Light Gauge Metal Framing Wall

Since its establishment in 1977.

Light gauge metal framing wall.

Wide comparable to 2 4 lumber 25 gauge steel studs in 8 9 10 and 12 ft. Light gauge metal framing and drywall has been the mainstay of precision walls inc. 33mil 20ga and 43mil 18ga framing products are produced with 33ksi steel. The expertise and dedication our employees offer is second to none.

These lightweight studs are designed for stud wall framing interior nonweight bearing walls walls that don t support floors or the roof. Metal wall framing or light gauge steel framing an alternative to traditional wood framing has been the standard of commercial construction in the united states since the early 1950s. The strength and flexibility of light gauge steel frame has led to increased spans custom openings curved wall and different external façade treatments. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature.

No longer just studs tracks and headers. These characteristics makes it versatile construction material. These studs are usually 25 gauge steel with 1 1 4 inch flanges and are intended for non load bearing applications such as partition walls. Material most contractors are familiar with the light gauge steel studs and track you can buy at lumberyards and drywall supply houses.

Light gauge cold rolled steel 0 50 to 1 50 per linear foot for materials. 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. 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. Has been a recognized expert in the areas of commercial drywall and light gauge metal framing.

54mil 16ga 68mil 14ga and 97mil 12ga products are produced with 50ksi steel unless otherwise noted. Light gauge metal framing for almost 50 years precision walls inc. Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. Light gauge steel framing before the sheeting has been installed.

The light gauge steel is also called cold formed steel which comes from the process by which steel members are formed. Available flanges of 1 1 4 and extra wide 1 1 2. Materials a light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of a s t m. Light gauge steel construction.

Can typically support one floor and the roof. Lengths along with all the fasteners. Most home centers and lumberyards carry only the most popular 3 5 8 in. Thicker cold rolled steel 16 and 18 gauges is used for load bearing walls.

Cp60 g90 available additional member depths of 7 1 4 9 1 4 11 1 2 13 1 2 and 14 are also available.