Steel Wall Framing Details

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.

Steel wall framing details. Call 509 343 9019 for dwg files. Find steel door detail drawings for standard profiles knock down door frames and more and models for single steel doors pair steel doors and more. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. Steel framing is easier to handle because steel studs weigh 1 less than wood studs and can be installed at 4 on center.

The standard features that make up your metal building system from general steel are second to none when measured on the basis of material quality and ease of construction. Most walls in remodeling projects are non load bearing meaning they don t help support the weight of the house. Ssma standard cad details. Item 15418 model 139495.

Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you. These products should not be used in design or construction without an independent evaluation by a qualified engineer or architect to verify the suitability. Door frame corner miter assembly with slip on drywall profile section pdf. Steel framing systems lightweight wind bearing studs in curtain wall construction the weight of the wall affects the proportioning and cost of the spandrel beams the columns the footings and in earthquake zones the lateral load resisting members.

Steel framing offers marketing advantages because consumers recognize steel as a superior framing product for its fundamental characteristics. We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information. Scafco products cad details. If you need to build a load bearing wall make sure your metal studs are rated for that use.

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. Anchor details wall cross sections with typical anchor conditions. Compare the weight of 150 mm steel stud and drywall versus 150 mm normal weight masonry back. After reviewing the framing and components that make up your building system explore how these 5 primary areas of focus result in 5 advantages your project will benefit from.

Butted masonry brick tile or concrete block. We ll walk you through the process for framing an interior wall with metal studs.