Steel Stud Framing

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Steel stud framing.

Structural metal studs incorporate much heavier gauges of metal. Metal studs are produced for use as structural building elements. At first you ll find framing with steel studs to be slower than with wood studs because you ll be working with unfamiliar materials techniques and tools. What started as an easier to use and more durable replacement for wood studs is now a fixture in the commercial building industry and an up and comer on the residential front.

That s why scafco steel framing products are manufactured from 100 prime mill certified steel. A steel framing system begins with steel studs and track. Steel framing offers marketing advantages because consumers recognize steel as a superior framing product for its fundamental characteristics. Steel framing is easier to handle because steel studs weigh 1 less than wood studs and can be installed at 4 on center.

Item 15418 model 139495. Get the basics right. 2 1 2 250s 3 1 2 350s 3 5 8 362s 4 400s 5 1 2 550s 6 600s 8 800s 10. The classic c stud.

Scafco s products exceed industry standards as they are manufactured from 57 ksi steel in place of 50 ksi and g90 in place of g60 for 68 mil and heavier. 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. Steel studs are light and easy to store plus they resist fire insects and rot. We see what the future for walls holds and we are acting on it with steel framing products that perform as a system backed by intelligent design tools and fully capable engineering services.

No longer just studs tracks and headers. Studs are available in 20 18 16 14 and 12 gauges to meet specific building specifications. 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. And you ll really like the fact that steel studs are about 30 percent cheaper than wood.

Stud widths are available in 2 1 2 3 5 8 6 and 8 inch configurations. When choosing a supplier quality materials are a top priority. 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 studs and track.