Light Gauge Metal Framing

The longer spans means less fastening and faster construction.

Light gauge metal framing.

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. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. Steel framing produces far less on site waste than wood framing making debris removal less costly.

Updated clarkdietrich building system cad details can be found in the new clarkdietrich s itools cad library. Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you. Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. 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. 294 kb my company builds high end custom homes in southern california. We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information. Selecting the correct size and thickness will depend primarily on the spacing of the framing members and the height of the wall.

Each of these components has a specific function in the wall assembly. As a metal light gauge steel won t rot split warp shrink twist burn or become termite food. Light gauge metal framing used for interior wall partitions comes in various shapes thicknesses sizes and finishes.