Structural Steel Stud Framing

To determine which structural members meet specific load requirements consult with a bailey metal technical representative.

Structural steel stud framing.

We are a full member of the steel framing industry association. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. 2 1 2 250s 3 1 2 350s 3 5 8 362s 4 400s 5 1 2 550s 6 600s 8 800s 10. Structural metal stud framing refers to the construction of walls and planes using cold formed steel components.

Steel framing offers marketing advantages because consumers recognize steel as a superior framing product for its fundamental characteristics. They are easily insulated and also noncombustible. Item 15418 model 139495. Shaping city skylines since 1974.

There are two main components of metal stud framing a stud and a track. 3 5 8 12. 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. We manufacture the highest quality metal and steel studs available in all sizes.

Installing steel studs in the average 2 000 square foot home will run an average of 21 000 with a range of 19 000 to 25 000 though metal studs currently run in the 2 to 4 per square foot range steel prices fluctuate over time causing material costs to rise or fall regardless of the steel market labor remains relatively stable at about 5 to 10 per square foot. Structural stud member depth flange width material thickness ga 2 1 2 1 3 8 1 5 8 leg. They provide the vertical strength necessary for demanding load bearing structural applications and sufficient strength for many joist applications. As you can find in our project gallery section steeler is proud to have been involved in quite a few large scale projects over our 40 year history.

Find steel studs sizes and metal studs sizes information on our website. This stud joist has a 1 5 8 inch flange and 1 2 inch return and is considered the industry standard. Heavier gauge metal studs are used in load bearing walls and structural applications such as exterior walls. Structural steel stud and track selection is based on the loads they will be required to carry as well as the wall and floor thicknesses specified in the building design.

Our steel members 33 mil and higher are engineered for use in structural applications. 20 ga 33 mil. Click to add item 6 x 10 structural galvanized steel framing track to the compare list. Csj members are the most widely used and specified framing members.

Metal stud framing costs. Steel framing is easier to handle because steel studs weigh 1 less than wood studs and can be installed at 4 on center. Many of these projects could not have been.