Light Gauge Steel Roof Framing Details

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Light gauge steel roof framing details.

We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. Materials a light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of a s t m. They are intended to provide designers and contractors with guid ance on design detailing and construction of low rise residential buildings that utilize cold formed steel framing members.

Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. Lightweight steel framing architectural design guide preface this publication is intended as a guide for designers speci ers and users of lightweight steel framing lsf. These details were developed by the light gauge steel engineers association lgsea for the north american steel framing alliance nasfa. Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you.

Lsf products are cold formed structural members used as studs joists rafters purlins and girts and in assemblies such as steel roof trusses and panelized walls. B shape and dimensions in accordance with gypsum association fire resistance and sound control design manual page 14 as shown at left. Can design an engineered pre fabricated light gauge.