblies. 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. Prostud limiting height charts new clarkdietrich itools structural stud lookup tool interior wall heights w structural framing interior.

No punchouts or holes drilled within 12 of stud ends. 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. Track gauge same as stud with 1 track leg height. The metal stud ceiling frame is completed after about 3 hours of continuous work.

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. Item 61149 model 226707. How to guide on installing a metal frame ceiling.

If stud height exceeds table web stiffeners are required. Allowable limiting heights spans contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on tables below. 2 1 2 250s 3 1 2 350s 3 5 8 362s 4 400s 5 1 2 550s 6 600s 8 800s 10. How to guide on installing a metal frame ceiling.