Light Gauge Metal Framing

No longer just studs tracks and headers.

Light gauge metal framing.

Selecting the correct size and thickness will depend primarily on the spacing of the framing members and the height of the wall. The longer spans means less fastening and faster construction. 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 a division between space.

By matt macarewich login or register to download the pdf version of this article. This is in contrast to thicker hot rolled sections that are shaped while the steel is molten hot. We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information. Because of its light weight each piece can be carried by hand.

Each of these components has a specific function in the wall assembly. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you. Steel framing produces far less on site waste than wood framing making debris removal less costly.

294 kb my company builds high end custom homes in southern california. As a metal light gauge steel won t rot split warp shrink twist burn or become termite food. Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections.