Metal Stud Roof Framing

If you can t find steel studs at your home center or lumberyard check with suppliers that cater to builders look in the yellow pages under dry wall equipment and supplies.

Metal stud roof framing.

Steel framing offers marketing advantages because consumers recognize steel as a superior framing product for its fundamental characteristics. Long term maintenance costs are reduced because steel. 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 studs incorporate much heavier gauges of metal.

For longer slopes and lower roof pitches contact fabral for other suitable profiles. How to building frame a roof by steel frame amazing smart techniques practical implementation. Metal studs are produced for use as structural building elements. 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 framing is easier to handle because steel studs weigh 1 less than wood studs and can be installed at 4 on center. Refer to the rain carrying table in this booklet for the maximum allowable panel length per slope that will provide adequate drainage. These lightweight studs are designed for stud wall framing interior nonweight bearing walls walls that don t support floors or the roof. Click to add item prostud 1 5 8 25 gauge interior galvanized steel wall framing stud to the compare list.

Studs are available in 20 18 16 14 and 12 gauges to meet specific building specifications. Item 15418 model 139495. Roof pitch the metal roofing panels shown in this manual require a mini mum slope of 2 per foot to ensure proper drainage. Stud widths are available in 2 1 2 3 5 8 6 and 8 inch configurations.

3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud.