Metal Framing For Drywall Ceiling

On the floor lay out and mark the location of the wall fasten the steel track photo 2 and then locate the position of the ceiling track using a plumb bob or a level held against a steel stud.

Metal framing for drywall ceiling. For sidewalls install at 600 mm 24 o c. A tin snip cuts most studs but a metal chop box works better when many studs must be cut at one time. Cut the studs with a tin snips or metal chop box half an inch shorter than the distance between the tracks to allow for irregularities in the walls.

As you can see in our case we will install the drywall ceiling on a metal stud frame but you can install drywall boards on wood studs as well. Metal track frame fixed to wall. It is essential to secure firmly the metal track in the walls as it will support the metal studs and eventually the drywall ceiling.

For concrete walls use one and a half inch screws and appropriate dowels as for wood walls use one inch wood screws. If you are using a metal chop box up to 10 studs or tracks can be cut at one time. 400 mm 16 o c.

Metal stud ceiling frame the first step of the project is to evaluate the structure of the ceiling made of either wood studs or of metal studs. The best technique for framing steel walls is to first fasten the floor and ceiling tracks and then install the studs one at a time. For joists 600 mm 24 o c.

Resilient application on ceiling assemblies of both drywall and veneer plaster install resilient channels perpendicular to framing and spaced 600 mm 24 o c. Dietrich metal framing 6 in w x 1 25 in l x 120 in d galvanized steel metal stud. An engineered system designed for wallboard ceilings that installs faster than traditional framing methods such as steel studs or cold rolled channel and drywall furring channel.

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