Steel Stud Ceiling Framing

When you view the c shaped stud in cross section it has three main parts.

Steel stud ceiling framing. For low clearance areas they also come in 1 5 8 inch widths. To concrete and masonryuse stub nails power driven fasteners. Item 15418 model 139495.

To carry the additional layers of plasterboard and framing members bulkheads require independent suspension. 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. Steel studs are beneficial for building ceilings because they are straight light and can be purchased in longer lengths than wood studs.

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. In addition steel studs are resistant to fire and insects which make them ideal to frame walls and ceilings. Common stud sizes include 1 5 8 2 1 2 3 5 8 4 and 6 inches.

Runner securely attach runners. The web is the portion of the stud that creates the stud dimension. 33mil 20ga and 43mil 18ga framing products are produced with 33ksi steel.

Rondo steel studs can also be used for ceiling bulkheads where a drop greater than 600mm makes it is hard to use our furring channels. Bridging in a ceiling serves the same purpose as noggings do in a stud wall. Regardless of the steel market labor remains relatively stable at about 5 to 10 per square foot.

54mil 16ga 68mil 14ga and 97mil 12ga products are produced with 50ksi steel unless otherwise noted. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. Framing with steel studs cost about the same as working with wood studs but you have the advantage of a light material which resists to moisture fire and insects.